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FDA accepts filing of Leqembi (lecanemab-irmb) supplemental biologics license application for IV maintenance dosing for the treatment of early Alzheimer’s disease – Eisai + Biogen

Written by | 26 Jun 2024

Eisai Co. Ltd. and Biogen Inc. announced that that the FDA has accepted Eisai’s Supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for monthly lecanemab-irmb (U.S. brand name: Leqembi) intravenous (IV)… read more.

Antiseizure medications can produce life-threatening reactions

Written by | 24 Jun 2024

Targeted blood tests, asking patients about risk factors, and dose modifications can lessen the risk of potentially fatal reactions to antiseizure medications that millions of Americans take for… read more.

Cognitive test is poor predictor of athletes’ concussion

Written by | 17 Jun 2024

When college athletes are evaluated for a possible concussion, the diagnosis is based on an athletic trainer or team physician’s assessment of three things: the player’s symptoms, physical… read more.

Global experts release new guidelines on prevention of progression of epileptic seizures, addressing critical treatment gaps – UCB

Written by | 17 Jun 2024

New recommendations released in Epileptic Disorders by a global expert group comprising epileptologists, neurologists and pharmacologists from Europe and North America address the critical unmet needs associated with… read more.

Few UK people likely to be suitable for new Alzheimer’s drugs when they come on stream

Written by | 13 Jun 2024

Few people in the UK with early stage Alzheimer’s disease are likely to be suitable for the latest drugs which aim to halt progress of the condition, yet… read more.

The FDA has approved Onyda XR (clonidine hydrochloride), a once-a-day extended-release oral suspension with nighttime dosing, for the treatment of ADHD – Tris Pharma

Written by | 6 Jun 2024

Tris Pharma, Inc., a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), pain, addiction and neurological disorders, announced the FDA has approved Onyda XR (clonidine hydrochloride),… read more.

Study examines prescribing patterns of drug associated with cognitive impairment

Written by | 2 Jun 2024

Many adults with diabetes and the associated complication of peripheral neuropathy, which can be painful as well as harmful, are often prescribed drugs at doses and for durations… read more.

Eisai initiates rolling biologics license application to FDA for Leqembi (lecanemab-irmb) for subcutaneous maintenance dosing for the treatment of early Alzheimer’s disease under the Fast Track status

Written by | 27 May 2024

-Eisai Co., Ltd. and Biogen Inc. announced that Eisai has initiated the rolling submission of a Biologics License Application (BLA) to the FDA for lecanemab-irmb (U.S. brand name:Leqembi)… read more.

Fycompa (perampanel hydrate) is approved in China for adjunctive treatment of primary generalised tonic-clonic seizures – Eisai

Written by | 21 May 2024

Eisai announces approval in China for the additional indication of its in-house discovered antiepileptic drug (AED) Fycompa (generic name: perampanel hydrate) for adjunctive treatment of primary generalized tonic/clonic… read more.

UCB presents final open-label extension (fenfluramine) data at International Child Neurology Congress (ICNC) Annual Meeting

Written by | 13 May 2024

UCB announced the final three-year open-label extension (OLE) study results of Fintepla (fenfluramine) in Dravet syndrome are being presented at the International Child Neurology Congress (ICNC), May 6-10,… read more.

Longest study to date assesses cognitive impairment over time in adults with essential tremor

Written by | 1 May 2024

Essential tremor, a nervous system disorder that causes rhythmic shaking, is one of the most common movement disorders. A new study published in the Annals of Neurology reveals details on… read more.

Parkinson’s patients with freezing gait have disturbed sleep

Written by | 7 Apr 2024

People with Parkinson’s disease who experience freezing of gait – a sudden inability to initiate or continue movement, often resulting in a fall – wake up several times… read more.

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