Researchers are looking for people with myasthenia gravis (MG) to participate in a multinational phase 2A clinical trial to evaluate the safety, tolerability and effectiveness of the investigational drug UCB7665. UCB7665, under development by UCB Pharma, is administered via subcutaneous (under-the-skin) injection and is designed to reduce the severity of muscle weakness and fatigue in . . .
Researchers are looking for people with MG to participate in a phase 2 clinical trial, to test the experimental drug RA101495 in people with generalized MG who are positive for acetylcholine receptor autoantibodies.
FDA: Soliris is approved to treat adults with generalized MG.
The FDA is reviewing Soliris, now approved to treat MG in Europe. A decision on the drug is expected on or before 10/23/17.
Alexion Pharma announced the FDA will review its investigational drug eculizumab (brand name Soliris) for treatment of refractory generalized MG.
Alexion Pharmaceuticals announced it has submitted a marketing application to the FDA for the investigational drug eculizumab (brand name Soliris).
Gina Pieroni’s passion for MDA fundraising started with an endurance challenge, a cherry picker and desire to help others.
The investigational drug amifampridine phosphate (brand name Firdapse), under development by Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Orphan Drug designation for the treatment of myasthenia gravis (MG). Amifampridine phosphate is a potassium channel inhibitor designed to prolong signals released from nerves and allow greater stimulation of muscles. The drug currently is . . .
Since its inception, MDA has invested more than $1 billion in neuromuscular disease research to uncover new treatments and cures. In 2016 alone, MDA awarded 66 new research, development and research infrastructure grants with a total funding commitment of more than $17 million. These and other MDA grants fund research projects designed to uncover the . . .
This summer MDA challenged our families, friends, sponsors, staff and others around the nation to share their stories about living life without limits despite the challenges of neuromuscular disease. Some shared moments tied to pursuing an education or career that was thought to be out of reach. Some talked about skydiving, hiking or running a . . .
