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Movement Disorders
The NeurologyLive movement disorders clinical focus page is a source for all the latest news regarding the clinical care of patients with Parkinson disease, essential tremor, Huntington disease, dystonia, ataxia, and more. This page features podcasts, videos, and news about FDA actions, study and clinical trial findings, clinical guideline updates, and interviews with experts in the clinical care of movement disorders.
Trends in Movement Disorder Research: Ihtsham ul Haq, MD, FAAN
April 20, 2021
Video
The chief of Movement Disorders Division at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine discussed some of the recent focused efforts to uncover more about Parkinson disease and what is on the horizon.
Validated MANAGE-PD Tool May Identify Parkinson Disease Treatment Gaps
April 19, 2021
Article
In total, 50% of patients eligible for device-aided therapies did not report having any discussion with providers about future device-aided therapies.
Treatment Disparities, Neurologic Complications Clarified by COVID-19 Neurological Research
April 19, 2021
Article
The 2021 AAN Meeting Hot Topics plenary focused on neurological facets of COVID-19, and featured insight from Anthony Fauci, MD, of NIAID, and Walter Koroshetz, MD, of NINDS, among others.
Deep Brain Stimulation Leads Advances in Neuromodulation for Movement Disorders
April 19, 2021
Article
An AAN session included presentations of research on the latest advancements and knowledge in neuromodulation for patients with these disorders.
This Week on NeurologyLive — April 19, 2021
April 19, 2021
Article
Here's what is coming soon to NeurologyLive.
Multiple Independent Current Control DBS Associated With Improved Outcomes in Parkinson Disease
April 18, 2021
Article
No stimulation adverse effects were reported, and patients on the MICC stimulation alone resulted in greater than 50% improvement in UPDRS motor scores.
NeurologyLive Friday 5 — April 16, 2021
April 16, 2021
Article
Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive's highlights from the week ending April 16, 2021.
Expanded Research on Targeting Mechanisms of Parkinson Disease: Rodolfo Savica, MD, PhD
April 15, 2021
Video
The consultant in the Department of Neurology at Mayo Clinic discussed the mechanisms of action researchers should key in on for patients with Parkinson disease.
What to Expect from the 2021 American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting
April 14, 2021
Article
The 2021 AAN Annual Meeting will be held virtually from April 17-22. Follow along with coverage from NeurologyLive, including expert interviews and session recaps.
Managing OFF-Episodes in Parkinson’s Disease
April 14, 2021
Video
Experts in neurology Laxman Bahroo, DO and Mindy K. Bixby, DO share insights into the diagnosis, management, and treatment of OFF-episodes in Parkinson’s Disease and highlight key therapeutic options currently available and in development.