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Papilledema is a term that is exclusively used when a disc swelling is secondary to increased intracranial pressure (ICP). It must be distinguished from optic disc swelling from other causes which is simply termed "optic disc edema". Papilledema must also be distinguished from pseudo-papilledema such as optic disc drusen. Since the root cause of papilledema is increased intracranial pressure (ICP) this is an alarming sign which may presage such entities as brain tumor, CNS inflammation, cerebral venous thrombosis, or idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH).
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Earlier in the year we saw significant institutional capital entering into the psychedelics market by way of Lykos Therapeutics (formerly MAPS PBC) $100M Series A. This week, we saw this trend continue with Deep Track Capital and Commodore Capital LP participating in MindMed's private placement of 12.5M shares priced at $6/share and Ally Bridge Group, Driehaus Capital Management LLC, Great Point Partners, Janus Henderson Investors, Marshall Wace, Octagon Capital Advisors, Soleus Capital Management, L.P., Special Situations Funds, and Woodline Partners LP all deploying into MindMed's accompanying underwritten offering of over 16.5M common shares also priced at $6/share for approx. $175M in combined proceeds. We expect to see this trend continue on both the public and private sides of neuropsychiatry.
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Please take a look at a new publication from the lab: A Kv3 channel modulator targets cell dysfunction in vitro and motor impairment/seizure susceptibility in vivo in a mouse model of Progressive Myoclonus Epilepsy Type 7 (EPM7) https://lnkd.in/dp8CqriS This preclinical data supported ClinicalTrials.gov ID NCT05873062 (https://lnkd.in/dCbGs_XU) to evaluate the safety, blood levels and effects of AUT00201 (a more potent modulator) in patients with EPM7.
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Obesity and the CV-Met area dominate the news at present, but it’s worth bearing in mind the revival of innovation in the chronic mass market conditions of aging extends beyond CV-Met. #cns and #neurology’s own overdue innovative renaissance has been headlined by the long, hard road to viable Alzheimer’s disease modifying therapeutics, but there’s more to the CNS story than that, as Abbvie’s $8.7bn purchase of #Cerevel, a developer of medicines for Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, psychosis, epilepsy and panic disorder shows. The road to CNS success continues to challenge, but the potential for the right treatments is huge. Markus Gores and Stefan Lutzmayer’s paper on the road the CNS success is available now- link below. https://lnkd.in/gamddXiF
Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: The Long Road to Success in CNS
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Our work was published as the first online article in the journal of Translational Neurodegeneration this year!! The findings demonstrate that administering the clinical anti-angiogenic drug bevacizumab at an early age to 5xFAD mice, a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease, leads to a notable enhancement in cognitive function and improvement in cerebrovascular dysfunctions. Furthermore, the RNA-seq results suggest that the protective effects of bevacizumab may differ based on the molecular basis of sex. Bevacizumab has been clinically used in combination with anti-tumor drugs to inhibit angiogenesis and restore vascular integrity. Additionally, it has demonstrated significant efficacy in improving cerebral edema and radiation necrosis in patients with radiation-induced brain injury. Our findings suggest that Bevacizumab could potentially be a medication option for the clinical treatment of Alzheimer's disease, and provide insights into its underlying mechanism. https://lnkd.in/gCC52jid
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This is really great news from Delix! Psychedelics show enormous promise as antidepressants, anxiolytics and in treatment of substance use disorders. However, the cost and time of implementing psychedelic assisted therapy cannot be overlooked. Establishing clinics, training medical personnel and the length of in-house stays are all going to hinder availability of access to psychedelics for psychiatric conditions. Decreasing the duration of drug effect through route of administration or altering pharmacokinetics is one promising route. Decoupling the hallucinogenic properties from the therapeutic effect is a really exciting opportunity. Animal models have demonstrated that compounds structurally similar to classical psychedelics but lacking head twitch response (inferring lack of hallucinogenic properties) can still produce antidepressant and anxiolytic effects. Additionally, classical psychedelics can still produce antidepressant effects when co-administered with selective 5-HT2A antagonists. It's great to see this science is making it's way to clinical development and we are still seeing such positive results.
Delix is excited to announce Phase 1 interim results and preclinical efficacy findings evaluating our lead #neuroplastogen DLX-001 at the ACNP Annual Meeting. As the first novel neuroplastogen to enter the clinic, these human data show DLX-001 to be safe, well-tolerated, and non-hallucinogenic, and we look forward to studying its potential for #patients with #neuropsychiatric conditions in our upcoming Phase II. Get the full details here: https://lnkd.in/efDvyH77
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Obesity and the CV-Met area dominate the news at present, but it’s worth bearing in mind the revival of innovation in the chronic mass market conditions of aging extends beyond CV-Met. #cns and #neurology’s own overdue innovative renaissance has been headlined by the long, hard road to viable Alzheimer’s disease modifying therapeutics, but there’s more to the CNS story than that, as Abbvie’s $8.7bn purchase of #Cerevel, a developer of medicines for Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, psychosis, epilepsy and panic disorder shows. The road to CNS success continues to challenge, but the potential for the right treatments is huge. Markus Gores and Stefan Lutzmayer’s paper on the road the CNS success is available now- link below. https://lnkd.in/gamddXiF
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Exciting news for paediatric oncology as NICE recommends new life-extending treatment for aggressive brain cancer. The ground breaking news promises to redefine care standards for children and teenagers battling an aggressive form of brain cancer. NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) has just recommended a new targeted drug combination treatment that marks a significant advancement in our fight against this devastating disease. The treatment, a combination of dabrafenib (also known as Finlee) and trametinib (also known as Spexotras), is poised to revolutionise care for patients with BRAF V600E mutation-positive glioma. What makes this recommendation particularly remarkable is its potential to not only extend life but also enhance its quality, a paramount consideration for patients and their families. One of the most remarkable aspects of this treatment is its accessibility. Unlike traditional hospital-based therapies, dabrafenib with trametinib can be administered at home, offering a level of convenience and comfort previously unheard of in paediatric oncology. This shift from hospital-centric care to home-based treatment represents a significant step forward in patient-centric care.
New treatment for brain tumour approved after over 20 years of research
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The BRAIN Foundation Industry Spotlight aims to inform and bring to public awareness companies that are developing novel solutions for #autism and related disorders: #biomarkers precision diagnostics or new and ground-breaking treatments and therapies. This week’s spotlight is on Eumentis Therapeutics Inc., a privately held clinical stage pharmaceutical company founded in 2019 with the mission to develop novel #therapies to improve the quality of life of patients suffering from central nervous system disorders. EuMentis is evaluating #neuropsychiatric conditions that involve glutamate or dopamine imbalance for low-trapping NMDA antagonists, EM-221, or other novel compounds derived from its platforms to treat symptoms of pediatric neuropsychiatric disorders such as Tourette Syndrome and #AutismSpectrumDisorder. To find out more visit https://lnkd.in/eAeGaMjV EUMENTIS TEAM Mark Tepper, Ph.D., President & CEO Randall D. Marshall MD, Chief Medical Officer James Larrick, MD, PhD Chief Scientific Officer Catherine Moncad Head of Regulatory Services (TMC) Jo Emmett Head of Clinical Operations Xiaoming Zhang, PhD Head of CMC EUMENTIS SCIENTIFIC ADVISORS Stuart Lipton, MD, PhD (Scientific Founder) Professor, Scripps Research Institute and UC San Diego, La Jolla Jeffrey Neul, MD, PhD Professor, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN Stephen Traynelis, PhD Professor, Dept of Pharmacology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA Gagan Joshi, MD Associate Professor, Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School; Director, Autism Spectrum Disorder Program, Mass General Hospital Donald Gilbert, MD Professor, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Keith Coffman, MD Associate Professor, Children’s Mercy Hospital #neuroscience #pharmaceuticals #science #drugdevelopment #clinicaltrials #tourettesyndrome #precisionmedicine
Industry Spotlight: EuMentis Therapeutics - Developing novel treatments for ASD and related neuropsychiatric disorders
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