Scotland becomes first part of UK to screen babies for rare muscle disease
Scotland Leads the Way: Newborn Screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy – A Game Changer for Families Scotland has become the first nation in the UK to implement a screening program for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a rare and devastating muscle-wasting disease. This landmark decision, announced on Monday, March 23, 2026, offers a beacon of hope … Read more