Case Builds for Biogen, Stoke's Dravet Syndrome Drug

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One in every 20,000 newborns can develop Dravet syndrome, also known as severe myoclonic epilepsy in childhood, a rare and severe form of epilepsy that usually manifests during the first year of life. Children with this disorder face frequent and prolonged seizures, as well as major difficulties in neurodevelopment. In addition, they often have cognitive and motor impairment, such as learning delays, difficulties in communicating, feeding, and o…