Reducing calories may help cognitive function in MS

The Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026 extends federal support for ALS research and expanded access to investigational therapies, with additional provisions addressing clinical trial oversight and regulatory planning.

The professor of neurology at the University of Lyon and 2026 Rachel Horne Prize Winner discussed pregnancy counseling, therapeutic inertia, and overlooked women's health issues in multiple sclerosis.

Real-world 12‑month results from WeSMA, a phase 4 study, showed that oral risdiplam is well tolerated in adults with SMA, with stable motor function and consistent safety findings.

A phase 4 study is evaluating whether adults with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy can transition from intravenous immunoglobulin to subcutaneous efgartigimod PH20 without first experiencing disease worsening.

A new phase 4 trial, OCTAGON, will test a rapid, predefined corticosteroid-tapering schedule in patients with generalized myasthenia gravis treated with ravulizumab.

New 12-month interim data showed functional gains with BBP-418 vs placebo, consistent benefit across genotype, age, and baseline pulmonary function subgroups, and a safety profile comparable to placebo.