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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ella Pickover

Baby’s life saved by rapid testing service now rolled out across England by NHS

Seriously unwell children whose doctors cannot diagnose their illness will be offered fast-tracked genetic tests thanks to a new scheme in England.

Around 1,000 babies and children in intensive care will benefit each year from the “revolutionary” scheme, the NHS said.

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