📄 New study in JND: Therapeutic inertia in #MyastheniaGravis is common ~80% of neurologists failed to escalate treatment in ≥2 scenarios. Key drivers: • Resistance to new therapies • Low organisational support Implication: innovation ≠ implementation. Full report here: buff.ly/TuupmaU

📄 New review in JND: Somatic instability in DM1 CTG repeat expansions: • Grow over time • Vary by tissue (muscle > blood) • Are shaped by DNA repair (MMR, FAN1) Read the open access review here: buff.ly/VcelXQu #DM1 #RepeatExpansion #Genetics #RareDisease

📄 New in Journal of Neuromuscular Diseases: Sirolimus may help manage steroid-refractory hepatotoxicity following #AAV gene therapy in #DMD. In 4 cases, liver enzymes improved, allowing steroid tapering. Important insights for safety & monitoring: buff.ly/otZi5hl

📄 New in JND Muscle MRI detects early, subtype-specific patterns in idiopathic inflammatory myopathies: buff.ly/ihGdZJG ✔️ Distinct signatures across IBM, DM, PM, ASYS, IMNM ✔️ Correlates with muscle strength & CK #Myositis #MRI #Neuromuscular

New in JND Expanded characterization of autosomal recessive HMGCR-related limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. 🧬 6 families, 11 patients 🧬 3 novel variants identified 🧬 Broader phenotype incl. congenital onset & liver involvement Advancing understanding of this ultra-rare condition: buff.ly/UhlmShr

📄 New study: A novel implantable catheter–port (ThecaFlex DRx) enables repeated intrathecal delivery of nusinersen in SMA. ✔️ 100% implantation success ✔️ 92% received treatment via device ✔️ Promising early safety profile buff.ly/Fwf37nT #SMA #Nusinersen #Neurology

📄 New review in JND Satellite cells are central to muscle regeneration and a growing class of disorders termed satellite cell-opathies. Emerging therapies include gene editing, cell therapy, and niche-targeting drugs. Read the full review here: buff.ly/n5brzO7 #StemCells #RareDisease

📄 New research in JND: The phase 3 REACH trial evaluated losmapimod in FSHD While the study did not meet its primary endpoint, losmapimod was well tolerated, with insights that may guide future trials. buff.ly/vVwusOF #FSHD #ClinicalTrials #Neuromuscular #RareDisease

📄 From our special issue on RNA therapeutics: A study examining cardiac outcomes in DMD treated with the exon-skipping therapy eteplirsen. Treated patients showed slower LVEF decline and lower risk of reaching cardiac dysfunction thresholds. buff.ly/ycbsqVl #DMD #RNATherapeutics #ExonSkipping

📄 Next from the JND special issue on RNA therapeutics: A focused review of real-world evidence for nusinersen in #SMA. Across thousands of treated patients worldwide, data supports sustained motor benefits and a favourable safety profile. Read it here: buff.ly/WISRWey #Neuromuscular #RareDisease

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From the JND special issue on RNA therapeutics: Aartsma-Rus & Takeda examine the development of ASO therapies for #Duchenne muscular dystrophy and #SMA. The article highlights scientific, clinical and regulatory lessons for future therapies. Read it here: buff.ly/rJJb5N7 #Neuromuscular #DMD #SMA

A historical perspective on the development of antisense oligonucleotide treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and spinal muscular atrophy - Annemieke Aartsma-Rus, Shin'ichi Takeda, 2026

Splice modulating antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) have been approved for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (nusinersen) and Duchenne muscular dystrophy...

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🧬 New Special Issue of JND out today to celebrate #RareDiseaseDay: “RNA Therapeutics in Neuromuscular Disorders” Exploring RNA-targeted approaches in Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Spinal muscular atrophy, Myotonic dystrophy and more: buff.ly/JOtdEJb #Neuromuscular #RNAtherapeutics #DMD #SMA #DM1

🎧 New podcast out now! Prof Laurent Servais (joining us from a busy airport) chats with Dr Grace McMacken about the future of newborn screening for neuromuscular disorders. 👉 Listen here: buff.ly/zLMcu3B #SMA #Neuromuscular #NewbornScreening

Newborn Screening, with Professor Laurent Servais

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🫀 Myocarditis is a serious risk after gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). In this new review paper, Kaufman et al. call for proactive cardiac monitoring & risk stratification to safeguard patients receiving AAV-based therapies. #DMD #GeneTherapy #Myocarditis 🔗 buff.ly/mhlJVGK

Knowledge on early motor milestones in #DMD is limited, but this is essential given increasing newborn screening and earlier age groups in clinical trials. 📑 This research study by Lowes et al sheds new light on DMD in <5 year age group. ➡️ Full report here buff.ly/x1Y7sCl

From our latest issue 🆕 research from @uottawa.bsky.social demonstrating peripheral effects before motor neuron loss in the #SMA 2B/- mouse model. Read the #openaccess paper here: buff.ly/51H530o #spinalmuscularatrophy #neuromuscularjunction

New insights into LAMA2 related dystrophies using international registry data @cureCMD - essential info on early clinical findings and natural history. Check out the full #openaccess paper here buff.ly/1zO5RUn

New #openaccess review by Dangouloff et al covers newborn screening (NBS) for neuromuscular diseases like SMA, Duchenne, Pompe, and X-ALD. Early diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment, but NBS is still underused. Read more: buff.ly/tIqTeZy #Genomics #RareDiseases

New original research from Manon et al provides novel insights into #myotonicdystrophy type 2, from the Dutch neuromuscular database. Their study shows ncreased risk of cardiac disease, pneumonia, and malignancies. Read the full report here: buff.ly/LhquCrS

NEW research paper in JND = open label extension study of the neonatal Fc receptor inhibitor Rozanolixizumab #MyastheniaGravis: - Clinically meaningful and consistent improvement - Acceptable safety profile - Beneficial in AChR and MuSK MG Read the report here journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

The power of collaboration and data sharing for #raredisease. The data from this report from @TREAT_NMD is from more than 1700 patients with #myotonicdystrophy type 2, the largest cohort ever reported. Read it in full here:

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New research by Hayes et al. - the "semitendinosus sign" can be a useful diagnostic tool in titin-related myopathy. Read the full paper here:

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📊 In a first of its kind study, Ashrafi et al. compares real-world efficacy of oral risdiplam vs intrathecal nusinersen in 125 children with SMA type 2 and 3 over 6 months. Read the full report here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/22143602241288087 #SMA #RareDisease

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How many countries are screening newborns for #SMA? A new paper by Vrščaj et al surveys 86 experts from 80 countries on current implementation, therapy access, and future projections. Read the full paper here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/22143602241288095

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