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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Storm Newton

NHS announces new test to be offered for all newborn babies

Newborn babies in England will now be routinely screened for a rare genetic condition, NHS England has announced.

Hereditary tyrosinaemia type 1 (HT1) affects around seven UK babies annually, causing long-term health problems if left untreated.

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