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England to Screen All Newborns for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
HealthBBCThe GuardianThe Independent1mo ago3 sources

England to Screen All Newborns for Spinal Muscular Atrophy

All newborns in England will be screened for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) starting in 2027, a move celebrated by advocates including singer Jesy Nelson. This initiative aims to detect the deadly muscle condition early.

NHS Rolls Out SMA Screening for Newborns Following Campaign
HealthThe Independent4mo ago

NHS Rolls Out SMA Screening for Newborns Following Campaign

The NHS has announced the rollout of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) screening for newborns, a move celebrated by singer Jesy Nelson who campaigned for the initiative after her twins were diagnosed with the rare degenerative condition.