Scotland becomes first part of UK to screen newborns for spinal muscular atrophy
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Scotland has become the first part of the UK to implement newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy, a rare genetic condition. This move is reported to apply to all newborn babies in Scotland. However, there is some uncertainty as one report suggests this is a trial, while others indicate it is a full implementation.
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