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flag Scotland begins newborn SMA screening in March 2026, using routine blood tests to enable early treatment and prevent disability.

flag Scotland has launched a newborn screening program for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), becoming the first UK region to do so. flag Starting in March 2026, all newborns are tested using the existing day-four blood spot test to detect SMA before symptoms appear, enabling early treatment that can prevent severe disability. flag Funded by the Scottish Government and Novartis, the two-year pilot aims to improve long-term outcomes, with parents and medical experts calling it a life-changing step. flag The initiative follows years of advocacy and could serve as a model for the rest of the UK.

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