Drug Summary: Pridopidine, also known as Huntexil or ACR-16, is a dopamine stabilizer intended to improve voluntary movements and reduce chorea. Initial clinical trials...
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Read MoreScientists are currently investigating various compounds that are known to have neuroprotective effects. These compounds exert their effects through various mechanisms,...
Read Moremedium Ethyl-EPA is made from eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), an omega-3 fatty acid. (For information on omega-3 fatty acids, click here.) Ethyl-EPA, also known as...
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