Epoetin Alpha Improves Upper-Limb Dexterity in Patients With Friedreich’s Ataxia: Presented at EAN

FirstWord Pharma, By Chris Berrie.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark -- May 31, 2016 -- Epoetin alpha does not modify frataxin levels or improve physical performance in patients with the debilitating, degenerative neuromuscular disorder known as Friedreich’s ataxia, although it progressively ameliorates upper-limb dexterity compared with placebo, according to results presented at the 2nd Congress of the European Academy of Neurology (EAN).

 Epoetin Alpha Improves Upper-Limb Dexterity in Patients With Friedreich’s Ataxia: Presented at EAN