Orphan Drug Shown Effective for LEMS Weakness

Orphan Drug Shown Effective for LEMS Weakness
CHICAGO — 3,4-Diaminopyridine (DAP), an orphan drug long used in the treatment of Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) on a compassionate use basis, shows strong efficacy for treating weakness associated the disease, new trial results show. "This … Read more on Medscape

Senators reach deal to reduce prison time for some nonviolent drug offenders
Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., center, speaks about criminal justice reform, accompanied by a bipartisan group of senators Oct. 1, 2015, during a news conference on Capitol Hill. From left are Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin of … Read more on Chicago Tribune