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Scotland launches nationwide newborn genetic test to prevent gentamicin hearing loss, enabling rapid safer antibiotic use.
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.
The non-invasive cheek swab test delivers results in 26 minutes, enabling doctors to quickly switch at-risk infants to safer antibiotics.
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.
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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Escocia lanza una prueba genética de recién nacidos a nivel nacional para prevenir la pérdida de audición por gentamicina, lo que permite un uso rápido y seguro de antibióticos.