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The article discusses medium chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (MCAD) deficiency, an autosomal recessive fatty acid oxidation disorder with an incidence of up to 1 in 12,000. It emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and treatment to prevent serious outcomes and recommends that parents-to-be be informed about newborn screening for MCAD deficiency. The Gene Messenger series aims to provide family physicians with practical information on genetics to assist in patient care.
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- srikaush1962
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