FDA Action Update, October 2026: Approval, Acceptance, and Designations Isabella Ciccone, MPH

Published Date: 11 Nov 2026

Catch up on any of the neurology headlines you may have missed in October 2026, compiled into 1 place by the NeurologyLive® team.

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Williams, MD, is joined by Marcus Gates, MD, and they discuss recognizing cervical nerve root and spinal cord compression, navigating treatment options, and determining when surgery may be appropriate.

PrimeC Lowers Neuron-Derived TDP-43, Informing Phase 3 PARAGON Trial in ALS Isabella Ciccone, MPH

Newly presented biomarker and clinical findings from the phase 2b PARADIGM trial of PrimeC informed the design of the global phase 3 PARAGON trial in ALS.

NeurologyLive® Brain Games: November 8, 2026 Louie Pasculli

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ALS Agent Dazucorilant Associated With Lower 2-Year Mortality in Exploratory DAZALS Analysis Isabella Ciccone, MPH

Two-year data from the phase 2 DAZALS trial showed a lower risk of death with dazucorilant 300 mg/day vs placebo in ALS, although the study did not meet its functional primary end point.

NeurologyLive® Friday 5 — November 6, 2026 Isabella Ciccone, MPH

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This Week on NeurologyLive® — November 9, 2026 Isabella Ciccone, MPH

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Interim phase 1b data showed cizutamig produced rapid, sustained improvement in generalized myasthenia gravis with no cases of cytokine release syndrome.

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3-Year BE HEARD Data Link Bimekizumab to Fewer HS Draining Tunnels

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T-Cell Engager Cizutamig Shows Early Efficacy Signal in Generalized Myasthenia Gravis Marco Meglio

Interim phase 1b data showed cizutamig produced rapid, sustained improvement in generalized myasthenia gravis with no cases of cytokine release syndrome.

SHASTA-3/4: Plozasiran Could Cut Acute Pancreatitis Risk by 78% Across sHTG Spectrum

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Bimekizumab Ranks First in HS Network Meta-Analysis of 17 Trials

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Unmet Needs in HS and Emerging Oral Options, With Martina Porter, MD

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3-Year BE HEARD Data Link Bimekizumab to Fewer HS Draining Tunnels

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Williams, MD, is joined by Marcus Gates, MD, and they discuss recognizing cervical nerve root and spinal cord compression, navigating treatment options, and determining when surgery may be appropriate.

Newly presented biomarker and clinical findings from the phase 2b PARADIGM trial of PrimeC informed the design of the global phase 3 PARAGON trial in ALS.

Test your neurology knowledge with NeurologyLive®'s weekly quiz series, featuring questions on a variety of clinical and historical neurology topics. This week's topic is the 2026 AHA/ASA Guideline for Adult Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery!

Two-year data from the phase 2 DAZALS trial showed a lower risk of death with dazucorilant 300 mg/day vs placebo in ALS, although the study did not meet its functional primary end point.

Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending November 6, 2026.

Here's some of what is coming soon to NeurologyLive® this week.

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NeuroVoices: Cindy Zadikoff, MD, MSc, on the FDA Approval of Tavapadon for Parkinson Disease Isabella Ciccone, MPH, Cindy Zadikoff, MD, MSc

The executive medical director at AbbVie discussed the FDA approval of tavapadon, the first D1/D5 dopamine agonist for Parkinson disease, including the supporting TEMPO trial data and safety considerations.

Brezosiran Demonstrates Mutant Huntingtin Reduction in Phase 1b Huntington Disease Study Louie Pasculli

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals reported initial Phase 1b findings showing brezosiran reduced cerebrospinal fluid mutant huntingtin levels by a mean of 60% to 64% at 3 months, with plans for a pivotal study in 2027.

AL-S Pharma Details Planned Phase 3 Trial Design for AP-101 in ALS Marco Meglio

AL-S Pharma outlined the design of AP101-03, a planned phase 3 trial of AP-101 in sporadic and SOD1-associated ALS, at the 2026 NEALS Annual Meeting.

Alzheimer Agent Sabirnetug Misses Primary Endpoint, Acumen Halts Development Marco Meglio

Sabirnetug failed to meet its primary endpoint in Acumen Pharmaceuticals' phase 2 ALTITUDE-AD trial for early Alzheimer disease, prompting the company to end development.

This Week on NeurologyLive® — November 2, 2026 Isabella Ciccone, MPH

Here's some of what is coming soon to NeurologyLive® this week.

Benitec Reports Positive Interim Results for BB-301 in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dsytrophy Marco Meglio

Interim phase 1b/2a data showed all patients treated with high- or low-dose BB-301 for oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy met formal response criteria.

Zola-Cel and Treatment-Free Remission: What the BREAKFREE-2 Data Show Marco Meglio, Jeffrey Cohen, MD

Jeffrey Cohen, MD, professor of neurology and staff physician at the Cleveland Clinic Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis, discusses interim BREAKFREE-2 findings for zola-cel, a CD19-directed CAR T cell therapy, in relapsing and progressive MS.

Distinguishing Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome From Myasthenia Gravis: Ocular and Systemic Clues Isabella Ciccone, MPH

Although ocular signs in LEMS are typically mild and appear late, recognizing them alongside proximal weakness and autonomic symptoms can speed diagnosis and earlier detection of an associated lung cancer.

NeurologyLive® Friday 5 — October 30, 2026 Isabella Ciccone, MPH

Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending October 30, 2026.

Understanding Advances Shaping Precision Medicine for Generalized Myasthenia Gravis Marco Meglio

Shaida Khan, DO, associate professor of neurology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, reflected on a recent NeurologyLive Clinical Forum on generalized myasthenia gravis and discussed how FcRn and complement inhibitors are reshaping treatment algorithms for the disease.

Examining Trontinemab in Early Alzheimer Disease: The Phase 3 TRONTIER 1 and 2 Trials Isabella Ciccone, MPH

The phase 3 TRONTIER 1 and 2 trials will test whether trontinemab's faster brain entry and rapid amyloid clearance translate into slower clinical decline in early Alzheimer disease.

Episode 178: Evolving Approaches to Epilepsy Clinical Trial Design Isabella Ciccone, MPH, M. Scott Perry, MD, Marco Meglio

Mind Moments®, a podcast from NeurologyLive®, brings you an exclusive interview with M. Scott Perry, MD. [LISTEN TIME: 15 minutes]

Insights on the Updated 2026 AHA/ASA Stroke Rehabilitation Guidelines Louie Pasculli, Talya Fleming, MD, Sara Cuccurullo, MD

Sara Cuccurullo, MD, FAAPMR, and Talya Fleming, MD, FAAPMR, of Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, discuss the updated adult stroke rehabilitation and recovery guidelines and their implications for clinical practice.

Blood-Based Biomarkers for Monitoring Treatment Response in Multiple Sclerosis Louie Pasculli, Kim Henriksen, PhD

Kim Henriksen, PhD, discusses research evaluating blood-based biomarkers of blood-brain barrier remodeling and immune cell activity in multiple sclerosis, including their potential to track treatment responses and inform future biomarker development.

World Stroke Day 2026: Closing the Gap Between Stroke Onset and the Emergency Call Number Isabella Ciccone, MPH, Brian Snelling, MD

Brian Snelling, MD, director of the stroke program at Marcus Neuroscience Institute discussed delays in calling 911 after stroke onset, gaps in awareness of atypical symptoms, and how to reach underserved populations.

World Stroke Day: Preventing Perioperative Stroke With Predictive Tools Marco Meglio, Shadi Yaghi, MD

Shadi Yaghi, MD, FAHA, Chair of Neurology at Hackensack Meridian Neuroscience Institute at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, discusses a new calculator that predicts stroke risk within 30 days of a procedure.

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