Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 3, 2026

Implementation of Non-invasive Point of Care Transient Elastography for Evaluation of Liver Disease in Pediatric Populations with Cystic Fibrosis
05:56

Implementation of Non-invasive Point of Care Transient Elastography for Evaluation of Liver Disease in Pediatric Populations with Cystic Fibrosis

Published on: August 29, 2025

574

[Neonatal screening for cystic fibrosis : towards a national implementation in Belgium in 2019]

H Boboli1, F Boemer2, M Mastouri1

  • 1Service de Pneumologie Pédiatrique, Département de Pédiatrie, CHU de Liège, Belgique.

Revue Medicale De Liege
|October 19, 2018
PubMed

Insights

Belgium will implement neonatal screening for cystic fibrosis by the end of 2019. This initiative aims to improve early diagnosis and patient outcomes for this genetic disorder.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Genetics
  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Cystic fibrosis (CF) affects 1 in 2,850 births in Belgium.
  • Current diagnosis relies on clinical signs and symptoms, with a median age of 7 months.
  • Scientific evidence supports the benefits of early detection through neonatal screening.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the upcoming implementation of a national neonatal screening program for cystic fibrosis in Belgium.
  • To emphasize the importance of establishing strict quality criteria for the screening program.
  • To ensure optimal performance and minimize patient inconvenience.

Main Methods:

  • The abstract does not detail specific methods but refers to the implementation of a screening program.
  • Quality criteria will be developed to frame the screening initiative.
  • Data from the Belgian registry (2015) informs the prevalence and diagnosis age.

Main Results:

  • Neonatal screening for cystic fibrosis is set to be implemented in Belgium by the end of 2019.
  • The program aims to improve early diagnosis compared to symptom-based detection.
  • Strict quality criteria are essential for program success.

Conclusions:

  • The implementation of neonatal screening represents a significant advancement in cystic fibrosis care in Belgium.
  • Establishing robust quality standards will be crucial for the program's effectiveness.
  • Early detection through screening is expected to enhance patient management and long-term outcomes.

Keywords:
BelgiumNewborn screeningCystic fibrosis

More Related Videos

Rectal Organoid Morphology Analysis ROMA: A Diagnostic Assay in Cystic Fibrosis07:56

Rectal Organoid Morphology Analysis ROMA: A Diagnostic Assay in Cystic Fibrosis

Published on: June 10, 2022

3.3K
Visualization of Pseudomonas aeruginosa within the Sputum of Cystic Fibrosis Patients07:25

Visualization of Pseudomonas aeruginosa within the Sputum of Cystic Fibrosis Patients

Published on: July 16, 2020

3.6K

Related Concept Videos

Cystic Fibrosis: Pathogenesis01:23

Cystic Fibrosis: Pathogenesis

Cystic fibrosis (CF), an autosomal recessive disorder, significantly affects the function of exocrine glands. This genetically inherited disease is characterized by the production of thick and sticky mucus, which can severely affect various organs and systems in the body.
CF is primarily caused by a genetic mutation in a chromosome 7 gene coding for the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein. The most common gene mutation leading to CF is the ΔF508 mutation,...
874
Cystic Fibrosis: Management01:24

Cystic Fibrosis: Management

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive disorder that predominantly affects individuals of Northern European descent, occurring at a rate of 1 in 3500. It is caused by a genetic mutation in a gene on chromosome 7, most commonly the ΔF508 mutation, that codes for the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein. This results in thicker mucus secretions and obstruction pathologies in multiple organs, including the lungs and sinuses.
Sinus disease and chronic...
541
SI Units: 2019 Redefinition01:13

SI Units: 2019 Redefinition

Measurement is an indispensable part of analytical chemistry. The result of measurement helps quantify a substance's physical property and compare it with the physical property of another substance. Each measurement comprises two components - a number indicating the magnitude and a unit of measurement as a standard for comparison. Further, the same quantity can be measured using different units of measurement, which leads to differences in magnitude.
A standard set of units has been defined...
3.4K
National Nursing Organizations I01:26

National Nursing Organizations I

Nursing organizations assume a significant role in consistently developing the nursing profession through education, research studies, establishing practice standards, and reforming health policies. Typically, nursing organizations operate at the regional, national, and international levels. For example, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) represents more than 28 million nurses worldwide. In contrast, the American Nurses Association (ANA) is a membership organization representing nurses...
3.1K
National Nursing Organizations II01:30

National Nursing Organizations II

Nursing organizations play a vital role in representing nurses working in specialized clinical settings, such as the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).
The AACN emphasizes a healthy work environment through six standards to achieve an optimal patient outcome. The standards are appropriate staffing, meaningful recognition, collaboration, authentic leadership, effective communication, and decision-making. In addition, AACN provides certification programs, webinars, journals, and...
2.1K
Nursing Implementation01:15

Nursing Implementation

Implementation is the execution of the nursing care plan developed during the planning phase.
The five steps to implementing effective nursing care include reassessing the patient, reviewing and revising the existing nursing care plan, organizing the resources and care delivery, anticipating and preventing complications, and implementing nursing interventions.
6.2K