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FDA Approves First Nonsteroidal Treatment for Patients With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
04/18/2024

Anthony Calabro, MA

Anthony Calabro, MA
The FDA approved givinostat, a nonsteroidal oral medication, for treating patients 6 years of age or older with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
04/18/2024
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FDA ALERT
FDA Approves First Treatment for Rare, Degenerative Disease
04/18/2023

Jessica Ganga

Jessica Ganga
The FDA has approved a treatment for Friedreich ataxia after the results of randomized, placebo-controlled study indicate a strong effectiveness in treatment.
04/18/2023
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
FDA Approves New Medication for Treatment of ALS
10/07/2022
The recent FDA approval of a new oral treatment for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) adds another option for individuals who are diagnosed with the non-curable disease.
10/07/2022
Movement Disorders
Movement Disorders
FDA Approves New Add-on Therapy for Parkinson Disease
08/28/2019
After 4 clinical trials showed the treatment decreased daily “off” time, the FDA approved this new add-on therapy for adults with Parkinson disease.
08/28/2019