Brain Health

A study led by Kayla Johnson, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP found that integrating specialty pharmacists into non-multiple sclerosis (MS) neurology clinics led to significantly enhanced patient care and treatment outcomes.

Beth A. Malow, MD, MS, FAAN, said that pharmacists and health care professionals are at the frontlines of collaborating and raising awareness of climate change’s impacts.

Malow also emphasized the importance of staying educated on the potential neurological risks that may occur as a result of climate change.

Nilufer Ertekin-Taner outlines how embracing the biological complexity of neurodegenerative diseases can guide the development of precision therapies akin to those used in oncology.

BIIB080 is designed to target microtubule-associated protein tau mRNA, aimed to reduce the production of tau protein.

Reducing stigma, improving mental health benefits, and addressing workload concerns all need to happen simultaneously.

About 59.2% of patients with tardive dyskinesia (TD) who completed the 48-week trial achieved remission.

Patients with a disorder from this family of neurodevelopmental conditions face a lack of approved treatment options, making radiprodil poised to transform the treatment paradigm.

Long-acting injectables offer a promising approach to schizophrenia treatment, but their effective use requires careful management and patient education.

Currently, EN001 is undergoing evaluation in a phase 1b trial.

The move is expected to expand clozapine access for patients with schizophrenia.

The data were released in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

The designation is supported by pooled data from 4 clinical trials.

Pharmacists can support patients with treatment education, monitoring, and adherence, helping to overcome challenges posed by cognitive decline.

Amlenetug could provide a treatment option for patients with multiple system atrophy, a progressive and rare condition that causes damage to the brain’s nerve cells.

Pharmacists can help patients and their caregivers manage seizures, assess seizure control, and recommend appropriate treatments such as phenobarbital or rescue medications.

Risdiplam is the only approved non-invasive disease-modifying SMA treatment.

In the phase 3 CONNEX clinical trial program, iclepertin did not meet its primary and secondary end points.

There were no substantial differences for the mindfulness with substance use or anxiety outcomes compared with the recovery control group.

Pregnant individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) are more likely to experience mental illness both during their pregnancy and in the first years after giving birth.

Prescription stimulant dispensing was greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and drug shortages.

Health care professionals, particularly pharmacists, can recommend that patients take over-the-counter supplements, such as melatonin, to facilitate REM sleep.

Meloxicam and rizatriptan reduces migraine pain and help patients return to normal functioning with efficacy through 24 to 48 hours after a single dose for some patients.

Additionally, the authors observe that childhood-onset epilepsy is associated with an earlier age at the onset of amyloidosis.

Administered every 4 weeks, the approval could serve as a breakthrough for easier and more effective care for patients with early Alzheimer disease.