Newborn Screening Market: Industry Expert View on Future Growth and Market Trends
Newborn screening tests measure several markers in an infant’s blood that can be either decreased or increased if an infant has certain diseases. The screening can detect over 50 different conditions, such as critical congenital heart defect (CCHD), hearing screening, sickle cell disease, and other conditions. At present, conditions such as cystic fibrosis, congenital hypothyroidism, phenylketonuria, and around 22 other metabolic conditions that affect protein or fat metabolism can be diagnosed via newborn screening tests. Major factors driving the newborn screening market growth include rising funding from government sectors for newborn screening, the rising burden of congenital diseases, and the increasing prevalence of newborn disorders. Additionally, the integration of machine learning and artificial intelligence in screening is likely to emerge as a significant future trend in the newborn screening market during the forecast period. The newborn screening market is comprised of to...