CMEs for Neurologists in 2019

The positive opinion for intravenous ocrelizumab was supported by phase 3 OPERETTA 2 findings demonstrating noninferior relapse control and superior suppression of MRI-detected brain lesions compared with fingolimod in pediatric patients with relapsing MS.

The FDA lifted a clinical hold on simufilam, clearing Filana Therapeutics, formerly Cassava Sciences, to begin a phase 2a study in TSC-related epilepsy.

Ulefnersen met its primary end point in the phase 3 FUSION trial, providing the first placebo-controlled evidence for a genetically targeted therapy in FUS-ALS.

An ACT–based group intervention did not significantly improve resilience at 3 months in patients with MS but was associated with improvements in anxiety, well-being, psychological flexibility, and health-related quality of life.

A recently published study showed that Qihuang needle acupuncture significantly improved motor function, nonmotor symptoms, and quality of life in patients with PD when added to standard medication.

Xenon Pharmaceuticals submitted an FDA new drug application for azetukalner, a KV7 potassium channel opener, as adjunctive therapy for focal seizures in epilepsy.

The CHMP recommended approval of gefurulimab (Klygefa), a weekly, self-administered C5 inhibitor, for AChR-antibody-positive generalized myasthenia gravis in the EU.

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