What Is Progeria?
Progeria or Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that causes rapid aging. It has no cure, but lonafarnib (Zokinvy) is the first FDA-approved drug that has the ability to slow disease progression by inhibiting the faulty protein (progerin) that causes it, extending lifespan by about 2.5 to 4.5 years. Last but not least, other treatments also involve managing complications with low-dose aspirin for heart health, statins or cholesterol drugs, blood thinners, physical or occupational therapy, and nutritional support to improve quality of life, as heart disease is the primary cause of death.