Neuromuscular

Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending February 21, 2025.

The pediatric neurologist at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia provided background on a notable track session at the upcoming MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference covering updates in gene therapy for neuromuscular conditions. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

A pair of lead neurologists at Baptist Health South Florida provided commentary on some of the promising developments expected to emerge in neurology over the coming months.

The FDA has assigned a PDUFA action date of August 19, 2025, and if approved, vatiquinone would be the first therapy for pediatric patients with Friedreich ataxia.

The associate professor of neurology at Columbia University gave clinical insight on what neurologists and other neuromuscular specialists can expect from the ALS/frontotemporal dementia track at this year’s MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

After 90 days of treatment, investigators observed positive findings on microdystrophin expression, as well as reductions in markers of muscle injury and stress, and muscle breakdown and dystrophic regeneration.

Matthew B. Harms, MD, an associate professor of neurology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, an MDA Care Center, gave clinical insights on the advances in ALS genetic research and what clinicians can expect from the ALS/FTD track at the 2025 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference.

The Lillehei professor in stem cell and regenerative cardiovascular medicine at the University of Minnesota talked about the potential of investigating inducted pluripotent stem cells in neuromuscular diseases at MDA’s 2025 conference. [WATCH TIME: 8 minutes]

The associate vice president of community outreach at CureDuchenne talked about events like the 2025 FUTURES National Conference that aim to bring individuals from the Duchenne community together. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

Neurology News Network. for the week ending February 16, 2025. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

Test your neurology knowledge with NeurologyLive®'s weekly quiz series, featuring questions on a variety of clinical and historical neurology topics. This week's topic is on chronic demyelinating inflammatory polyneuropathy (CIDP).

Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending February 14, 2024.

The clinical researcher at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital discussed the evolving treatment landscape for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, which will be featured in a session at the 2025 MDA Conference. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]

Expected to conclude in late 2026, the trial will feature 30 patients with Jordan’s syndrome, aged 9-45 years, who will be tested for a 24-week treatment period.

This new option, along with updated prescribing information, is expected to allow for easier administration and storage, enhancing the overall treatment experience.

A minor difference in relapse rates at month 8 between rituximab and placebo narrowed by month 12, indicating no long-term treatment advantage.

The kinase inhibitor was approved for patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who have symptomatic plexiform neurofibromas (PN) not amenable to complete resection.

In a recent case report, a 46-year-old man living with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy experienced multiple relapses despite various conventional treatments; however, found promise in ofatumumab, an approved drug for multiple sclerosis.

Troriluzole, a new chemical entity and third-generation novel prodrug that modulates glutamate, would become the first approved agent for SCA, pending the FDA’s clearance.

Phase 1/2 long-term data showed tividenofusp alfa significantly reduced central and peripheral biomarkers to near-normal levels while improving liver volume, hearing thresholds, adaptive behavior, and cognition in most participants.

Neurology News Network. for the week ending February 9, 2025. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

Test your neurology knowledge with NeurologyLive®'s weekly quiz series, featuring questions on a variety of clinical and historical neurology topics. This week's topic is on the International Stroke Conference (ISC).

The group of women neurologists provided commentary on the critical areas of women-focused research in neurology, from clinical trial participation to addressing workforce challenges.

Panelists explore the challenges and opportunities for women in neurology, offering practical advice for young professionals navigating the field.

In this episode, women neurologists share their personal experiences navigating challenges in neurology, offering insights into mentorship, work-life balance, and career advancement.