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Concerns Linger After Gene Therapy Shows Long-Term Benefit for Cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy
10/28/2024
Elivaldogene autotemcel (eli-cel) gene therapy for cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD) helped patients maintain neurological function, but also my have caused hematologic malignancies in some patients.
Elivaldogene autotemcel (eli-cel) gene therapy for cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD) helped patients maintain neurological function, but also my have caused hematologic malignancies in some patients.
Elivaldogene autotemcel...
10/28/2024
Neurology
Investigational Drug Improves Motor Function in Patients With SMA
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Investigational Drug Improves Motor Function in Patients With SMA
10/16/2024
Apitegromab, an investigational muscle-targeted therapy, improved motor function in patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), late-stage biopharmaceutical company Scholar Rock recently announced.
Apitegromab, an investigational muscle-targeted therapy, improved motor function in patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), late-stage biopharmaceutical company Scholar Rock recently announced.
Apitegromab, an investigational...
10/16/2024
Neurology
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For Some Infants With Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Earlier Intervention May Be Warranted
11/15/2022
New research has called into question the “watchful waiting” strategy for infants born with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and multiple copies of the SMN2 gene.
New research has called into question the “watchful waiting” strategy for infants born with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and multiple copies of the SMN2 gene.
New research has called into...
11/15/2022
Neurology
News
FDA Approves Evoke Spinal Cord Stimulation System for Chronic Intractable Pain
03/25/2022
The US Food & Drug Administration recently approved the Evoke® Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) System for the treatment of chronic intractable pain of the trunk and/or limbs.
The US Food & Drug Administration recently approved the Evoke® Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) System for the treatment of chronic intractable pain of the trunk and/or limbs.
The US Food & Drug...
03/25/2022
Neurology
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Gene Therapy Improves Survival for Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy
04/01/2021
Onasemnogene abeparvovec yielded clinically meaningful responses and a favorable benefit-risk profile for patients with spinal muscular atrophy type 1, according to findings from a recent phase 3 trial.
Onasemnogene abeparvovec yielded clinically meaningful responses and a favorable benefit-risk profile for patients with spinal muscular atrophy type 1, according to findings from a recent phase 3 trial.
Onasemnogene abeparvovec yielded...
04/01/2021
Neurology
Copper Deficiency Myeloneuropathy
Case Report and Brief Review
Copper Deficiency Myeloneuropathy
07/07/2020
Copper deficiency myeloneuropathy has been well studied in animal species, but the relationship with neurologic disease in humans has been identified only recently. Neurologic findings of copper deficiency are often underrecognized and...
Copper deficiency myeloneuropathy has been well studied in animal species, but the relationship with neurologic disease in humans has been identified only recently. Neurologic findings of copper deficiency are often underrecognized and...
Copper deficiency...
07/07/2020
Neurology
Chiari Malformation Type I
10/29/2019
​A 33-year-old woman with no significant past medical history presented to our family medicine practice with concern for a headache when she laughs or leans her head forward.
​A 33-year-old woman with no significant past medical history presented to our family medicine practice with concern for a headache when she laughs or leans her head forward.
​A 33-year-old woman with no...
10/29/2019
Neurology
Low Back Pain: A Case of Malakoplakia
12/28/2018
A 74-year-old man presented to his primary care provider with a 1-month history of new-onset low back pain.
A 74-year-old man presented to his primary care provider with a 1-month history of new-onset low back pain.
A 74-year-old man presented to...
12/28/2018
Neurology
News
USPSTF Releases Recommendation on Scoliosis Screening
01/10/2018
The USPSTF first released a screening recommendation for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in 2004. Recently, the USPSTF evaluated existing evidence on the benefits and harms of screening for the condition in order to update their previous...
The USPSTF first released a screening recommendation for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in 2004. Recently, the USPSTF evaluated existing evidence on the benefits and harms of screening for the condition in order to update their previous...
The USPSTF first released a...
01/10/2018
Neurology
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
01/09/2018
Scoliosis, characterized by rotation of the vertebrae by 10° or more, affects 1% to 3% of children between age 10 and 16 years.
Scoliosis, characterized by rotation of the vertebrae by 10° or more, affects 1% to 3% of children between age 10 and 16 years.
Scoliosis, characterized by...
01/09/2018
Neurology

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Gene therapy
News
Concerns Linger After Gene Therapy Shows Long-Term Benefit for Cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy
10/28/2024
Elivaldogene autotemcel (eli-cel) gene therapy for cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD) helped patients maintain neurological function, but also my have caused hematologic malignancies in some patients.
Elivaldogene autotemcel (eli-cel) gene therapy for cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD) helped patients maintain neurological function, but also my have caused hematologic malignancies in some patients.
Elivaldogene autotemcel...
10/28/2024
Neurology
Investigational Drug Improves Motor Function in Patients With SMA
News
Investigational Drug Improves Motor Function in Patients With SMA
10/16/2024
Apitegromab, an investigational muscle-targeted therapy, improved motor function in patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), late-stage biopharmaceutical company Scholar Rock recently announced.
Apitegromab, an investigational muscle-targeted therapy, improved motor function in patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), late-stage biopharmaceutical company Scholar Rock recently announced.
Apitegromab, an investigational...
10/16/2024
Neurology
News
For Some Infants With Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Earlier Intervention May Be Warranted
11/15/2022
New research has called into question the “watchful waiting” strategy for infants born with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and multiple copies of the SMN2 gene.
New research has called into question the “watchful waiting” strategy for infants born with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and multiple copies of the SMN2 gene.
New research has called into...
11/15/2022
Neurology
News
FDA Approves Evoke Spinal Cord Stimulation System for Chronic Intractable Pain
03/25/2022
The US Food & Drug Administration recently approved the Evoke® Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) System for the treatment of chronic intractable pain of the trunk and/or limbs.
The US Food & Drug Administration recently approved the Evoke® Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) System for the treatment of chronic intractable pain of the trunk and/or limbs.
The US Food & Drug...
03/25/2022
Neurology
News
Gene Therapy Improves Survival for Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy
04/01/2021
Onasemnogene abeparvovec yielded clinically meaningful responses and a favorable benefit-risk profile for patients with spinal muscular atrophy type 1, according to findings from a recent phase 3 trial.
Onasemnogene abeparvovec yielded clinically meaningful responses and a favorable benefit-risk profile for patients with spinal muscular atrophy type 1, according to findings from a recent phase 3 trial.
Onasemnogene abeparvovec yielded...
04/01/2021
Neurology
News
USPSTF Releases Recommendation on Scoliosis Screening
01/10/2018
The USPSTF first released a screening recommendation for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in 2004. Recently, the USPSTF evaluated existing evidence on the benefits and harms of screening for the condition in order to update their previous...
The USPSTF first released a screening recommendation for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in 2004. Recently, the USPSTF evaluated existing evidence on the benefits and harms of screening for the condition in order to update their previous...
The USPSTF first released a...
01/10/2018
Neurology
News
Asthma Symptoms and Control Worsened by Fibromyalgia
07/17/2017
A recent study sought to determine if fibromyalgia was an independent predictor of asthma severity and poor asthma control among patients with both comorbidities.
A recent study sought to determine if fibromyalgia was an independent predictor of asthma severity and poor asthma control among patients with both comorbidities.
A recent study sought to...
07/17/2017
Neurology
News
Can Fibromyalgia Patients Benefit From Light Therapy?
06/14/2017
Current treatments for fibromyalgia can be limited or restrictive. Therefore, in a new study, researchers aimed to examine the effects of home-based light therapy on pain sensitivity and function in patients with fibromyalgia.
Current treatments for fibromyalgia can be limited or restrictive. Therefore, in a new study, researchers aimed to examine the effects of home-based light therapy on pain sensitivity and function in patients with fibromyalgia.
Current treatments for...
06/14/2017
Neurology
News
Fibromyalgia Significantly More Common In Patients With Certain Diseases
05/12/2017
In a recent study, researchers aimed to define the prevalence of fibromyalgia among the general population.
In a recent study, researchers aimed to define the prevalence of fibromyalgia among the general population.
In a recent study, researchers...
05/12/2017
Neurology
News
Obesity May Delay Detection of Scoliosis
05/12/2015
Obese patients present to orthopedic surgeons with greater scoliosis curve magnitudes than non-obese patients, according to a new study.
Obese patients present to orthopedic surgeons with greater scoliosis curve magnitudes than non-obese patients, according to a new study.
Obese patients present to...
05/12/2015
Neurology
Semaglutide May Lower Risk of Alzheimer Disease in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
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Semaglutide May Lower Risk of Alzheimer Disease in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
11/05/2024
Patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity prescribed semaglutide had a 40% to 70% lower risk of a first-time Alzheimer disease (AD) diagnosis compared with patients taking other antidiabetic medications, according to a study published in...
Patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity prescribed semaglutide had a 40% to 70% lower risk of a first-time Alzheimer disease (AD) diagnosis compared with patients taking other antidiabetic medications, according to a study published in...
Patients with type 2 diabetes...
11/05/2024
Psych Congress Network
Alone or Together, CBT and Modafinil Improve MS-Related Fatigue
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Alone or Together, CBT and Modafinil Improve MS-Related Fatigue
11/01/2024
The wake-promoting drug modafinil, CBT, and a combination of both were associated with comparable, significant improvement in fatigue at 12 weeks in patients with MS and problematic fatigue.
The wake-promoting drug modafinil, CBT, and a combination of both were associated with comparable, significant improvement in fatigue at 12 weeks in patients with MS and problematic fatigue.
The wake-promoting drug...
11/01/2024
Neurology
Gene therapy
News
Concerns Linger After Gene Therapy Shows Long-Term Benefit for Cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy
10/28/2024
Elivaldogene autotemcel (eli-cel) gene therapy for cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD) helped patients maintain neurological function, but also my have caused hematologic malignancies in some patients.
Elivaldogene autotemcel (eli-cel) gene therapy for cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD) helped patients maintain neurological function, but also my have caused hematologic malignancies in some patients.
Elivaldogene autotemcel...
10/28/2024
Neurology
Patient with family
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During Recovery, Stroke Patients Benefit from Supportive Social Networks
10/24/2024
Large networks of family and friends are beneficial for blood pressure improvement among patients who experienced a stroke, according to a study published online in the International Journal of Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke. “In aging...
Large networks of family and friends are beneficial for blood pressure improvement among patients who experienced a stroke, according to a study published online in the International Journal of Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke. “In aging...
Large networks of family and...
10/24/2024
Neurology
International Stroke Burden Saw Hike Over Last 30 Years
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International Stroke Burden Saw Hike Over Last 30 Years
10/22/2024
International stroke burden has increased from 1990 to 2021, according to recent findings from a global burden of disease (GBD) study published in The Lancet Neurology.
International stroke burden has increased from 1990 to 2021, according to recent findings from a global burden of disease (GBD) study published in The Lancet Neurology.
International stroke burden has...
10/22/2024
Neurology
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Antiseizure Meds May Increase Cardiovascular Risk in Older Adults With Epilepsy
10/21/2024
A lifetime history of epilepsy is associated with new-onset cardiovascular events in older adults, according to study results published in JAMA Neurology.
A lifetime history of epilepsy is associated with new-onset cardiovascular events in older adults, according to study results published in JAMA Neurology.
A lifetime history of epilepsy...
10/21/2024
Neurology
FDA approval stamp
News
FDA Approves Infusion Treatment for Advanced Parkinson Disease in Adults
10/18/2024
AbbVie’s VYALEV (foscarbidopa and foslevodopa), the first 24-hour continuous subcutaneous infusion of levodopa-based therapy for managing motor fluctuations in adults with advanced Parkinson disease (PD), approved by the FDA.
AbbVie’s VYALEV (foscarbidopa and foslevodopa), the first 24-hour continuous subcutaneous infusion of levodopa-based therapy for managing motor fluctuations in adults with advanced Parkinson disease (PD), approved by the FDA.
AbbVie’s VYALEV (foscarbidopa...
10/18/2024
Neurology
Investigational Drug Improves Motor Function in Patients With SMA
News
Investigational Drug Improves Motor Function in Patients With SMA
10/16/2024
Apitegromab, an investigational muscle-targeted therapy, improved motor function in patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), late-stage biopharmaceutical company Scholar Rock recently announced.
Apitegromab, an investigational muscle-targeted therapy, improved motor function in patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), late-stage biopharmaceutical company Scholar Rock recently announced.
Apitegromab, an investigational...
10/16/2024
Neurology
Tolebrutinib Delays Disability Progression in Nonrelapsing Secondary Progressive MS
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Tolebrutinib Delays Disability Progression in Nonrelapsing Secondary Progressive MS
10/15/2024
Tolebrutinib delayed the time to onset of 6-month confirmed disability progression compared with placebo in patients with nonrelapsing secondary progressive MS, according to results presented at the European Committee for Treatment and...
Tolebrutinib delayed the time to onset of 6-month confirmed disability progression compared with placebo in patients with nonrelapsing secondary progressive MS, according to results presented at the European Committee for Treatment and...
Tolebrutinib delayed the time to...
10/15/2024
Neurology
An orange prescription container with generic pills spilling out in front of it
News
Masked Taper Plus CBT for Insomnia Effective in Benzodiazepine Discontinuation
10/10/2024
A masked drug taper combined with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) were associated with improved benzodiazepine receptor agonist discontinuation in patients receiving treatment for insomnia
A masked drug taper combined with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) were associated with improved benzodiazepine receptor agonist discontinuation in patients receiving treatment for insomnia
A masked drug taper combined...
10/10/2024
Psych Congress Network

Alzheimer's Disease CME Series

Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient Resources
11/19/2020
Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient Resources To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient Resources To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Early Alzheimer’s Disease:...
11/19/2020
Neurology
Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient Resources
11/19/2020
Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient ResourcesOnline Form - PBHLN-NLN Alzheimers Video Series
Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient ResourcesOnline Form - PBHLN-NLN Alzheimers Video Series
Early Alzheimer’s Disease:...
11/19/2020
Neurology
Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient Resources
11/19/2020
Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient ResourcesTo claim credit for the program, click HERE for the evaluation. You will need to log in or create an account with NACCME, and then click...
Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient ResourcesTo claim credit for the program, click HERE for the evaluation. You will need to log in or create an account with NACCME, and then click...
Early Alzheimer’s Disease:...
11/19/2020
Neurology
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data
11/17/2020
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Emerging Treatments for Early...
11/17/2020
Neurology
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data
11/17/2020
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data Online Form - PBHLN-NLN Alzheimers Video Series
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data Online Form - PBHLN-NLN Alzheimers Video Series
Emerging Treatments for Early...
11/17/2020
Neurology
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data
11/17/2020
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Efficacy and Safety DataTo claim credit for the program, click HERE for the evaluation. You will need to log in or create an account with NACCME, and then click on the evaluation...
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Efficacy and Safety DataTo claim credit for the program, click HERE for the evaluation. You will need to log in or create an account with NACCME, and then click on the evaluation...
Emerging Treatments for Early...
11/17/2020
Neurology
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms of Action
11/12/2020
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms of Action To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms of Action To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Emerging Treatments for Early...
11/12/2020
Neurology
Early Alzheimer’s Disease Overview: Burden of Disease, Quality-of-Life Impacts, and Pathophysiology
11/12/2020
Early Alzheimer’s Disease Overview: Burden of Disease, Quality-of-Life Impacts, and Pathophysiology Online Form - PBHLN-NLN Alzheimers Video Series
Early Alzheimer’s Disease Overview: Burden of Disease, Quality-of-Life Impacts, and Pathophysiology Online Form - PBHLN-NLN Alzheimers Video Series
Early Alzheimer’s Disease...
11/12/2020
Neurology
Claim-Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms of Action
11/12/2020
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms of ActionTo claim credit for the program, click HERE for the evaluation. You will need to log in or create an account with NACCME, and then click on the evaluation button...
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms of ActionTo claim credit for the program, click HERE for the evaluation. You will need to log in or create an account with NACCME, and then click on the evaluation button...
Emerging Treatments for Early...
11/12/2020
Neurology
Current Treatment Limitations and Clinical Needs in Early Alzheimer’s Disease
11/10/2020
Current Treatment Limitations and Clinical Needs in Early Alzheimer’s Disease To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Current Treatment Limitations and Clinical Needs in Early Alzheimer’s Disease To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Current Treatment Limitations...
11/10/2020
Neurology

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