Neurology

Integrating specialty pharmacy staff into oncology, neurology, rheumatology, and other specialty clinics within their health systems is a growing trend with a range of beneficial outcomes.

Individuals with asymptomatic Alzheimer disease are more likely to fall than those who are not on track to develop dementia.

Pregnancy may help put off the onset of multiple sclerosis symptoms by more than 3 years.

There were a number of FDA approvals in 2019 that were either the first new therapies or first in class approved for certain conditions, and the specialty pipeline is continuing to grow at a rapid pace.

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, neurologists are concerned that immunosuppressive treatments for multiple sclerosis and other disorders have significant risks.

An investigational drug for treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, has been shown to slow the progression of the disease.

There is a new study that discovered certain drugs cause problems in healthy people who do not have risk factors or family members with dementia.

Research suggests that those with progressive multiple sclerosis may have adjusted more effectively to lockdown conditions.

Although there is no underlying mechanism specifically associating cognitive and visual impairment, the investigators noted that the relationship between cognitive and visual function is likely bidirectional and multifactorial.

Post-menopausal women are at a heightened risk of Alzheimer disease.

Individuals with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) demonstrate an increase in cognitive decline, including a rise in the typical markers of Alzheimer disease, according to the results of a recent study.

Flavonoids are natural substances found in plants, including fruits and vegetables, and are associated with various health benefits, such as reduced inflammation.

Contrary to previous studies, the rate of cognitive impairment has increased over the past 20 years.

The FDA has approved Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) from Biohaven Pharmaceuticals to treat acute migraines with or without aura in adults.

A new medication for certain rare blood cancers has now become available through a limited distribution with AllianceRx Walgreens Prime.

Although dementia-related deaths appear to be underreported overall, a study showed especially striking discrepancies for Black, male, and less educated older adults.

When telehealth is part of a larger personalized care plan tied specifically to a particular specialty drug, pharmacists can be better positioned to empower their patients.

New research suggests it is possible to treat cognitive decline with personalized, precision medicine.

Fingolimod (Gilenya), which is approved by the FDA to treat multiple sclerosis flare-ups, may also block HIV and reduce the latent reservoir.

Pharmaceutical treatments have been at a standstill, but promising drugs are on the horizon.

Ozanimod (Zeposia) became the third oral S1P modulator approved by the FDA for the treatment of multiple sclerosis,

A new blood test for Alzheimer disease could provide a more sensitive, accurate indicator of plaques and tangles corresponding to the disease in living people.

Risdiplam is the first at-home, orally administered treatment for spinal muscular atrophy in adults and children aged 2 months and older.

Research may address the lack of effective treatments for mental fatigue among patients with multiple sclerosis.

Spinal muscular atrophy is the leading genetic cause of death in infants.

The combination medication is used to treat the symptoms of tension or muscle contraction headaches. The drug is only available via a prescription from a physician.

New molecules could the brain’s immune system to better control epilepsy.

Tofersen proves safe in clinical trials in the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

The study concluded that pharmacists reportedly scored higher on the knowledge test than neurologists and nurse practitioners.

Regardless of the channel through which a specialty medication is billed and filled, management strategies will be an essential cornerstone to controlling costs.