FDA approves new drug for rare disease, helping Overland Park family

KSHB 41 reporter Isabella Ledonne reports on stories in Overland Park, Johnson County and topics about government accountability. Share your story idea with Isabella.

The FDA gave accelerated approval for a groundbreaking drug that helps treat Hunter syndrome, a rare disease that affects fewer than 500 people in the United States. It’s mainly diagnosed among boys.

‘It’s saving his life’: FDA approves new drug for rare disease, helping Overland Park family

Hunter syndrome has not had an FDA-approved treatment in 20 years, until now…

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