18 APR

Giant cell arteritis breakthrough: ‘Astonishing’ new drug on NHS prevents deadly symptoms

TEMPORAL arteritis, or giant cell arteritis, is a life-threatening condition that requires urgent treatment. Steroids have been used to prevent ‘emergency’ symptoms, including strokes and blindness. But, a new “astonishing” drug – available on the NHS from today – has left one patient feeling like “a different woman”.

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