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FDA approves Epidiolex for both Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome


 

The FDA approved cannabidiol oral solution for the treatment of two rare pediatric seizure disorders. Also today, it’s a good idea to urge expectant parents to have a prenatal pediatrician visit, the Trump administration proposes changes to HHS and the FDA (view the complete proposal here), and after being approved for adults, the Eversense continuous glucose monitoring system is safe, durable, and accurate in children.

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