Neuromuscular Disorders
Commentary
What’s new in brain health?
A new study shows that nonmedical treatment is effective in people with frequent episodic and chronic tension-type headache.
News
Three wild technologies about to change health care
Now, in the 23rd year of the 21st century, you might not believe what we’ll be capable of next.
Literature Review
High drug costs exclude most neurology patients from cutting-edge treatment
“Our study of people with neurologic conditions found that fewer than 20% were being treated with new medications.”
Latest News
AAP issues clinical update to cerebral palsy guidelines
Pediatricians urged to formalize standard developmental screens, refer motor delays early.
From the Journals
Children with autism show distinct brain features related to motor impairment
White matter in the brains of children with autism found to be distinct from the white matter in children with developmental coordination disorder...
Guidelines
First recommendations for cancer screening in myositis issued
The guideline, based on data from a systematic review and meta-analysis and on consensus from an international team of experts and patients,...
Rare Diseases Report 2022
Novel gene-based therapies for neuromuscular diseases
Novel gene-based therapies show significant potential for transforming the treatment of neuromuscular diseases.
Rare Diseases Report 2022
Spinal muscular atrophy: Patient care in the age of genetically targeted therapy
Newborn screening, updated treatment guidelines, and treatment algorithms have changed what can be clinically done for patients with SMA, but...
From the Journals
Racial disparities in preventive services use seen among patients with spina bifida or cerebral palsy
Comorbidities were highest among Black patients in a new study.
FDA/CDC
ALS drug gets FDA panel thumbs-up after rare second look
FDA officials in the meeting stressed the importance of considering unmet medical need in ALS in the panel’s decision-making process.
Hitting a Nerve
Polio: The unwanted sequel
Cracks in herd immunity have allowed polio to return.