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As
the
cost
of
genome
sequencing
decreases,
researchers
and
clinicians
are
debating
whether
all
newborns
should
be
sequenced
at
birth,
facilitating
a
lifetime
of
personalised
medical
care.
Researchers
at
The
Hastings
Center
stated
that
health
professionals
should
recommend
parents
to
use
direct-to-consumer
genetic
sequencing
to
diagnose
or
screen
their
newborns.
'Genomics
is
a
powerful
tool,
but
the
results
it
returns
are
still
not
fully
understood
and
have
not
been
proven
to
advance
health
outside
of
very
specific
clinical
situations.
The
recommendations
embrace
the
use
of
genomics
to
aid
in
the
diagnosis
of
sick
newborns,
but
they
draw
a
sharp
distinction
between
that
kind
of
focused
clinical
use
and
population
screening,'
explained
researcher
Josephine
Johnston.
Targeted
or
genomic
sequencing
can
be
used
by
clinicians
to
assist
in
the
diagnosis
of
asymptomatic
newborn.
Sequencing
these
newborns
may
end
the
search
for
a
diagnosis,
informing
medical
management.
Genome-wide
sequencing
should
not
be
implemented
as
a
universal,
public
health
screening
tool
for
newborns.
Sequencing
the
entire
genome
may
result
in
the
return
of
genetic
data
of
unknown
or
uncertain
significance
and
may
not
yield
actionable
results.
Results
can
generate
unnecessary
distress
and
require
health
resources
for
unneeded
monitoring.
And
the
cost
of
universal
genome-wide
sequencing
would
stretch
the
operating
expenses
of
state-funded
newborn
screening
programs,
undermining
the
effectiveness
of
their
operations.
Egg
whites
contain
choline,
which
is
a
macro
nutrient
that
helps
in
the
proper
signalling
of
nerves
and
aids
in
the
functioning
of
the
nervous
system.
A
study
which
had
been
conducted
at
the
Washington
University
found
that
if
babies
have
one
egg
every
day
for
a
total
of
six
months,
their
brain
function
would
improve.
Of
course,
in
their
case
they
would
also
have
to
have
the
yolk.
Egg
whites
are
rich
in
protein
and
hence
excellent
for
muscle
growth.
Having
them
on
a
regular
basis
can
help
in
strengthening
muscles,
warding
off
fatigue
boosting
immunity
levels.
Since
they
are
high
in
their
nutrition
value,
egg
whites
help
fight
obesity.
It
is
a
good
option
for
obese
people
and
as
it
is
low
in
fat
content
and
the
calories
make
you
feel
fuller
for
a
longer
time.
Egg
whites
are
high
in
calcium
content
and
hence
are
good
for
overall
bone
health.
Having
them
on
a
regular
basis
can
lead
to
stronger
bones
and
prevent
the
occurrence
of
osteoporosis
and
fractures.
They
also
help
in
increasing
the
level
of
bone
density.
As
the
cost
of
genome
sequencing
decreases,
researchers
and
clinicians
are
debating
whether
all
newborns
should
be
sequenced
at
birth,
facilitating
a
lifetime
of
personalised
medical
care.
Researchers
at
The
Hastings
Center
stated
that
health
professionals
should
recommend
parents
to
use
direct-to-consumer
genetic
sequencing
to
diagnose
or
screen
their
newborns.