Diagnostics In Spotlight As UK Launches ‘World-First’ Whole Genome Testing Service
Executive Summary
Health care authorities in the UK made several medtech-related announcements this week, one of which is its “groundbreaking” genetic testing service that is set to expedite rare disease diagnosis for babies and children in England.
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