Neurology

The HCPLive Neurology condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and insights on nervous system disorders. This page consists of interviews, articles, podcasts, and videos on the research, treatment and development of therapies for Alzheimer's disease, brain injury, PTSD, and more.

Study Reports on Factors Linked to Severe MIS-C Outcomes

March 10, 2021

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Nearly 60% of children with MIS-C are admitted to the hospital for intensive care.

PRX-102 for Fabry Disease Efficacious, Well-Tolerated

March 08, 2021

Article

The FDA will consider the approval of the biologics license application next month.

The Transformational Impact of COVID-19 on Medical Education

March 08, 2021

Article

Students share their experience in the virtual classroom, navigating new requirements, and the lessons learned from their position in a global pandemic.

COVID-19 Undercurrents: How a Pandemic Changed US Health Care in One Year

March 08, 2021

Article

In this 9-part series, we explore how the COVID-19 pandemic may permanently change health care, treatment, and research in the future.

TNF Treatment Fails to Prevent or Delay Parkinson Disease in Clinical Trial

March 04, 2021

Article

Genetically-indexed inhibition of TNF-TNFR1 signaling was predicted to reduce the risk of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and increased the risk of multiple sclerosis.

Alector Moving Forward with AL002 Alzheimer Disease Trial

February 21, 2021

Article

Alector’s announcement about the INVOKE-2 study follows a similar update regarding its INFRONT-3 study for frontotemporal dementia.

Various Factors Linked to Increased Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Risk

February 15, 2021

Article

Obese individuals were found to have a higher odds ratio of developing IIH compared to non-obese people.

FDA Approves Botox for Neurogenic Pediatric Detrusor Overactivity

February 10, 2021

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The approval is indicated for children ≥5 years old who inadequately respond to or are intolerant of anticholinergic medication.

Children of Diabetic Mothers Have Greater Risk of Developing Multiple Sclerosis

January 12, 2021

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The study finds that individuals with mothers who had pregestational diabetes had a 2.3-fold increased risk of MS compared to those with non-diabetic mothers.

New Gene Therapy Shows Promise Treating DMD

January 07, 2021

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Minimal fat infiltration was observed on MR images from the SRP-9001 arm compared to participants from the natural history cohort.