
The AAN's new guideline enhances diagnosis and management of functional seizures, emphasizing psychological interventions and addressing care gaps for better patient outcomes.

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The AAN's new guideline enhances diagnosis and management of functional seizures, emphasizing psychological interventions and addressing care gaps for better patient outcomes.

New findings from the EMBARK study highlight Elevidys' significant long-term benefits in slowing Duchenne muscular dystrophy progression in young patients.

A recent study linked maternal diabetes to a doubled risk of multiple sclerosis in offspring, highlighting prenatal factors in MS susceptibility.

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Benitec Biopharma reveals promising results for BB-301, a gene therapy showing significant improvements in swallowing function for OPMD patients.

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A recent phase 2b study reveals mesdopetam's potential in reducing dyskinesia severity in Parkinson disease, despite no significant ON time improvement.

Stephanie Fradette, PharmD, head of neuromuscular development at Biogen, gave immediate reaction to the EC approval of high-dose nusinersen and its implications for evolving SMA treatment strategies.

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Coya Therapeutics reveals promising results for COYA 302, a potential treatment for frontotemporal dementia, showing cognitive stability and Treg enhancement.

Paul Melmeyer, MPP, executive vice president, public policy and advocacy, Muscular Dystrophy Association, explains how adding Duchenne muscular dystrophy to the Recommended Unified Screening Panel reshapes early diagnosis, treatment timing, and family counseling.

Published phase 3 data in JAMA Neurology highlighted tofersen's potential to slow ALS progression and improve survival, marking a breakthrough in SOD1-ALS treatment.

The FDA is expected to have a decision on efgartigimod as potentially the first approved therapy for seronegative myasthenia gravis by May 10, 2026.

Those from the clinical community may expect to hear data from the registrational trial assessing zorevunersen in Dravet syndrome by mid-2027.

A phase 2 trial shows NNZ-2591 improves symptoms in children with Phelan-McDermid syndrome, paving the way for a phase 3 study.

Oculis advances Privosegtor, a potential first neuroprotective therapy for optic neuritis, following FDA breakthrough designation and promising trial results.

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Angela Lek, PhD, chief research officer at the Muscular Dystrophy Association, provided an outlook on the 2026 MDA meeting and what clinicians should look forward to in preparation.

Bright Mind Biosciences reveals promising results for BMB-101 in treating drug-resistant seizures, paving the way for future clinical trials.

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A recent analysis reveals fenfluramine's positive effects on executive functioning in adults with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, independent of seizure reduction.

Fenfluramine shows significant seizure reduction in CDKL5 deficiency disorder, offering hope for families facing treatment-resistant epilepsy challenges.

A pair of pediatric epileptologists highlight the systemic and patient level factors driving inequities in infantile epileptic spasms syndrome care and outline paths toward more equitable diagnosis and treatment.

An AES study revealed the real-world persistence of fenfluramine in treating Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, highlighting patient demographics and treatment trends.

A recent trial reveals semaglutide's potential for neurological improvement in stroke patients, despite no overall functional recovery benefits.

The newly approved generic product is expected to perform like other high-quality glatiramer acetate generics, with differences confined mainly to the manufacturer and device, not mechanism or dosing.

Janelle Wagner, PhD, a clinical psychologist and research professor at the Medical University of South Carolina, provided clinical insights on a recently presented study on whether elevated ADHD symptoms impact post epilepsy surgery seizure freedom.