Fenfluramine Offers New Hope for Children with Devastating Disorder
Friday, December 27, 2019 - 11:20
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A drug that once helped obese adults lose weight, but was withdrawn from the market due to heart risks, may be safe and effective for children with a life-threatening seizure disorder called Dravet syndrome, say researchers from UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals and other major treatment centers. The drug fenfluramine – one half of the discontinued … Continue reading Fenfluramine Offers New Hope for Children with Devastating Disorder