FDA approves first therapy for Alexander disease

• by Kathryn Wighton

• September 4, 2026

Estriol may ease menopause-related cognitive decline

Women reported improvement across 6 cognitive domains during 12 months of estriol-based treatment, while murine models suggested a potential astrocyte-mediated mechanism.

• by Andrea Surnit

• September 3, 2026

• 3 min

FDA Clears Exoskeleton for Spinal Cord Injury

Use is limited to level indoor and adjoining outdoor areas and requires supervision by a companion with specialized training.

• by Kathryn Wighton

• August 12, 2026

• 2 min

Pediatric neurologist Dr. John Gaitanis to lead NIH’s Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

• August 21, 2026