atrophy
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Apitegromab works by blocking a protein involved in the breakdown of muscle and is also being explored as a treatment for other medical conditions affecting muscles, including spinal muscular atrophy.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
FDA documents describe it as a prescription device intended to improve visual acuity in patients with certain forms of dry AMD and without center involving geographic atrophy or neovascular maculopathy.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
They’ve become monuments to corporate greed — zones of atrophy, boredom and total disempowerment.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
Syfovre is Apellis’ treatment for geographic atrophy, an immune-mediated retinal disease.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
The gates popped open with a metallic screech and we slipped through the small gap rust and atrophy would allow.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
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