Neuromuscular

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The oral version offers the same efficacy as the previously approved intravenous treatment.

The associate professor of neurology at Columbia University discussed the role of genetics in ALS and how it compares to other neurodegenerative disorders, as well as why having a variety of large databases will prove positive for the field. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The associate professor of neurology at Columbia University spoke to the recent progress made in ALS research and how the neuromuscular field has pushed the envelope to improve care and develop a cure for the disease. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

With a burst of activity in recent months, the pipeline of development for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis has proven to be a miniature likeness of the wider progress being made in the care and management of neuromuscular disorders.

Following the positive phase 3 findings, UCB plans to file regulatory submissions for both zilucoplan and rozanolixizumab later this year.

The chief executive officer of the Child Neurology Foundation discussed how her background in pediatric neurology will be used in a newly appointed NIH council position.

Those using riluzole concomitantly experienced even greater benefit from methylcobalamin, as demonstrated by increased differences in scores on ALSFRS-R vs placebo, suggesting the combination may be effective in ALS.

The chief executive officer of the Child Neurology Foundation provided insight on the ongoing efforts to make children with neurological conditions feel inclusive in today’s society. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

Across a 58-patient cohort, ravulizumab’s safety and tolerability were consistent with previous clinical studies, with most patients opting to enter a long-term extension period following the study.

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The chief executive officer of the Child Neurology Foundation discussed the need to change conversations about children living with neurological disorders and creating more healthy environments for them. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

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The findings in Alzheimer disease further elucidated the safety profile of AMX0035, as treatment emergent adverse events in the PEGASUS trial appeared to be largely disease driven.

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Over the 36-month period of the FIREFISH study and its extension, treatment with risdiplam (Evrysdi; Genentech) resulted in decreased rate of adverse events, serious adverse events, and number of hospitalizations.

The phase 2 study will feature a 24-week treatment period followed by an 80-week open-label treatment period with the small-molecule RIPK1 inhibitor. It seeks to enroll 260 patients with ALS.

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