First baby identified through Scotland's SMA screening programme begins treatment
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First baby identified through Scotland's SMA screening programme begins treatment

1 Sep 2026 · Originally published 1 Sep 2026 10/10 Original headline: First baby identified through Scotland's SMA screening programme starts treatment
A newborn baby diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy at just five days old has started treatment at Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. By identifying the condition before symptoms appear, the national screening programme allows clinical teams to intervene early, offering a better chance of improved health outcomes for infants across Scotland.
Source: STV News Scotland
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