Alzheimer's Transmissible Via Stem Cell Transplantation? Alzheimer's Transmissible Via Stem Cell Transplantation?
Animal research suggests that a rare, familial form of Alzheimer ' s disease can be transmitted via bone marrow transplantation, but experts urge caution in interpreting this finding.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - March 28, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: news

Early Use of Erenumab Linked to Better Migraine Prevention Early Use of Erenumab Linked to Better Migraine Prevention
Erenumab was more effective than oral preventive medications in reducing migraine days with better patient adherence and satisfaction.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - March 28, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news

Discontinuing Specific Meds Linked to MS Relapse Risk Discontinuing Specific Meds Linked to MS Relapse Risk
In older patients with nonactive MS, there is a significant increased risk for relapse after discontinuing natalizumab and fingolimod, new research showed.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - March 28, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news

Skin Test Accurately Detects Neurodegenerative Disorders Skin Test Accurately Detects Neurodegenerative Disorders
A skin biopsy that can detect an abnormal protein in cutaneous nerve fibers holds promise for early detection of Parkinson ' s and other neurodegenerative disorders.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - March 26, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news

FDA Clears Ravulizumab for Neuromyelitis Optica FDA Clears Ravulizumab for Neuromyelitis Optica
The new indication in adults with AQP4 Ab+ NMOSD is based on positive results from a phase 3 trial that showed the long-acting C5 complement inhibitor protects against relapse.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - March 25, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news

Pain Exposure Hinders Brain Development in Preterm Infants Pain Exposure Hinders Brain Development in Preterm Infants
An observational study of preterm infants exposed to pain early in life found sex-specific differences in the development of brain connectivity.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - March 25, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: news

FDA OKs Givinostat for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy FDA OKs Givinostat for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Givinostat (Duvyzat), a histone deacetylase inhibitor, is the first nonsteroidal drug approved to treat patients aged 6 years or older with all genetic variants of DMD.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - March 22, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news

Glucose Level Fluctuations Affect Cognition in T1D Glucose Level Fluctuations Affect Cognition in T1D
Glucose levels can affect processing speed and other cognitive functions, suggesting that minimizing glucose fluctuations is important for optimizing cognitive performance.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - March 21, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: news

Promising Phase 3 Data on DMD Hopeful Givinostat Promising Phase 3 Data on DMD Hopeful Givinostat
Treatment with the investigational agent givinostat has the potential to delay disease progression when added to corticosteroid treatment in ambulatory boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - March 21, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news

FDA OKs Gene Therapy for Metachromatic Leukodystrophy FDA OKs Gene Therapy for Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
Atidarsagene autotemcel (Lenmeldy) is approved for presymptomatic late infantile, presymptomatic early juvenile, or early symptomatic early juvenile MLD.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - March 19, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news

Neurologic Genetic Testing Is Less Likely in Black Patients Neurologic Genetic Testing Is Less Likely in Black Patients
Investigators found significant Black patients are significantly less likely than their White counterparts to receive genetic testing for neurologic disorders, new research shows.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - March 19, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news

FDA's New Guidance for Early Alzheimer's Drug Development FDA's New Guidance for Early Alzheimer's Drug Development
The FDA embraces the use of biomarkers and surrogate endpoints in its most recent guidance on developing therapeutics for early Alzheimer ’s disease.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - March 19, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: news

Adults With Late-Onset MS at High Risk for Rapid Progression Adults With Late-Onset MS at High Risk for Rapid Progression
MS that develops after age 50 tends to progress more rapidly than younger-onset MS and is less apt to respond to disease-modifying therapy, Swedish registry data show.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - March 15, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news

Neurologic Disorders Now Top Cause of Illness, Disability Neurologic Disorders Now Top Cause of Illness, Disability
Neurologic conditions are now the leading cause of illness and disability, affecting more than 3 billion people around the world, a comprehensive new analysis showed.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - March 14, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news

Neurological Disorders Now Top Cause of Illness, Disability Neurological Disorders Now Top Cause of Illness, Disability
Neurological conditions are now the leading cause of illness and disability, affecting more than 3 billion people around the world, a comprehensive new analysis showed.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - March 14, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news