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

The UK Department of Health and Social Care announced on Thursday that every baby born in England will be screened for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) starting in 2027. SMA is a rare muscle-wasting disease, and early detection allows treatment before debilitating symptoms develop. Campaigners welcomed the decision as a "landmark moment" for affected families.

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