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Scotland first part of the UK to screen babies for ‘devastating’ rare condition

Scotland first part of the UK to screen babies for ‘devastating’ rare condition

From early 2026 it is expected babies born in Scotland will be routinely tested for Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

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