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Broaden newborn screening programmes | Letters

Screening for spinal muscular atrophy is a step forward, says Dr Janet Hoskin , but what about other serious genetic conditions such as D…

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Screening for spinal muscular atrophy is a step forward, says Dr Janet Hoskin , but what about other serious genetic conditions such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy? The decision to introduce newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a major breakthrough for families and campaigners ( All newborns in England to be screened for spinal muscular at…

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