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Lamotrigine appears to be effective over two years in channelopathies
On 16/02/2026
Used as an alternative to mexiletine in the treatment of non-dystrophic myotonia, lamotrigine shows lasting efficacy in a new British study: it involved 37 patients…
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ERN EURO-NMD webinar, 19 Feb.: Dr. Marcella Ner (Italy)
On 13/02/2026
Genetics Month episode 3: Genetics of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Impact on New Therapies Thursday 19 February 2026 – 16:00-17:00 Paris time Dr. Marcella Neri…
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Intrathecal gene therapy Itvisma effective in two Phase III trials in SMA
On 13/02/2026
In SMN1-related proximal spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), the intravenous treatment Zolgensma is indicated for infants and young children weighing less than 21 kg with type…
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Full speed ahead to the 4th Muscle Week and the 2026 Muscle Conference!
On 12/02/2026
The Winter Olympic Games offer a timely reminder of a fundamental truth: muscle is not only responsible for athletic prowess and sporting performance, it is, above all, a major public health issue. By interacting with many organs,…
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The Institute acquires a new, latest-generation multimodal confocal microscope
On 12/02/2026
Bruno Cadot, researcher at the Center of Research in Myology and head of the MyoImage technology platform, oversaw the acquisition of a latest-generation Nikon AXR-NSPARC confocal…
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ERN EURO-NMD webinar, 12 Feb.: Dr. Fernanda Fortunato (Italy)
On 09/02/2026
Genetics Month episode 2: CPMS Use and Value for Genetic Case Discussions Thursday, 12 February 2026 – 16:00-17:00 Paris time Dr. Fernanda Fortunato (University Hospital…
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Effects of exoskeletons on mobility and motor function in MND patients
On 05/02/2026
Neuromuscular diseases (NMDs) cause progressive muscle weakness that significantly impairs patients’ functional abilities and quality of life. Romain Feigean, researchers in Neuromuscular Physiology and Evaluation…
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A new FDX2 mutation identified in a form of mitochondrial myopathy
On 05/02/2026
An Italian team studied the case of a 9-year-old patient with a mitochondrial myopathy called MEOAL (Mitochondrial Episodic Myopathy with or without Optic Atrophy and…
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French study identifies prognostic markers for interstitial lung disease associated with anti-synthase syndrome
On 04/02/2026
Conducted in seven reference or competence centres in north-eastern France, the TYPASS retrospective study included 132 adults with antisynthetase syndrome and interstitial lung disease: 39%…
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Positive results from the Phase III SAPPHIRE trial with apitegromab in SMA
On 02/02/2026
Apitegromab is a human monoclonal antibody that selectively inhibits myostatin activation to improve muscle function. Its efficacy was evaluated at one year in the Phase…
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Feedback on inflammatory myositis in the African population of Martinique
On 30/01/2026
Clinicians in Martinique report on their experience in the field of inflammatory myopathies occurring in the Caribbean population of African origin: the records of 174…
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Evrysdi, reimbursed for presymptomatic SMA
On 29/01/2026
According to the publication in the Official Journal of 13 January 2026, the conditions for reimbursement of Evrysdi (Risdiplam) in oral solution form have been…
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Is rituximab useful in ocular myasthenia gravis?
On 29/01/2026
Chinese clinicians report encouraging results regarding the use of rituximab, an anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody, in forms of ocular myasthenia gravis: their pilot study involved 9…
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“Michel Fardeau, a life under the microscope”: testimony from a pioneer in myology
On 28/01/2026
The French Society of Myology (SFM) has published « Michel Fardeau, a life under the microscope », a beautiful book (in French) dedicated to the founding father…
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An unprecedented paediatric case of myopathy linked to the HMGCR gene
On 28/01/2026
HMGCR is an enzyme involved in the metabolism of cholesterol and other metabolites. Until now, it was best known in connection with autoimmune necrotising myopathy…
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A rare form of myosinopathy now better understood
On 27/01/2026
Researchers at the Institute of Myology* compiled clinical and genetic data from 13 patients who were found to have pathologic variants of the MYH2 gene:…
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A comprehensive study of a series of patients with SLONM
On 26/01/2026
Italian clinicians analysed the clinical and biological data from a large series of cases of sporadic late-onset nemaline myopathy (SLONM): they added their own cases…
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The utility of the national Pompe disease registry in understanding causes of death and comorbidities
On 26/01/2026
The French Pompe disease registry, which includes 200 patients, is an unrivalled source of clinical and biological data that provides a better understanding of the…
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A comparative analysis of long-read sequencing techniques in two neuromuscular diseases
On 22/01/2026
In collaboration with their Japanese colleagues, researchers from the Myology Institute* compared the diagnostic use of new sequencing technologies in the context of a growing…
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M&M’s – Muscle Monday Seminar – 26 Jan. – Dr Metodi Metodiev (France)
On 21/01/2026
Mitochondrial diseases: pathogenesis and cure 26 January 2026 from noon to 1pm (Paris time) Dr Metodi METODIEV (Institut Imagine, Paris) Invited by Marc Bitoun More information on the…