Babies to be tested for rare condition

Renfrewshire babies will now be screened for a rare condition that causes progressive muscle wastage as part of a pilot initiative.

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Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) can result in muscle weakness, breathing and swallowing issues and a loss of mobility in children.

If caught early, the most devastating effects of the condition can be avoided.

On average, three to four babies a year are born with SMA in Scotland.