Scotland First: Baby Muscle Disease Screening Launched – UK
The Dawn of Universal Newborn Screening: Scotland’s SMA Pilot and the Future of Predictive Healthcare Every year, approximately 1 in 10,000 babies are born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a devastating genetic condition that progressively weakens muscles. Until recently, diagnosis often came after symptoms appeared, significantly limiting treatment options. Now, Scotland is leading the charge, … Read more
