multiple systems atrophy


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Related to multiple systems atrophy: Progressive supranuclear palsy

multiple systems atrophy

A neurological syndrome marked by Parkinson disease, autonomic failure (loss of sweating, urinary incontinence, dizziness or syncope on arising, miosis), and ataxia.
See also: atrophy
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The trial is intended to assess the safety and efficacy of Droxidopa in patients suffering from symptomatic NOH associated with Parkinson's Disease, Pure Autonomic Failure and Multiple Systems Atrophy with the primary efficacy endpoint being defined as improvement in orthostatic blood pressure over time.
alone, there is a defined population of approximately 72,000 patients that experience chronic, symptomatic NOH associated with Primary Autonomic Failure, a group of diseases that includes Parkinson's Disease, Pure Autonomic Failure and Multiple Systems Atrophy.
FDA GRANTS ORPHAN DRUG DESIGNATION FOR DROXIDOPA

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