Parents call for heel prick testing after son, 7, dies from degenerative disease

BBC Northern Ireland Tuesday 02 June 2026, 05:15 UTC 1 min read

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MLD is a rare metabolic disorder that leads to a progressive loss of physical and mental skills.

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