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UK NSC publishes SMA screening evidence documents

Posted by: Silvia Lombardo, Posted on: 7 August 2025 - Categories: Newborn Blood Spot Screening

The UK NSC has published a suite of documents relating to the review of evidence on newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy.

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UK NSC consults on extending the in-service evaluation of screening for SCID

Posted by: Mike Harris, Posted on: 7 August 2025 - Categories: Newborn Blood Spot Screening, UK National Screening Committee

The UK National Screening Committee has opened a consultation on a recommendation to continue the in-service evaluation of newborn screening for SCID in NHS services.

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