All newborns in England to be screened for spinal muscular atrophy from 2027
- 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.
- SMA leaves babies with floppy arms and legs, unable to sit up, crawl or walk, and prone to problems breathing and swallowing.
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- 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.
- SMA leaves babies with floppy arms and legs, unable to sit up, crawl or walk, and prone to problems breathing and swallowing.
Sources: Guardian