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Children with a devastating form of epilepsy may soon have new hope thanks to promising trial results from an experimental treatment. Praxis Precision Medicines announced their drug elsunersen successfully reduced seizures in early testing for SCN2A-related epilepsy.
University of Virginia researchers used gene editing to fix the DNA mutation causing a deadly form of epilepsy, potentially opening the door to cures for inherited brain disorders. The technique eliminated seizures in lab mice and improved their movement and cognitive function.
A breakthrough medication reduced seizures by 80% in children with a severe form of epilepsy, giving hope to thousands of families. The drug was well-tolerated by all 81 young patients in the trial.
A breakthrough treatment is transforming lives for children with Dravet syndrome, a severe form of epilepsy that can cause hundreds of seizures daily. Eight-year-old Freddie Truelove went from constant fits to just two seizures a week and is now skiing and climbing mountains.
A major pharmaceutical company just made epilepsy treatment more affordable for thousands of Americans. The new generic medication could slash costs for patients who rely on daily seizure prevention.