Federal drug regulators gave the go ahead for the drug, tetrabenazine, to help with one of the most prominent symptoms of Huntington's disease, chorea.
Huntington's, which is mostly a hereditary degenerative brain disorder causes the deterioration of brain cells resulting (in) involuntary shuddering movements, called as chorea. Chorea is known to affect nearly 90% of Huntington sufferers.
Huntington's disease affects the brain cells
Scientists of UCLA have found out evidence that sheds new light on the details of how Huntington's disease affects the brain cells of the
Scientists of UCLA have found out evidence that sheds new light on the details of how Huntington's disease affects the brain cells of the
"It's just wonderful to have a drug approved by the FDA," said Dr. Fred Marshall of the University of Rochester, who led the clinical trials. "It's also important symbolically for the patients and their families. They've suffered for so long. The big victory here is putting the drug on the map."
Dr. Fred cautioned that it may not be the absolute treatment for the disease and excessive doses could cause depression and suicidal tendencies.
Avicena to Advance Huntington's Disease Clinical Program into Phase III
Avicena Group, Inc.announced the selection of the optimal dose of HD-02, its novel drug candidate for the treatment of Huntington's Disease.
Avicena Group, Inc.announced the selection of the optimal dose of HD-02, its novel drug candidate for the treatment of Huntington's Disease.
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