AAN: New Drug May Help Infants With Spinal Muscular Atrophy
RG7916 increases survival motor neuron protein level, with 6.5-fold increase noted with highest dose
Anesthesiologists Report Drug Shortages Impacting Patient Care
Survey finds that 98 percent of respondents report experiencing drug shortages on a consistent basis
Low-Dose Hyaluronidase Can Remove Hyaluronic Acid Fillers
Greater resolution of nodules with hyaluronidase versus saline; more rapid resolution with higher doses
Tenecteplase Appears Superior to Alteplase After Ischemic Stroke
Tenecteplase within 4.5 hours after symptoms linked to higher reperfusion, better functional outcomes
AAN: Cerliponase Alfa Beneficial for Form of Batten’s Disease
Reduced decline in motor, language function in children with CLN2 compared with historical controls
Saturday Is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Unused medications can be dropped off at local collection sites between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Improvement in Race-Based Disparities in Years of Life Lost
Decline in race-based disparities in years of life lost seen in the United States from 1990 to 2014
Disagreement Seen Over Barriers to Kids’ Daily Use of Asthma Meds
Children, caregivers, clinicians cite different barriers, including medication running out, being 'pain to take'
IBD Associated With Increased Incidence of Parkinson’s Disease
Patients with IBD who were exposed to anti-TNF therapy had a significant decrease in incidence of PD
Lonafarnib May Lower Mortality in Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria
Lower mortality seen with lonafarnib monotherapy after 2.2 years compared with no treatment
