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flag Scotland launches nationwide newborn genetic test to prevent gentamicin hearing loss, enabling rapid safer antibiotic use.

flag Scotland is rolling out a rapid genetic test to prevent Gentamicin-induced hearing loss in newborns, becoming the first UK health service to adopt it nationwide. flag The non-invasive cheek swab test delivers results in 26 minutes, enabling doctors to quickly switch at-risk infants to safer antibiotics. flag Already piloted in Manchester and used in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, the test aims to improve newborn safety, reduce hospital stays, and cut long-term care costs. flag Health officials and medical experts call it a major advance in precision medicine, protecting infants from avoidable harm and enhancing quality of life.

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