Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Scientists block action of hallmark dementia protein in mice

A research team at King's College London has used a new approach to study a hallmark dementia protein called tau in mice, revealing that a drug called phenylbutyrate can protect against damage caused by the protein.

Medications

Ravicti approved for urea cycle disorders

(HealthDay)—Ravicti (glycerol phenylbutyrate) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat certain urea cycle disorders (UCDs) in people 2 years and older.