Pulse oximetry to detect birth defects: Doctors propose nationwide screening

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Pulse oximetry to detect birth defects: Doctors propose nationwide screening

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According to a recommendation by a federal advisory panel, before newborns leave the hospital, they should receive a simple, pain-free test to check for signs of congenital heart disease, one of the most common types of birth defects.

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