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Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2026 6:01 pm
A surprising breakthrough suggests that a drug best known as Viagra could help treat a devastating childhood disease. Researchers found that sildenafil significantly improved symptoms in patients with Leigh syndrome—a rare and often fatal disorder that affects the brain and muscles. In a small study, patients showed stronger muscles, fewer seizures, and better recovery from dangerous metabolic crises, with some experiencing dramatic improvements in mobility and daily life.
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 001107.htm
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 001107.htm