Jesy Nelson calls plan to test newborns for deadly muscle condition a 'victory'
All newborn babies are set to have a heel prick test for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in England.
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All newborn babies are set to have a heel prick test for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in England.
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