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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Storm Newton

Groundbreaking drug transforms lives of children with rare condition

An experimental new treatment is offering a beacon of hope for children suffering from a rare and severe form of epilepsy, with researchers suggesting it could enable them to "lead much healthier and happier lives".

Early trials of the drug zorevunersen have demonstrated a dramatic reduction in seizures among young patients with Dravet syndrome.

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