The United Arab Emirates has unveiled two gene therapy projects targeting autism, epilepsy, and rare brain disorders in children. The initiatives focus on underlying genetic causes and earlier diagnosis.
A review of 17 studies involving 20,342 patients found anti-amyloid Alzheimer’s drugs had “trivial” effects after 18 months and increased the risk of brain swelling and bleeding. A separate PET study suggested ARIA-E may mark brain regions with greater amyloid plaque reduction.
A study finds most children with enterovirus meningitis have favorable long-term outcomes, with only 8.9% experiencing adverse sequelae. Meanwhile, global data shows 259,000 meningitis deaths in 2023, with children under 5 accounting for over one-third of fatalities. Non-polio enteroviruses were the leading cause of meningitis cases worldwide.
Measles cases are reappearing across the United States, challenging health systems unprepared for a disease declared eliminated in 2000. Clinical leaders must ensure rapid identification, isolation protocols, and vaccination strategies to prevent outbreaks.
The FDA has authorized the first human trial of an allogeneic stem cell therapy for epilepsy, developed by Shanghai-based Unixell Biotechnology. The therapy uses donor-derived stem cells to produce GABA and suppress seizures in drug-resistant patients.
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals is advancing avexitide toward potential FDA approval for post-bariatric hypoglycemia, with Phase 3 LUCIDITY trial results expected in Q3 2026 and a cash runway extending into 2028.
New research addresses CAR T-cell therapy safety through a venetoclax-controlled on-off switch and a prospective study identifying neurotoxicity risk markers in pediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
The FDA accepted a new drug application for tirabrutinib to treat relapsed or refractory primary central nervous system lymphoma, with a decision expected December 18, 2026. The application is supported by phase 2 trial data showing a 67% overall response rate.
T-cell immunotherapies including CAR T-cell therapy and T-cell engagers are expanding cancer treatment options but present significant cardiovascular risks and operational complexities requiring coordinated multidisciplinary management.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued two Emergency Use Authorizations on February 18, 2026, for NexGard products to treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs and cats.
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COMPLETED | NA |
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