The disease can be treated if it is detected early enough but the national body for screening recommended against it being ...

The heel prick test will screen for two more rare conditions from today, the Department of Health has said. It said testing ...

A NEW screening test for two rare genetic conditions is now being offered to all newborn babies in Ireland, the Department of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Scotland has become the first part of the UK to test newborn babies for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). The rare genetic condition ...

SMA and SCID tests bring number of conditions checked under National Newborn Bloodspot Screening Programme to eleven.

A test for a degenerative condition that an MP said "stole" a seven-year-old boy's smile could be added to the heel prick ...

Preterm babies face greater health risks from the moment they are born. Their organs, immune systems, and metabolic pathways are not fully developed, making them more vulnerable to complications.

Mother of boy (4), who underwent surgery for condition, says she would not wish her family’s experience ‘on worst enemy’ ...

Scotland has become the first part of the UK to test newborn babies for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). The rare genetic condition causes progressive muscle weakness and, without treatment, can limit ...