All newborns in England to be screened for spinal muscular atrophy from 2027

Starting next year, every newborn in England will be screened for spinal muscular atrophy, a rare muscle-wasting disease. The Department of Health and Social Care announced the expansion, with campaigners calling it a landmark moment in early detection. Babies identified with the condition can begin treatment before symptoms develop, potentially growing up without the disease's debilitating effects.

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