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.
August 29th 2025
Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending August 29, 2025.
AUPN 2025 Preview: Simulation as a Tool to Develop Nonclinical Competencies in Trainees
July 15th 2025Nuri Jacoby, MD, a neurologist at Maimonides Medical Center and SUNY Downstate, previewed his talk at the 2025 AUPN Annual Meeting on using simulation to evaluate nonclinical competencies like communication and professionalism. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Centering Empathy in Parkinson Care by Listening Beyond the Diagnosis: María L. De León, MD
July 14th 2025The movement disorder specialist and patient living with Parkinson disease highlighted the need for a more human-centered approach in managing chronic and progressive movement disorders. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
Gender Disparities in Mood and Quality of Life of Parkinson Disease After DBS: Molly Abbott, BM BCh
July 10th 2025The neuropsychiatry researcher at King's College London highlighted significant gender differences in anxiety, depression, quality of life, and social support among patients with PD undergoing deep brain stimulation. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Revisiting Deep Brain Stimulation in a Pediatric-Onset Dystonia Case: Pamela Zeilman, NP
July 3rd 2025The nurse practitioner in the Center for Movement Disorders & Neurorestoration at the University of Florida discussed a complex case of childhood-onset dystonia treated with DBS. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
Understanding the Phenomenology and Impact of Psychosis in Parkinson Disease: William Ondo, MD
June 30th 2025The director of the Movement Disorders Clinic at Houston Methodist Hospital discussed the distinct features, progression, and clinical implications of psychosis in Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Incorporating Palliative Care Principles into Movement Disorder Management: Jennifer Corcoran, MD
June 30th 2025The movement disorder neurologist at University of Rochester Medical Center outlined a 5-pillar model that emphasized holistic care, patient-centered communication, and proactive support in movement disorders. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Improving the Management of Parkinson Through Psychological Interventions: Marcia Pasqualini, PhD
June 30th 2025The professor of psychology at Avila University discussed how cognitive behavioral therapy and social support can help to improve quality of life for individuals with Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Reviewing Evidence-Based Rehabilitation for Voice and Movement in Parkinson Disease Care
June 27th 2025Cynthia Fox, PhD, CCC-SLP, CEO and co-founder of LSVT Global, discussed the evolution of rehabilitative therapies in PD and stressed early referrals for speech, physical, and occupational therapy.