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New Drug Helps Pompe Patients Keep Moving

A new medicine helps adults with Pompe disease keep their bodies working well for a long time.

People with Pompe disease face a tough challenge. This rare illness weakens muscles over time. It makes everyday tasks like walking hard to do. Now, a new treatment offers hope.

BioMarin Pharmaceutical shared good news. They tested a special drug combination. This medicine helps adults with late-onset Pompe disease. Patients took the treatment for five years.

The results show the medicine works. It helps patients keep their motor function. This means they can still move their bodies well. They maintained strength and mobility. This is important for their daily lives.

This long-term data builds trust. It suggests the treatment gives lasting benefits. For those living with Pompe disease, this news brings a positive outlook.

Source: CNBC

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