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News, opinions and meeting coverage in neurology.

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<乌鸦传媒>Adapted CAR-T Therapy Shows Promise in Myasthenia Gravis

Proof-of-concept study suggests RNA-engineered cells may be less toxic

FDA APPROVED lecanemab (Leqembi) over a computer rendering of amyloid plaque on nerve cells.

<乌鸦传媒>Alzheimer's Drug Wins Full FDA Approval

Decision expands lecanemab's Medicare coverage

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<乌鸦传媒>Dementia Risk Tied to Menopausal Hormone Therapy, Even in Women 55 and Younger

But experts disagree about what the findings actually mean

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<乌鸦传媒>Lewis Capaldi's Tourette's Episode Shows Adults Can Be Diagnosed, Too

Tourette's is often diagnosed in childhood and symptoms abate with age, but not always

A computer rendering of damaged nerve cells caused by multiple sclerosis.

<乌鸦传媒>MS Disease Severity Tied to Genetic Variant

Findings mark a significant breakthrough in understanding how MS progresses

FDA APPROVED rozanolixizumab-noli (RYSTIGGO) over a photo of a man with ptosis.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Greenlights New Myasthenia Gravis Drug

First therapy approved for anti-AChR-positive and anti-MuSK antibody-positive patients

Neuro Break over a computer rendering of neurons.

<乌鸦传媒>Speech Predicts Alzheimer's; Afib and Dementia in Women; Who Gets Lecanemab?

News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience

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<乌鸦传媒>At $20K, Stem Cell Eye Injections May Also Cost Patients Their Sight

Patients claim vision got worse after "clinical trial" at Florida stem cell clinic

A photo of the vials and packaging Leqembi for injection.

<乌鸦传媒>Our Health Systems Aren't Ready for the Full Approval of Lecanemab

Screening, administration, and eligibility concerns remain

FDA Approved delandistrogene moxeparvovec (Elevidys) over a photo of a female physical therapist helping a little boy walk.

<乌鸦传媒>Controversial Gene Therapy Wins FDA Approval for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Sarepta's treatment gets a nod for ambulatory pediatric patients

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<乌鸦传媒>Head Hits, Not Concussions, Tied to CTE

Repetitive impact predicted chronic traumatic encephalopathy in American football players

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<乌鸦传媒>Gabapentinoid, Opioid Prescriptions Rose in Older Patients After Surgery

Almost all procedures had an increase in both types of prescribing, Medicare data showed

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<乌鸦传媒>'Smart' Drugs May Backfire When Used as Cognitive Enhancers

Productivity falls when stimulants are used for complex tasks

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<乌鸦传媒>Lower Dementia Risk May Be Linked With Shingles Vaccine

Unique randomization of 300,000 people in Wales suggests an association

FDA ADCOMM lecanemab over a computer rendering of an antibody bound to an amyloid beta peptide.

<乌鸦传媒>Alzheimer's Drug Clears Major Hurdle Toward Full Approval

But risks associated with anti-amyloid agent lecanemab still loom

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<乌鸦传媒>Huntington's Disease Chorea Improved With Valbenazine

Treatment may offer alternative to other VMAT2 inhibitors

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<乌鸦传媒>Study Suggests Increase in Brain Aging in Those With Type 1 Diabetes

But this didn't seem to translate into Alzheimer's disease-related neurodegeneration

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<乌鸦传媒>Long COVID Cognitive, Depressive Symptoms Tied to Brain Inflammation Marker

PET scans suggest gliosis may accompany persistent neurocognitive symptoms

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<乌鸦传媒>Myocardial Infarction Tied to Faster Cognitive Decline

Steeper annual drops for those who had at least one heart attack

A photo of a syringe and vial laying in a petri dish over an MRI image of a brain.

<乌鸦传媒>Neurologic Events After COVID-19 Vaccines Assessed

Study finds preexisting risk factors in all patients hospitalized for neurologic symptoms

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<乌鸦传媒>Cognition Rebounds After Any Dip From Catheter Ablation

Will ablated Afib patients have even better cognition in the long run?

An x-ray image of a patient with electrodes connected to both sides of their brain.

<乌鸦传媒>Chronic Pain Detected in the Brain for the First Time

Real-world signals were seen mostly in the orbitofrontal cortex

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<乌鸦传媒>Ear Clip-On Device Attenuates POTS

Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulator shows promise in proof-of-concept trial

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<乌鸦传媒>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

A photo of a woman outdoors wincing and grabbing her painful neck.

<乌鸦传媒>Chronic Pain Incidence Is High in the U.S.

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

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<乌鸦传媒>Alzheimer's Progression Delayed by Rare Genetic Variant

Finding challenges previous assumptions about disease

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<乌鸦传媒>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

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<乌鸦传媒>Parkinson's Linked With Industrial Solvents in Drinking Water

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

FDA ADCOMM delandistrogene moxeparvovec (SRP-9001) over a physical therapist working with child with muscular dystrophy

<乌鸦传媒>Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Treatment Narrowly Captures Support of FDA Advisors

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

FDA ADCOMM delandistrogene moxeparvovec (SRP-9001) over a physical therapist working with child with muscular dystrophy

<乌鸦传媒>Sarepta's Duchenne Gene Therapy Does Not Have 'Unambiguous Evidence,' FDA Staff Says

Agency reviewers question micro-dystrophin as a surrogate endpoint

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<乌鸦传媒>Brain Amyloid Seen in Young Men With Subconcussive Trauma

Early amyloid accumulation found in military instructors exposed to repetitive blast injuries

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<乌鸦传媒>Neurologic Long COVID Patients Show Immune Dysregulation

Autonomic dysfunction also emerges, NIH study shows

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<乌鸦传媒>Can Functional MRI Read Your Mind?

A decoder captured the gist of a person's thoughts in an fMRI scanner

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<乌鸦传媒>More Evidence Links Parkinson's With Autoimmune Disease

Exact mechanism remains speculative, however

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<乌鸦传媒>Bell's Palsy Occurred More Frequently With COVID Vaccines

But SARS-CoV-2 infection tripled the risk over vaccination

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<乌鸦传媒>SMA in Adults: Interim Data Back Nusinersen Efficacy

New trial focuses on drug's performance in spinal muscular atrophy beyond childhood

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<乌鸦传媒>Confirmed: Mast Cell Drug Curbs ALS Mortality

Trial's long-term follow-up fills gap left from primary analysis

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<乌鸦传媒>Treatment May Delay Earliest MS Events

TERIS is the second trial to investigate radiologically isolated syndrome

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<乌鸦传媒>No Pills, No Surgery, No Electrodes for Parkinson's Disease?

Minimally invasive devices to drip dopaminergic drugs edge closer to market

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<乌鸦传媒>Sigma-1 Selective Drug Disappoints in Huntington's

Missed primary endpoint, but some temporary benefit in secondary measures

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