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- The FDA Gives Clearance to Software That Analyzes MRI Markers for Neurodegenerative Diseaseshttps://practicalneurology.com/news/the-fda-gives-clearance-to-software-that-analyzes-mri-markers-for-neurodegenerative-diseases/2469145/The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave a 510(k) clearance for analysis software (QyScore, Qynapse, Paris, France). The software provides robust and precise analyses of brain MRI markers found early in the process of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer disease (AD), Parkinson disease
- FDA Clearance Granted for Mobile Game-Based Neurologic Assessment of Balancehttps://practicalneurology.com/news/fda-clearance-granted-for-mobile-game-based-neurologic-assessment-of-balance/2469044/The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance to a digital tool for assessing balance (EQ Brain Performance; Highmark Interactive, Toronto, Canada). The tool is mobile software delivered on an internet-connected phone or tablet. No other ancillary equipment (eg, specialized
- Vamorolone Has Efficacy for Treating Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Without Affecting Growthhttps://practicalneurology.com/news/vamorolone-has-efficacy-for-treating-duchenne-muscular-dystrophy-without-affecting-growth/2470013/In the VISION-DMD trial (NCT02760277), children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) treated with vamorolone (ReveraGen BioPharma, Rockville, MD), had improved motor function with no negative effects on linear growth or biomarkers of
- Sargramostim Improves Motor Symptoms of Parkinson Disease in Small Phase 1 Trialhttps://practicalneurology.com/news/sargramostim-improves-motor-symptoms-of-parkinson-disease-in-small-phase-1-trial/2469597/An investigator-initiated clinical trial (NCT03790670) evaluated the use of sargramostim (Leukine; Partner Therapeutics, Lexington, MA). Improvements in MDS-UPDRS Part 3 scores, which measure motor sympto
- Validation of an Algorithmic EEG-Based Diagnostic Tool for Concussionhttps://practicalneurology.com/news/validation-of-an-algorithmic-eeg-based-diagnostic-tool-for-concussion/2469505/A study validating an EEG-based algorithmic concussion assessment tool (Concussion Index; Brainscope, Bethesda, MD) has been published in JAMA Open Network for evaluating severity of concussion
- Cannabidiol Reduces Seizures in People With Tuberous Sclerosis Complex-Related Seizures in Clinical Trialshttps://practicalneurology.com/news/cannabidiol-reduces-seizures-in-people-with-tuberous-sclerosis-complex-related-seizures-in-clinical-trials/2469097/Findings from a clinical trial (NCT02544763) presented at the American Epilepsy Society Annual Meeting December 6-10, 2019 in Baltimore, MD showed that people with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), a genetic condition associated with t
- Positive Phase 2 Results for Evobrutinib Treatment of MS and Initiation of Phase 3 Trialshttps://practicalneurology.com/news/positive-phase-2-results-for-evobrutinib-treatment-of-ms-and-initiation-of-phase-3-trials/2469014/At the European Committee on Research and Treatment in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS) Congress in Stockholm, Sweden September 11-13, 2019, data from a phase 2 trial (NCT02975349) of evobrutinib (EMD Serono, Rockland, MD) for treatment of
- Eye Tracking Technology Detects Traumatic Brain Injury With Sensitivity and Specificityhttps://practicalneurology.com/news/eye-tracking-technology-detects-traumatic-brain-injury-with-sensitivity-and-specificity/2469003/Research findings published in Concussion show that measurement of horizontal saccades with eye-tracking technology (Brain Health EyeQ; RightEye, Bethesda, MD) has a 77% sensitivity and 78% specificity for i
- Research Leaders Recognized at the 2025 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conferencehttps://practicalneurology.com/news/research-leaders-recognized-at-the-2025-mda-clinical-scientific-conference/2473814/The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) recognized 2 legacy award recipients at the 2025 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference. The awardees were honored based on their significant contributions to clinical research and community advocacy. The 2025 MDA Legacy Award for Achie
- MDA Provides COVID-19 Recommendations for People with Neuromuscular Conditions that Also Apply to Other Neurologic Conditionshttps://practicalneurology.com/news/mda-provides-covid-19-recommendations-for-people-with-neuromuscular-conditions-that-also-apply-to-other-neurologic-conditions/2469188/The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) has provided recommendations for people in the neuromuscular community regarding the current COVID-19 pandemic. Noting that current guidelines from public health agencies focus on travelers, specific age group