Early Detection of ‘Bubble Boy Disease’ Saves Newborns in Singapore

Published on The Straits Times

Singapore’s expanded newborn screening programme now includes severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), enabling early detection of the so-called ‘bubble boy disease’ at birth. One baby screened within days was swiftly diagnosed and treated before symptoms appeared, securing a successful stem-cell transplant and avoiding life-threatening infections. This development highlights the power of early intervention in improving outcomes for infants with rare genetic disorders.

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👉 Newborn with ‘bubble boy disease’ now thriving, thanks to S’pore’s early detection programme

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