The recent incorporation of medium chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (MCADD) in newborn screening programs has facilitated the expansion of epidemiologic knowledge of this treatable disorder.

Very long-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (VLCAD), a rare inherited genetic condition, is caused by mutations in the ACADVL gene. It is associated with a disorder in fatty acid metabolism ...

Other examples include obesity, Gaucher's disease, phenylketonuria (PKU), medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (MCADD), maple syrup urine disease (MSUD), and hemochromatosis. These ...