But some babies are born withgalactosemia. It’s a rare metabolic condition that prevents them from processing galactose (one of the sugars inbreastmilk andformula) and turning it into energy. The disorder can cause many problems for newborns and can be life-threatening if left untreated. It’...
Newborn screening and dietary galactose restriction prevent the life-threatening neona- tal symptoms of galactosemia. Despite dietary treatment, the majority of affected children develop long-term complications including mental retardation, speech deficits, and ovarian failure. Galactosemia screening by ...