All newborns in England to be screened for spinal muscular atrophy from 2027
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The Department of Health and Social Care announced that from 2027, all newborns in England will be screened for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare muscle-wasting disease. Campaigners hailed the decision as a landmark moment, noting that early detection and treatment could prevent severe symptoms. The screening is expected to significantly improve outcomes for affected children.
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All newborns screened, increasing detection rate.
Spinal muscular atrophy is a rare muscle-wasting disease.
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Every baby born in England will be screened for spinal muscular atrophy starting next year.
The Guardian- All newborns screened, increasing detection rate.
- Early treatment can prevent symptoms entirely.
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Loaded language removed<p>Campaigners hail ‘landmark moment’ in early detection and treatment of rare muscle-wasting disease</p><p>Every baby born in England will be screened for a rare muscle-wasting disease, starting next year, the Department of Health and Social Care announced on Thursday.</p><p>Campaigners said the “landmark moment” should lead to babies who were found to have <a…
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Every baby born in England will be screened for spinal muscular atrophy starting next year.
The GuardianThe Department of Health and Social Care made the announcement on Thursday.
The GuardianSpinal muscular atrophy is a rare muscle-wasting disease.
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