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April 23, 2021

FDA Class I Recall for Some Cordis Carotid Stent Systems FDA Class I Recall for Some Cordis Carotid Stent Systems

Cordis Corporation, part of Cardinal Health, has recalled certain lots of its Precise PRO Rx carotid stent system due to a risk of separation of the […]
April 23, 2021

Safety Profile for Novel CGRP Beats Standard of Care Safety Profile for Novel CGRP Beats Standard of Care

Atogepant, an oral, small-molecule, calcitonin gene–related peptide receptor antagonist that’s been in development as a preventive treatment for chronic migraine, has been found to have fewer […]
April 23, 2021

Gene Therapy Promising for Rare Syndrome Gene Therapy Promising for Rare Syndrome

A gene therapy strategy has produced impressive results in patients with Sanfilippo syndrome type A (mucopolysaccharidosis IIIA). Most of the benefit from the treatment came in […]
April 22, 2021

Long-term Benefit for DBS in Treating Parkinson’s Motor Symptoms Long-term Benefit for DBS in Treating Parkinson’s Motor Symptoms

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) significantly improves motor function in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) over the long term regardless of the therapeutic target, new research shows. […]
April 22, 2021

Novel Treatment Approach in Transthyretin Amyloidosis Novel Treatment Approach in Transthyretin Amyloidosis

A possible new treatment option for transthyretin amyloidosis has shown promising results in an initial clinical trial. Transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR amyloidosis) is a rare, progressive, and […]
April 22, 2021

The Neurology of Long-haul COVID-19 The Neurology of Long-haul COVID-19

Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Long-haul neurologic symptoms of COVID-19 seem to be distinct from neurologic conditions […]
April 22, 2021

Nondopamine Antipsychotic Shows Clinical Signal in PD Psychosis Nondopamine Antipsychotic Shows Clinical Signal in PD Psychosis

SEP-363856, an investigational nondopamine antipsychotic that’s been the focus of a trial in schizophrenia, has shown signals that it may improve psychosis symptoms in patients with […]
April 22, 2021

COVID-19 Linked to Novel Epileptic Seizures COVID-19 Linked to Novel Epileptic Seizures

Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. COVID-19 is linked to novel seizures and subsequent adverse outcomes, including death, […]
April 21, 2021

Black Patients Less Likely to Receive Acute Stroke Treatment Black Patients Less Likely to Receive Acute Stroke Treatment

Race and insurance status appear to influence whether patients receive stroke treatment with thrombolysis and endovascular therapy (EVT), new research shows. In a study of data […]
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