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Living with Parkinson's disease doesn't mean giving up on quality of life, says a leading expert who's working to rewrite what's possible for patients. Dr. Susan Fox at Toronto's University Health Network is combining cutting-edge treatment with patient voices to transform care.
SGMC Health in South Georgia becomes the first in the region to offer FDA-approved infusion therapy that slows early Alzheimer's progression. The treatment helps patients maintain independence longer by targeting the disease itself, not just symptoms.
A breakthrough medication helped highly treatment-resistant epilepsy patients reduce their seizures by more than half in a major clinical trial. The once-daily pill works through an entirely new mechanism and could reach patients by next year.
Walter Grkovic just became the first Australian to receive a "smart" brain implant that automatically adjusts to fight Parkinson's symptoms in real time. The new adaptive deep brain stimulation technology has already helped 150,000 Australians living with the debilitating disease.
SGMC Health is now providing FDA-approved infusion therapy that can slow early Alzheimer's progression, giving South Georgia families new hope. This marks one of the first treatments that targets the disease itself rather than just managing symptoms.
Neurologists are elevating exercise to the same priority level as medication for treating Parkinson's disease. Movement is becoming a core prescription, not just a helpful add-on.
After hiding her Parkinson's diagnosis for a decade, Rebecca King-Crews is sharing how a breakthrough non-invasive brain procedure gave her the ability to write again. She's going public to make the life-changing treatment accessible to everyone.
Patients with debilitating tremors can now get relief without surgery at Penn State Health, using sound waves guided by MRI to target the brain. Most go home the same day with immediate improvement.
Medical experts just released breakthrough stroke guidelines that could help thousands more patients recover, including children getting specialized treatment recommendations for the first time. The updates expand the treatment window and give doctors new tools to save brain function in both young and older patients.
Children with Hunter syndrome just got their first new treatment option in nearly two decades. The FDA approved AVLAYAH, a breakthrough therapy from Denali Therapeutics that offers fresh hope to families facing this rare genetic disease.
The FDA has accepted a groundbreaking treatment for Alexander disease for priority review, offering hope to families battling a rare neurological condition that has no approved therapies. If approved by September, zilganersen would become the first medicine ever available for this devastating illness.
A breakthrough treatment for seizure disorders exceeded expectations in its final clinical trial, bringing hope to millions who live with epilepsy. The drug reduced seizure frequency significantly and could reach patients by late 2026.
A groundbreaking treatment could help children with Dravet syndrome not just reduce seizures, but actually improve cognitive development and daily living skills. For the first time, families facing this devastating genetic condition have hope for a disease-modifying therapy.
After decades of slow progress, ALS researchers at VCU Health say they're more optimistic about finding a cure than at any point in history. The Richmond team is combining new FDA-approved treatments with cutting-edge research to extend lives and find solutions.
People with a rare autoimmune disorder that causes blindness and paralysis now have a promising new treatment option. A clinical trial showed daratumumab reduced relapse risk by 74% compared to placebo.
Researchers identified a specific brain network driving Parkinson's disease and showed that targeting it with non-invasive treatment more than doubled symptom improvement. The discovery could transform how doctors diagnose and treat the disease affecting over 10 million people worldwide.
Researchers at UT Health San Antonio are revolutionizing stroke recovery by urging doctors to diagnose and treat painful muscle stiffness much earlier. This shift could help millions of stroke survivors walk, move, and reclaim their independence.
A breakthrough stroke treatment combining clot removal with medication helped 57% of patients fully recover, compared to just 42% with standard care. The simple addition could transform outcomes for thousands of stroke survivors worldwide.
Canadian researchers built a lightweight wrist brace that reduces hand tremors by up to 79% without batteries, motors, or surgery. The device could transform daily life for millions living with Parkinson's and similar conditions.