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.
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Singer Jesy Nelson calls plan to test newborns for deadly muscle condition a 'victory'
All newborn babies are set to have a heel prick test for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in England.
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Campaigners hail ‘landmark moment’ in early detection and treatment of rare muscle-wasting disease 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. Campaigners said the “landmark moment” should lead to babies who were found to have spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) being treated early and thus growing up without any of its debilitating symptoms. Continue reading...
By Denis Campbell Health policy editor
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Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has been the face of the campaign after her twins were diagnosed
By Jane Kirby
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