• Novartis announces that the peer-reviewed journal Neurology and Therapy1 has published new data on COVID-19 infections in people living with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) treated with Kesimpta® (ofatumumab) • A very small proportion (1.5%) of those fully vaccinated and treated with ofatumumab developed COVID-19. Despite being fully or partially vaccinated all patients with…
Benefits of Ocrelizumab in SPMS and PPMS
New Data for Genentech’s Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) show benefit in disability progression and cognitive decline in both Secondary Progressive and Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis – 75% of patients with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) and primary progressive MS (PPMS) achieved no evidence of progression (NEP) in a one-year interim analysis of CONSONANCE study – 70% of…
Data support body of evidence for ocrelizumab
Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, announced new Ocrevus® (ocrelizumab) data on 4th April 2022 that show its benefit on disease progression and cognitive outcomes in primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) and secondary progressive MS (SPMS). Separate analyses on treatment disparities among newly diagnosed patients with MS by race and ethnicity were presented at the…
The first cell treatment for chronic motor deficit from TBI?
SB623 Demonstrated Sustained Improvement in Motor Impairment up to 48 Weeks and Associated with Improvement in Function and Activities of Daily Living in Patients with Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury Positive results from the one-year analysis of the Phase 2 STEMTRA trial were presented for the first time at the 2022 American Academy of Neurology (#AAN2022)…
Ublituximab trials in Multiple Sclerosis
TG Therapeutics, Inc. announced data from the ULTIMATE I & II Phase 3 trials evaluating ublituximab in patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (RMS) at the American Academy of Neurology (#AAN2022) annual meeting, 2-7 April 2022 in Washington, USA. Highlights of the presentations are outlined below. We are pleased to present additional analyses from…
PIVOT-HD Phase 2 Clinical Trial in Huntington’s Disease
PTC Therapeutics, Inc. announced on 31st March 2022 the initiation of the PIVOT-HD Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating PTC518 in people with Huntington’s disease (HD). PIVOT-HD is a global trial starting in the United States. PTC518 is an oral, small molecule splicing modifier that was specifically designed to selectively lower huntingtin mRNA and protein. There…
Innovative IQoro neuromuscular treatment device achieves NHS prescription status
IQoro, a treatment device for swallowing dysfunction and acid-reflux based diseases, will be added to the Drug Tariff from May 1st this year. It has previously been used by around 75,000 individuals that have self-purchased, and by SLTs and neuro-rehab clinicians in 40 or more NHS trusts. IQoro is a simple hand-held device that is…
CTE Biobank launches in Australia
A national biobank to collect information and test samples relating to repeated traumatic brain injuries often associated with sport was launched on 22nd March 2022 in Australia, with New Zealand announcing its intention to establish a similar clinic and biobank. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a form of dementia that results from repeated head injuries, and is…
Call For Evidence Consultation Launched For ABI Strategy
A Call for Evidence has been launched for the recently agreed cross departmental Government strategy for Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). The UK Acquired Brain Injury Forum (UKABIF) joined other brain injury charities and organisations and people with acquired brain injury at the House of Commons this week where the Minister of State for Care and…
