04-09-2026 19:52 via medpagetoday.com

Rare Brain Disorder Gets Its First FDA Drug Approval

(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved zilganersen (Zanvastro) to treat Alexander disease in pediatric and adult patients, the agency announced Thursday.
The antisense oligonucleotide, the first approved treatment for Alexander disease, directly...
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