a Blood samples were obtained from 103 GBS cases for a previous study, but only 93 were available for the analyses in this study. An additional four cases were recruited between...

Positive predictive values for UNHS studies.

ContextPermanent childhood hearing loss (PCHL) can affect speech, language, and wider outcomes. Adverse effects are mitigated through universal newborn hearing screening (UNHS)...

Negative predictive value, sensitivity, and specificity for studies with follow-up.

Quality scoring criteria.

UNHS meta-analysis study quality scoring results.