Neuromuscular

The vice president of Rare Disease Strategy at Worldwide Clinical Trials discussed how genetic counselors are becoming integral to the design, execution, and interpretation of clinical research. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

A genetic counselor-only clinic enhances access to genetic testing in pediatric neurology, proving efficient and effective for timely precision diagnostics.

A study reveals the intricate decision-making process caregivers face when considering gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, emphasizing shared input and personal experiences.

Although their knowledge, experience, and access to genetic counselors varied, most licensed OB/GYNs across Ohio reported routinely offering carrier screening for spinal muscular atrophy.

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Neurology News Network for the week ending November 8, 2025. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending November 7, 2025.

A new study presented at NSGC 2025 showed that patients living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis considering medical aid in dying often experienced emotional and logistical challenges with the process.

A recent study highlights the link between genetic neurodevelopmental disorders and increased gastrointestinal issues in pediatric patients, emphasizing the need for targeted care.

Spingogenix presents promising data on SPG302, a daily tablet showing cognitive improvements in ALS patients with excellent safety profiles.

The chief medical officer at Dyne Therapeutics discussed the scientific rationale and clinical progress of z-basivarsen, an antisense oligonucleotide therapy designed to correct mis-splicing in myotonic dystrophy type 1. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

Feedback from the FDA allows CervoMed to move forward with the proposed primary and secondary end point of the phase 3 trial assessing neflamapimod in dementia with Lewy bodies.

FDA issues a complete response letter for Biohaven's troriluzole, a potential treatment for spinocerebellar ataxia, citing data concerns.

The associate professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Virginia Commonwealth University discussed his passion for educating others about electrodiagnosis and ultrasound in neuromuscular disorders.

The neuroscience program coordinator at Loyola University Medical Center talked about a recent global nurse survey for those caring for patients with generalized myasthenia gravis. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

A phase 1/2 trial explores YTB323, a CAR T cell therapy, for treating generalized myasthenia gravis, aiming to enhance patient outcomes and safety.

UCB's Kygevvi becomes the first FDA-approved treatment for thymidine kinase 2 deficiency, offering hope to patients with this rare neuromuscular disorder.

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The chief medical officer at Mandos Health discussed new CNS 2025 data on adrabetadex in infantile-onset Niemann-Pick type C and the growing evidence of its potential disease-modifying impact.

A groundbreaking trial compares nipocalimab and efgartigimod for treating generalized myasthenia gravis, promising new insights for patient care.

A perspective model aimed noted that introducing efgartigimod alfa for patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy incurs more expected costs.

Patients with generalized myasthenia gravis reported a positive experience with rozanolixizumab self-administration, with a preference for the manual push method.

An open-label extension trial testing the efficacy of nipocalimab in patients transitioning from placebo revealed continued improvement in MG-Activities of Daily Living scores over a long-term period.

Data showed that efgartigimod led to greater improvements in disease activity compared with placebo in idiopathic inflammatory myopathy, and improvements in seronegative myasthenia gravis.

An analysis of the first 110 patients screened for the ARISE study showed that an independent adjudication committee confirmed the diagnosis of CIDP in nearly 3-quarters of cases.