An elderly man with an aggressive form of lung cancer complicated by Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) saw his autoimmune symptoms worsen — with more limb weakness and reduced reflexes — while receiving durvalumab, an immune-related cancer therapy, according to a new case report. Appropriate treatment to restore his muscle…
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There comes a time in every parent’s journey when they discover that the child they’ve been teaching has quietly taught the parent some of life’s most profound lessons. Watching my daughter Grace, 21, live with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) has provided an abundant opportunity for me to learn from…
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Angelini Pharma, a privately-owned company based in Italy, has struck a deal — worth more than $4 billion — to acquire Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, the seller of Firdapse (amifampridine), the only approved oral therapy for Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS). The acquisition sets up the Italian pharmaceutical for entry into…
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