After 30 years, scientists finally have a drug for a deadly brain disease
The FDA has approved the first drug that directly targets Alexander disease, a devastating neurological disorder affecting fewer than one in a million people.
According to ScienceDaily, the FDA has approved the first drug that directly targets Alexander disease, a devastating neurological disorder affecting fewer than one in a million people.
Developed through decades of research, Zanvastro showed promising results in clinical trials, stabilizing motor function and even improving movement in some patients.
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