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Should FDA Grant Accelerated Approval to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Gene Therapy?

— Waiting for the results of the SRP-9001 confirmatory trial may be a better move

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With Preliminary Win for DOAC, Sights Set on Supplanting DAPT After LAA Closure

First randomized trial sets the stage for larger, more definitive studies

May 18, 2023
Physical Medicine Academy Issues Guidance on Long COVID Neurologic Symptoms

Clinicians need to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, PM&R specialists say

May 18, 2023
Addiction Doc Urges Lawmakers to Rethink Methadone Prescribing Restrictions

Suicide prevention in traumatic brain injury survivors also on the docket during hearing

May 18, 2023
Chronic Pain Incidence Is High in the U.S.

New cases occur more frequently than other conditions, and often persist

May 17, 2023
Addiction Doc Urges Lawmakers to Rethink Methadone Prescribing Restrictions

Suicide prevention in traumatic brain injury survivors also on the docket during hearing

Chronic Pain Incidence Is High in the U.S.

New cases occur more frequently than other conditions, and often persist

Neurology Case Studies

Man Goes Blind After Binging on Booze and Crystal Meth

Look beyond uremia and acidosis for rare cause of lentiform fork sign on MRI, authors say

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Man Presents With Episodic, One-Sided Facial Paralysis

Uncommon presentation of MS detailed in case report

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Small Spot a Source of Mysterious Abdominal Pain in Adolescent Girl

Case highlights a clinically diagnosed condition often misdiagnosed in adults and teens alike

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Parkinson's Risk Lower for Physically Active Women

Longitudinal study tracks French women from midlife

May 17, 2023
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CO2 Flush Offers Renewed Hope for TAVR Brain Protection

Early study suggests role for neuroprotection from air bubbles

May 17, 2023
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Survival Boost With Oncolytic Virus Combo in Glioblastoma Subset

However, small trial failed to meet overall response endpoint in patients with recurrent disease

May 16, 2023
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Prion Disease in Human Tears; Functional vs Primary Tics; COVID-19 and the Brain

News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience

May 16, 2023
Neuro Break over a computer rendering of neurons.
Navigating My Father's Alzheimer's as a Doctor

Sandeep Jauhar, MD, PhD, on his career and wrestling with his father's dementia

May 16, 2023
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Alzheimer's Progression Delayed by Rare Genetic Variant

Finding challenges previous assumptions about disease

May 15, 2023
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Opinion
The Broader Significance of a New Drug for a Rare Form of ALS

The tofersen trial offers hope and lessons for the fight against ALS

May 15, 2023
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Vibrating Crib Mattress Eases Opioid Withdrawal for Exposed Infants

"A great need to reduce medication treatment in this vulnerable population," says researcher

May 15, 2023
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Parkinson's Linked With Industrial Solvents in Drinking Water

Exposure at age 20 led to 70% higher risk decades later, Camp Lejeune study shows

May 15, 2023
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Opinion
Are We Ready for the Long COVID Long-Haul?

The COVID public health emergency may be over, but this condition isn't going away

May 14, 2023
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Treatment Narrowly Captures Support of FDA Advisors

Whether vote means FDA will approve Sarepta's gene therapy remains to be seen

May 13, 2023
FDA ADCOMM delandistrogene moxeparvovec (SRP-9001) over a physical therapist working with child with muscular dystrophy
Bill to Study Xylazine Passes House, Advances in Senate

Measure does not address scheduling the drug, which is frequently added to fentanyl

May 12, 2023
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FDA Updates Warnings on All Stimulants for ADHD, Other Conditions

New language emphasizes potential for misuse, abuse, addiction, and overdose

May 12, 2023
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FDA OKs First Drug for Agitation in Alzheimer's Dementia

Boxed warning on increased mortality risk in elderly patients remains for brexpiprazole

May 11, 2023
FDA APPROVED brexpiprazole (Rexulti) over a photo of a agitated-looking senior woman.
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