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Newborn babies in England to be tested for SMA
All newborn babies in England will be tested for the genetic disease spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), as part of a major study.
July 17, 2026Jesy 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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Newborn babies in England to be tested for SMA
Read more about the NHS' plan to test babies for SMA here.
bbc.co.uk•July 17, 2026
Jesy Nelson calls plan to test newborns for deadly muscle condition a 'victory'
Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson was told her twin daughters may "never walk" All newborn babies in England will be tested for the genetic disease spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), as part of a majo
bbc.co.uk•July 16, 2026