Acute Ischemic Stroke Guidelines Updated With Comprehensive Recommendations

The American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association (ASA) has issued an update to the 2018 guidelines for the early management of acute ischemic stroke, clarifying prior recommendations and taking into consideration new clinical trial data.

Satralizumab BLA Accepted by FDA for Treatment of NMOSD

The FDA has accepted Genentech’s biologics license application (BLA) for satralizumab based on findings from 2 phase 3 trials that showed effectiveness in reducing risk of relapses in patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD).