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Natera's study is to help develop and validate an investigational test that could assess whether an unborn baby may be affected by MCADD.

I recently received a phone call from Whittney LaHayne, head varsity volleyball coach at Banks County High School in Homer, Georgia.  Coach LaHayne and I had an immediate connection….we both have a son with MCADD.  She reached out to me and explained that each year her volleyball team hosts a fundraiser to support a cause. 

Through Minutes Matter – MCADD, I have had the pleasure of becoming acquainted with Heather Ross Wedding. &nbsp;Thanks to Heather’s introduction, I then had the honor of speaking with Dr. Charles Roe, a man whom each of us that has been touched by MCADD owe a great deal of thanks and appreciation. &nbsp;It is quite [&hellip;]</p>

Meet Pharis! He was born on April 11, 2019. Pharis was discharged from the hospital the day after he was born, after experiencing unstable temperatures and sugar levels in the hospital. When he and his family got home, his parents knew that something wasn't quite right. Pharis was very fussy during the night, and then he drifted into a deep sleep.

My Emma was born on a Friday in August, 2017. She has an older brother Elliot, born in 2015. The first 2.5 days of her life we relished in this blessing before us. On Saturday, we noticed she was shaky. The nurses checked her sugar, and it was within normal limits. We were told that

Auriana C. was born on March 13, 2012. Her parents learned of her abnormal newborn screening results by a phone call from her physician several days after her birth.&nbsp;&nbsp;Around the time that Auriana was born, her father began having medical issues.&nbsp;He was suffering from vertigo, which made it difficult to help care [&hellip;]</p>

Meet Zoe, the daughter of Morgan and Chris, and sister to big brother Ezra (age 3).  Zoe was born on September 29, 2018.  She was diagnosed with MCADD via Iowa's Newborn Screening Program. Zoe's parents received news of Zoe's abnormal screening results on Day 3 of her life, and  immediately proceeded with confirmation of the

A Mother's Joy Turns to Grief in a Matter of Minutes.  Learn about Lauren VanNess's courageous crusade for the timely diagnosis and treatment of MCADD. &nbsp; Everett Boone Johnson “Rhett” was born Saturday August 26, 2017 at 8:11pm at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. When Rhett was born he showed no signs or symptoms of anything abnormal. [&hellip;]</p>

It's that time of year again!  The hustle and bustle of a new school year is upon us.  Here are a few tips to keep in mind when sending your MCADDer to school: Plan a meeting with school personnel.  School personnel should include (at a minimum) the school principal, school nurse, your

I recently received an email from Taylor D. with an amazing story to tell.  Taylor was born in Nebraska in 1996, before all states in the United States tested for MCADD through Newborn Screening.  She wasn&#8217;t diagnosed with MCADD until age 2.  Taylor&#8217;s mom couldn&#8217;t get her to stay awake in the morning, and she [&hellip;]</p>