NHS Scotland is the first in the UK to introduce nationwide genetic testing for newborns with suspected infection.

The test was piloted and implemented in Manchester and has now been successfully introduced by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde ...

Genetic hearing loss may be reversible, early research suggests. Scientists test arginine and sildenafil treatments for ...

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

More than 180 babies a year in the UK could be saved from permanent and profound deafness thanks to the world’s first genetic test used in an emergency setting. The bedside test has undergone a 'real ...

Beyond relieving pressure on existing NHS services, home testing could offer patients greater choice, more convenience, ...

Good Morning, I’m Debbie Cruz….it’s Tuesday, December 6th. A local biologist’s own experience helps him understand the science of deafness. More on that next. But first... let’s do the headlines….

Around 3 in 2,000 people are born with hearing loss. Typically irreversible, it's a lifelong condition that often presents ...

"Presbycusis refers to the gradual loss of hearing in both ears, and it is one of the most common conditions affecting older ...

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