Suvorexant Now Indicated for Treatment of Insomnia in Alzheimer Disease
The drug was previously indicated for the treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulties with sleep onset and/or sleep maintenance.
Dravet Syndrome Foundation Live Video Education Session
Dravet Syndrome Foundation is pleased to announce a new, live video education session on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 2pm ET.
Ataluren Extends Ability to Walk in Patients With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Interim analysis compared ataluren in a real-world setting from the STRIDE registry with a matched cohort; the final data from the STRIDE registry are expected in 2025.
FDA Clears QyScore Imaging Software for CNS Diseases
The software, developed by Qynapse, provides analysis of brain MRI markers in diseases such as Alzheimer disease, Parkinson disease, and multiple sclerosis.
Investigational Dyskinesia Treatment Gets FDA Green Light
The FDA has approved the investigational new drug application for AV-101 for the treatment of dyskinesia in patients with Parkinson disease who are treated with levodopa.
2020 Dravet Syndrome Foundation Conference Registration Open
Dravet Syndrome Foundation has announced that registration for this year's DSF Conference is now open.
GW Submits sNDA for CBD in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
This additional application, supported by data from the GWPCARE6 trial, seeks to expand the indication of cannabidiol to include seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex.
Brain Food: Influencing Alzheimer Disease Risk With Dietary Intake
The lead author of a recent publication from the Memory and Aging Project discussed the data and what impact flavonol intake might have on the risk of developing Alzheimer disease dementia.
Suboptimal CPAP Adherence Still Results in Benefit for OSA, Daytime Sleepiness
New data has suggested that although adherence rates for CPAP for patients with OSA are lower than ideal, the benefits patients receive from its use can still be significant.
Addressing and Assessing Migraine in the Emergency Department
The director of headache services at NYU Langone discussed the 2019 American College of Emergency Physicians guidelines on acute nontraumatic headache in the emergency department.
Tweet Chat on Women in Neurology Scheduled for February 3, 2020
Join NeurologyLive and the Women Neurologists Group on Twitter to celebrate women in neurology on National Women Physicians Day.
Phase 3b Trial of Aducanumab, Autoinjector FDA Approved for Fremanezumab, Ticagrelor Phase 3 Trial Announced
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Lasmiditan Acute Migraine Treatment Now Available for Prescription
The drug will be available in 50 mg and 100 mg oral tablets in pharmacies across the US in the coming days.
FDA Expands Vigabatrin Indication for Complex Partial Seizures in Pediatric Patients
The previously approved therapy is now indicated for treatment in pediatric patients age 2 to 10.
Flavonol Intake Linked to Lower Alzheimer Disease Dementia Risk
Data from the Memory and Aging Project suggests that dietary intake of flavonols, a type of phytochemical often found in plant pigment, is significantly linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer disease dementia.
The Evolution of Epilepsy Care: Where We Are Going
Page B. Pennell, MD, president of the American Epilepsy Society, shared her thoughts on the epilepsy treatment landscape, managing women with epilepsy, and the need for multidisciplinary involvement and communication.
CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder Added to WHO International Classification of Diseases
The unique CDKL5 deficiency disorder diagnostic code will be incorporated in the October 1, 2020 classification revision.
Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia Effective for Pregnant Women
Using the Sleepio intervention resulted in significantly greater improvement in insomnia symptoms, as well as almost all other outcomes assessed, in women who were pregnant with insomnia.
FDA Approves Fremanezumab Autoinjector
Teva announced that the Ajovy autoinjector is expected to be available to patients in the coming months.
Biogen Launches Aducanumab Re-Dosing Clinical Trial in Alzheimer Disease
The investigational Alzheimer disease treatment from Biogen will be re-administered to patients who were previously enrolled in aducanumab trials as they prepare to submit for FDA approval.
Advice for Neurologists Treating Patients With Sialorrhea
Logistics Involved in the Treatment of Sialorrhea
Dose Escalation of Botulinum Toxin Injectables
Adverse Effects Resulting From Injecting Toxins Into the Glands
Ultrasound-Guided vs Anatomical-Localization of Injectables
Differences Between Botulinum Toxins A and B
Botulinum Toxic Injectables to Treat Sialorrhea
Management of Sialorrhea
Impact of Sialorrhea on the QOL of the Patient