American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine Annual Meeting (AANEM)

The professor of neurology and program director of Neuromuscular Medicine at UC Irvine, discusses phase 3 NIMBLE trial findings for cemdisiran in generalized myasthenia gravis, including its novel siRNA mechanism, efficacy, and hospitalization data.

New 48-week phase 3 data show many patients with generalized myasthenia gravis reached minimal symptom expression on telitacicept, and most who did sustained it.

Christen Kutz, PhD, PA-C, discusses a retrospective survey of neurology providers examining why patients with generalized myasthenia gravis are transitioning to nipocalimab and what real-world outcomes data suggest about its role in the treatment landscape.

PROPEL will test imeroprubart, an investigational FcRn blocker, against placebo in adults with mild to severe generalized myasthenia gravis.

New data from a Cure SMA survey showed that children treated with disease-modifying therapy soon after birth walk more often and have fewer comorbidities than those treated later.

A new Bayesian network meta-analysis found nipocalimab's serious adverse event rates compared favorably with other gMG therapies, while overall adverse event rates were comparable.

An updated open-label extension analysis and new MRI data from the phase 3 EPIDYS trial, presented at the 2026 AANEM Annual Meeting, add to the evidence for givinostat's long-term effects on disease progression.

The chairman of the Neurology Service Line at Baptist Health in Kentucky discusses PREVAIL findings on clinical deterioration, rescue therapy use, and hospitalization with gefurulimab in generalized myasthenia gravis. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

New 12-month interim data showed functional gains with BBP-418 vs placebo, consistent benefit across genotype, age, and baseline pulmonary function subgroups, and a safety profile comparable to placebo.

Real-world 12‑month results from WeSMA, a phase 4 study, showed that oral risdiplam is well tolerated in adults with SMA, with stable motor function and consistent safety findings.

A phase 4 study is evaluating whether adults with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy can transition from intravenous immunoglobulin to subcutaneous efgartigimod PH20 without first experiencing disease worsening.

A new phase 4 trial, OCTAGON, will test a rapid, predefined corticosteroid-tapering schedule in patients with generalized myasthenia gravis treated with ravulizumab.

PETUNIA, a new global pharmacovigilance study, will track pregnancy, maternal, and infant outcomes among patients with gMG exposed to nipocalimab.

Findings from the phase 1/2 RESET-MG trial, presented at AANEM 2026, showed that 10 of 13 patients with refractory generalized myasthenia gravis had clinically meaningful MG-ADL improvements after a single infusion of rese-cel.

A new study will follow adults with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy who start subcutaneous efgartigimod in routine practice in the US and Germany.

The chairman of the Neurology Service Line at Baptist Health in Kentucky discussed PREVIEW trial findings for gefelorilimab in generalized myasthenia gravis, including efficacy, safety, and what the subcutaneous C5 inhibitor could offer patients if approved.

Phase 3 trials EMNERGIZE and EMVIGORATE will evaluate the efficacy and safety of intravenous empasiprubart in adults with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy.

The ongoing phase 3 study is enrolling approximately 180 adults across more than 13 countries, with topline results expected in mid-2027.

New data from the 2026 AANEM Annual Meeting showed zilucoplan delivered via autoinjector was bioequivalent to the pre-filled syringe and was well tolerated when self-administered by patients with generalized myasthenia gravis.

The phase 3 HARMONIA trial will evaluate whether a muscle- and CNS-targeted antisense conjugate improves function across multiple systems in patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1.

New phase 3 MINT trial analyses presented at the 2026 AANEM Annual Meeting showed inebilizumab produced sustained improvement in MuSK-positive gMG regardless of time since diagnosis.

New PREVAIL trial analyses presented at the 2026 AANEM Annual Meeting showed gefurulimab reduced gMG-related hospitalizations and produced durable symptom and quality-of-life gains through one year.

The associate chief medical officer at Michigan State University highlighted advances in neuromuscular disease, emerging therapeutic strategies, and the growing role of patient-reported outcomes at AANEM 2025. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]

The consultant neurologist at the National Neuroscience Institute discussed how artificial intelligence, biomarker development, and drug repurposing can help improve patient care in ALS. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

KYV-101 shows promising efficacy in treating generalized myasthenia gravis, offering hope for durable remission through innovative CAR T-cell therapy.

Naji Gehchan, MD, MSc, chief medical and development officer Kyverna, discussed how KYV-101 may redefine generalized myasthenia gravis care through deep B-cell depletion and durable, drug-free remission.

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 3 study evaluates remibrutinib's safety and efficacy for generalized myasthenia gravis, promising new treatment options for patients.

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