The Critical Role Of the Mass Spectrometer

Newborn Screening
In Chile

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Brother’s Brother Foundation, in partnership with neurologists at Boston Children’s Hospital and their colleagues at the Instituto de Nutricion y Tecnologia de los Alimentos (INTA), Universidad de Chile, is working to acquire a mass spectrometer for newborn screenings in Chile. The mass spectrometer is a critical piece of medical equipment that can identify and subsequently help manage often life-altering health issues. By testing the blood from a heel stick from newborn babies, one test can be used to identify more than 40 different metabolic diseases. With early detection, these diseases can be effectively managed and treated – leading to healthy and normal development in babies.

In the United States, tandem mass spectrometry has been used in every newborn screening since 2007. However, it is estimated that less than one third of newborns worldwide have access to any screening test.
Read more about this project and the role of the mass spectrometer in newborn screenings on our blog here.
Make A Donation

The Critical Role Of the Mass Spectrometer

Newborn Screening In Chile

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Brother’s Brother Foundation, in partnership with neurologists at Boston Children’s Hospital and their colleagues at the Instituto de Nutricion y Tecnologia de los Alimentos (INTA), Universidad de Chile, is working to acquire a mass spectrometer for newborn screenings in Chile. The mass spectrometer is a critical piece of medical equipment that can identify and subsequently help manage often life-altering health issues. By testing the blood from a heel stick from newborn babies, one test can be used to identify more than 40 different metabolic diseases. With early detection, these diseases can be effectively managed and treated – leading to healthy and normal development in babies.

In the United States, tandem mass spectrometry has been used in every newborn screening since 2007. However, it is estimated that less than one third of newborns worldwide have access to any screening test.
Read more about this project and the role of the mass spectrometer in newborn screenings on our blog here.
Make A Donation

The Critical Role Of the Mass Spectrometer

Newborn Screening In Chile

Image
Brother’s Brother Foundation, in partnership with neurologists at Boston Children’s Hospital and their colleagues at the Instituto de Nutricion y Tecnologia de los Alimentos (INTA), Universidad de Chile, is working to acquire a mass spectrometer for newborn screenings in Chile. The mass spectrometer is a critical piece of medical equipment that can identify and subsequently help manage often life-altering health issues. By testing the blood from a heel stick from newborn babies, one test can be used to identify more than 40 different metabolic diseases. With early detection, these diseases can be effectively managed and treated – leading to healthy and normal development in babies.

In the United States, tandem mass spectrometry has been used in every newborn screening since 2007. However, it is estimated that less than one third of newborns worldwide have access to any screening test.
Read more about this project and the role of the mass spectrometer in newborn screenings on our blog here.
Make A Donation

The Critical Role Of the Mass Spectrometer

Newborn Screening In Chile

Image
Brother’s Brother Foundation, in partnership with neurologists at Boston Children’s Hospital and their colleagues at the Instituto de Nutricion y Tecnologia de los Alimentos (INTA), Universidad de Chile, is working to acquire a mass spectrometer for newborn screenings in Chile. The mass spectrometer is a critical piece of medical equipment that can identify and subsequently help manage often life-altering health issues. By testing the blood from a heel stick from newborn babies, one test can be used to identify more than 40 different metabolic diseases. With early detection, these diseases can be effectively managed and treated – leading to healthy and normal development in babies.

In the United States, tandem mass spectrometry has been used in every newborn screening since 2007. However, it is estimated that less than one third of newborns worldwide have access to any screening test.
Read more about this project and the role of the mass spectrometer in newborn screenings on our blog here.
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Brother’s Brother Foundation relies upon the generosity of our donors who want to make a difference. Monetary donations make it possible to continue our health, infrastructure, disaster response, and educational programs around the globe.
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Contribute & Make Meaningful Change

Join Our Cause

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Brother’s Brother Foundation relies upon the generosity of our donors who want to make a difference. Monetary donations make it possible to continue our health, infrastructure, disaster response, and educational programs around the globe.
Make A Donation

Contribute & Make Meaningful Change

Join Our Cause

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Brother’s Brother Foundation relies upon the generosity of our donors who want to make a difference. Monetary donations make it possible to continue our health, infrastructure, disaster response, and educational programs around the globe.
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