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A "simple" genetic test for newborns that will help to prevent deafness caused by a common antibiotic is to be rolled out across Scotland. Doctors often prescribe Gentamicin to babies showing signs of ...

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Newborn babies across Scotland will be given a “simple” genetic test to help prevent deafness caused by a common antibiotic, it has been announced. The test can show whether an infant is susceptible ...

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 ...

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