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The neurologist at the Mellen Center for MS Treatment and Research at Cleveland Clinic spoke to the wide variety of clinical benefits observed with ofatumumab treatment and how it fits into the MS care landscape.

Siponimod Shows EDSS Subscale Benefits in Secondary Progressive MS
Novartis’s S1P receptor modulator siponimod (Mayzent) showed benefits in a number of patients with SPMS on the Motor Integration and Collateral subscales of the Expanded Disability Status Scale.

The FDA-approved migraine therapy lasmiditan showed long-term efficacy and had similar change in Migraine Disability Assessment total score in both 100-mg and 200-mg doses.

Bhooma Aravamuthan, MD, DPhil: Inconsistencies in Diagnosing Cerebral Palsy
The assistant professor of neurology at the University of Washington in St. Louis discussed a study she and colleagues conducted which revealed significant differences between practitioners in diagnosing cerebral palsy.

Allergan’s oral CGRP antagonist showed a higher likelihood of freedom from pain and associated symptoms during mild headaches for patients with migraine compared to attacks of moderate to severe severity.

VTS-Aspirin Wins Orphan Status in Combination With Fumarates for Flush in MS
Vitalis’s VTS-Aspirin platform was granted an orphan drug designation to be used in combination with diroximel fumarate and monomethyl fumarate for the treatment of fumarate flush in relapsing multiple sclerosis.

The chair of neurosurgery at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan recently joined the ranks of health care providers who are caring for COVID-19 patients at the temporary hospital set up in the Javits Center.

The anti-CGRP agent showed sustained benefit in reducing migraine frequency as well as good safety over 4 or more years of treatment in a cohort of more than 200 patients.

Jeffrey Cohen, MD: The Success of Ofatumumab in Relapsing MS
The neurologist at the Mellen Center for MS Treatment and Research at Cleveland Clinic discussed the findings of a new pooled-data analysis of ofatumumab from the phase 3 ASCLEPIOS I and II trials.

Risdiplam Demonstrates Significant Motor Milestones in Infants with Type 1 SMA
In addition to increased motor milestone achievement, the safety profile of risdiplam was consistent with that observed in previous studies, with no new safety signals identified.

The Rosenthal–Trotter MS Chair in Neuroimmunology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis details why the COViMS registry can serve as an important instrument for clinicians who treat patients with multiple sclerosis.

Jennifer Robblee, MD: Getting Around Telemedicine Barriers
The neurologist at the Barrow Neurological Institute detailed how she has gotten patients to buy into the adjustment to a virtual medical care model, and what challenges she's had to overcome.

Final Thoughts on Treating SMA

Clinical Trials for Risdiplam for SMA

Risdiplam in Development for SMA

Nusinersen Phase 2 NURTURE Trial for SMA

