"FDA Approves First Drug for Severe Frostbite Treatment"

The FDA has approved the first drug, iloprost, to treat severe frostbite in adults, reducing the need for amputation. Severe frostbite occurs when body parts freeze after exposure to temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, leading to reduced blood flow and tissue damage. Iloprost opens up blood vessels and prevents blood clotting, providing a new treatment option for severe frostbite with promising results from a recent clinical trial.