Rapid genetic sequencing introduced for critically ill children in Dubai
A Dubai hospital has introduced a method to sequence the genetic material of critically ill children suspected of having inherited conditions – saving time and giving more accurate diagnoses. Through a programme called Little Falcon, Al Jalila Children’s Hospital is carrying out rapid whole-genome sequencing (rWGS), which sequences a patient’s genetic material in just a few days. Now more…
Dubai’s Al Jalila Children’s Hospital has started using rapid whole-genome sequencing (rWGS) to diagnose critically ill children suspected of having inherited genetic conditions. The new method, called Little Falcon, sequences a patient’s genetic material in just a few days, compared to the previous approach that could involve multiple genetic tests and take weeks or months.
The technology, which is now more affordable, is helping doctors quickly decide on the best treatment for infants and older children admitted to intensive care units. A study published in the journal Nature Genetics showed that rWGS gave a clear diagnosis in 53% of patients, compared to 30% using the previous method.
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