Neuromuscular DiseaseInfo Center

How Weight Loss Might Help Your Knees
Losing weight might slow down the degeneration of cartilage in your knees, according to a new study.
A New Rx for ALS
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a medication to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
There's a New Treatment for Batten Disease
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first treatment for a specific form of Batten disease.
A Shocking Treatment for Cluster Headaches
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an easy-to-use device to treat pain associated with episodic cluster headaches.
First Tardive Dyskinesia Rx Approved
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first drug to treat tardive dyskinesia.
There's a New Rx for a Common Huntington's Symptom
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a medication to treat a common symptom of Huntington’s disease.
New Multiple Sclerosis Rx Gets Approval
A newly approved multiple sclerosis (MS) medication is the first ever approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat a particular type of MS.
Opioid-Induced Constipation Rx Approved
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new medication to help treat constipation caused by opioids.
Together, These Meds Might Be Dangerous
What do you get when you mix strong painkillers with medications for anxiety? You might get a raised risk of overdose, according to a new study.
New Parkinson's Rx Gets FDA Nod
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an add-on therapy for patients with Parkinson's disease.