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[Neurology].
Isabelle Chopard1, David Benninger1, Jean-François Demonet1
1Service de neurologie, Département des neurosciences cliniques, CHUV, 1011 Lausanne.
Revue Medicale Suisse
|January 17, 2018
Summary
New therapeutic strategies are emerging for neurological disorders. Ocrelizumab for multiple sclerosis, eculizumab for myasthenia gravis, and patisiran for amyloidosis show promise. Non-pharmacological migraine treatments and revised dementia criteria are also noted.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Immunology
- Genetics
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Advances in treating neurological conditions are rapidly evolving.
- Targeted therapies and revised diagnostic criteria are improving patient outcomes.
- Multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, and amyloidosis represent significant challenges in neuro-immunology and genetics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in the treatment of multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, and transthyretin familial amyloidosis.
- To highlight emerging non-pharmacological approaches for headache and migraine management.
- To note revisions in diagnostic criteria for Lewy body dementia and the safety of generic lamotrigine.
Main Methods:
- Review of approved therapies including monoclonal antibodies and gene therapy.
- Discussion of non-pharmacological interventions for migraines.
- Summary of updated diagnostic criteria for Lewy body dementia.
- Analysis of safety data for generic lamotrigine.
Main Results:
- Ocrelizumab (anti-CD20) is approved for multiple sclerosis.
- Eculizumab (Soliris) is approved for severe generalized myasthenia gravis.
- Patisiran gene therapy shows positive results in transthyretin familial amyloidosis.
- Non-pharmacological migraine treatments show promise.
- Revised criteria for Lewy body dementia are available.
- Generic lamotrigine use is safe regarding seizures and adverse effects.
Conclusions:
- Significant progress has been made in targeted therapies for neurological and neuromuscular disorders.
- Diverse treatment modalities, from immunotherapy to gene therapy and non-pharmacological approaches, are expanding therapeutic options.
- Updated diagnostic criteria and safety profiles of generic medications contribute to better patient management.

