Scotland’s Hearing-Saving Antibiotic Test | Glasgow News

Scotland’s groundbreaking newborn hearing loss prevention program is winning national acclaim, earning a top health innovation award nomination. Using a rapid cheek-swab genetic test, doctors can identify babies at risk of permanent deafness from common antibiotics — and switch treatment in minutes, without delaying life-saving care. Already tested on over 1,300 infants, the program has likely saved at least one child from lifelong deafness and could save the NHS £200K while delivering £14M in societal benefits over five years. Now rolled out across all 11 Scottish neonatal units, this pioneering initiative proves how personalized medicine and teamwork can transform outcomes for families nationwide. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1e8dbf219a84bd94