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.
April 19th 2024
Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending April 19, 2024.
The Expanding Role of Fluid Biomarkers in the Diagnosis and Management of Patients With Alzheimer Disease
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Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: Targeting Immune Cells to Treat Multiple Sclerosis
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Improving Care for Patients with Motor Complications of Parkinson Disease: Role of Technology and Data
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Clinical Consultations™: Considerations for Customizing Care Plans for Patients with Parkinson Disease Psychosis
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Evolving Perspectives in Alzheimer's Disease: Reaching an Earlier Diagnosis, Understanding Neuroinflammation, and Exploring Therapeutic Advances
September 15, 2024
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Mastering MS: Translating Evidence into Optimal Management Plans
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Advances In Treating Migraine in Your OB/GYN Practice: Navigating Treatment Paradigms to Improve Patient Care
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Recognizing Rett Syndrome Early to Improve Long-term Management Outcomes
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5th Annual International Congress on the Future of Neurology®
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Clinical Consultations™: Managing Depressive Episodes in Patients with Bipolar Disorder Type II
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Advances In™ Generalized Myasthenia Gravis: Improving Patient Outcomes Through Early Diagnosis and Management
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Medical Crossfire®: Understanding the Advances in Bipolar Disease Treatment—A Comprehensive Look at Treatment Selection Strategies
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Community Practice Connections™: Transforming Multiple Sclerosis Care – Clinical Updates on the Effects of BTK Inhibitors
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Burst CME: Optimizing Therapy in Parkinson’s Disease
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'REEL’ Time Patient Counseling: The Diagnostic and Treatment Journey for Patients With Bipolar Disorder Type II – From Primary to Specialty Care
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Burst Expert Illustrations & Commentary™: Visualizing the Role of the Complement Pathway in Neurological Disorders
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Burst Expert Illustrations & Commentary™: Visualizing the Implications of Anti-Complement Therapies on Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
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Burst Expert Illustrations & Commentary™ : Visualizing the Role of the Complement Proteins in Neurologic Disorders
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Addressing Healthcare Inequities: Bridging the Gap in Multiple Sclerosis – A Focus on Clinical and Healthcare Disparities in Black Patients
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Individualizing Treatment for Patients with Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
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Patient, Provider & Caregiver Connection™: Reducing the Burden of Parkinson Disease Psychosis with Personalized Management Plans
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Clinical ShowCase™ in ALS: Addressing Diagnostic Delays, Evolving Therapies, and Multidisciplinary Care
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The Changing Landscape of Parkinson Disease and New Therapies on the Horizon: Mazen Elkurd, DO
July 3rd 2023The director of the Movement Disorders Center at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, a part of Baylor Scott & White Health, talked about the evolution of treatment for Parkinson disease and the new promising therapies patients may seen over the coming years. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Patient Perspectives and the Importance of Advocacy and Support in Parkinson Disease: Lori DePorter
June 26th 2023At ATMRD 2023, Lori DePorter, global ambassador for the PMD alliance, talked from the patient experience about the need for improved communication between care teams and support groups in Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Huntington Agent PTC518 Demonstrates Significant Reduction in Key Biomarker in Phase 2 Study
June 21st 2023Over a 12-week period, PTC518 showed a safe and tolerable profile, with significant reductions in mutant huntingtin protein and an overall trend towards lowering of neurofilament light levels.
Contraindicated Medication Use Significantly Impacts Length of Hospitalization in Parkinson Disease
June 14th 2023Patients with Parkinson disease who were inpatients had significant impacts on their length of stay, readmissions, and morbidity after hospitalization when administered contraindicated medications.
Filling a Therapeutic Need in Parkinson Disease: Flexibility With IPX203
June 13th 2023Robert A. Hauser, MD, MBA, director of the Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center at the University of South Florida, provided insight on the therapeutic potential of IPX203, and why it adds flexibility to the treatment of Parkinson disease.
Extended-Release Amantadine Offers More Predictable Good ON Time for Those With Parkinson Disease
June 12th 2023Pooled results of a post hoc analysis from phase 3 studies of amantadine (Gocovri; Supernus) suggest that the therapy offers increased good ON time, and in intervals that are more predictable for patients, compared with placebo.