SMA urgent 'act now' plea to government to save more babies from disability
A UK parliamentary committee chair has urged the government to include spinal muscular atrophy testing in the newborn heel prick test after delays in implementing curative treatments.
Will indiscreet actions by the authorities lead to a decrease in newborn vaccinations against tuberculosis?
In Poland, trust in vaccinations has been declining, and recent health ministry actions may further undermine confidence, particularly concerning its new screening test for severe combined immunodeficiency in newborns.
LIFESAVING INNOVATION: Estonia to mass test for severe genetic disease
Starting in 2026, Estonia will offer cystic fibrosis screening to all children born in the country, enabling early treatment and prevention of organ damage.
NHS newborn test to stop kids being left disabled is ‘no brainer’, expert proves
A Lancet study indicates that not screening newborns for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) through the NHS heel prick test is detrimental, costing lives and money, prompting calls for a national rollout of a £5 blood test.
Jesy Nelson's twins deserved better - Mirror demands £5 test for every newborn on NHS
The Mirror has launched a campaign to ensure every newborn is given a £5 test at birth to prevent needless paralysis caused by spinal muscular atrophy, after pop star Jesy Nelson shared her experience with her twin babies losing leg function.