FYI: New Therapeutic Strategies in Progressive Neuromuscular Disorders such as ALS

The ADAPT trial (NCT03669588) supported US Food and Drug Administration approval of efgartigimod alfa-fcab in generalized myasthenia gravis. Dr Francesco Saccà (University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy) discussed the findings of the study, in terms of health-related quality-of-life outcomes. Questions: 1. What are the current challenges in managing cases of generalized myasthenia gravis? (00:14) […]

Ravulizumab has recently been approved by in the US for the treatment of adults with anti-acetylcholine receptor antibody-positive (AChR Ab+) generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG). Prof. James Howard (The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC, USA) kindly joins touchNEUROLOGY to discuss the phase 3 CHAMPION-MG trial open label extension study that evaluated the efficacy and […]

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare autoimmune disorder caused by antibodies that act against the myoneural junction, resulting in weakness of the skeletal muscles. Prof. James Howard (The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, CA, USA) discusses the unmet needs in the treatment of this rare disease, including, quality of life of patients, response to […]