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Amylyx pulls ALS drug Relyvrio from market in US, Canada
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced Relyvrio, its amyotrophic lateral sclerosis therapeutic, will be removed from the market in the United States and Canada, effective immediately.
Intra-molecular compound advanced as potential disease-modifying therapy for ALS
A Cincinnati-based life sciences company announced that one of its development candidates, ASHA-624, will be advanced as a potential disease modifying therapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
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Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month: Latest research, treatments from ACTRIMS 2024
March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, a time to improve knowledge of and highlight the growing treatment options for progressive types of this degenerative disease.
Partnership aims to commercialize brain-computer interface technology
A Boston-area developer of brain-computer interface technology and a Canadian biotech firm have announced a collaboration to globally commercialize the former’s brain health tools.
FDA approves Duvyzat for treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy
The FDA has approved Duvyzat for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy among patients aged 6 years and older, according to a press release.
FDA grants breakthrough designation to vagus nerve stimulation device
The FDA has approved breakthrough device designation for a novel neuroimmune modulation platform for those with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, according to the manufacturer.
Agamree for Duchenne muscular dystrophy available by prescription in US
Agamree oral suspension 40 mg/mL is now commercially available in the United States for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy in patients aged 2 years and older, according to a press release.
AI-based diagnostics ’holds promise’ in tracking symptoms for myasthenia gravis
Artificial intelligence-based diagnostic tools may be valuable in accurately tracking myasthenia gravis symptoms and mitigating disease risk, according to a poster at the 2024 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference.
Enzyme-replacement therapy improves outcomes in Pompe disease
Enzyme-replacement therapy may slow disease progression and improve motor function in children with Pompe disease, according to a poster from the 2024 Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinical & Scientific Conference.
Nusinersen linked to improved motor function in spinal muscular atrophy
Treatment with nusinersen was linked to increased motor function and reduction of the neurodegenerative biomarker neurofilament light chain in children with spinal muscular atrophy, according to interim results of a study.
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