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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Nick Forbes

Rollout of ‘simple’ genetic test to help prevent deafness in babies in Scotland

The ‘simple and gentle’ test can return a result in just 26 minutes according to NHS Scotland (Joe Giddens/PA) - (PA Archive)

A “simple” genetic test for newborn babies that will help prevent deafness caused by a common antibiotic is to be rolled out across Scotland, it has been announced.

The test can show whether an infant is susceptible to hearing loss as a result of an antibiotic named Gentamicin.

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