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 25th 2025
Experts shared their clinical perspectives on trending topics in the treatment and management of movement disorders at the 4th Annual Advanced Therapeutics in Movement and Related Disorders (ATMRD) Congress.
Educating and Easing Interdisciplinary Care Teams to Treat Parkinson Disease: Eli Pollard
February 2nd 2023The chief training and education officer at the Parkinson’s Foundation provided perspective on the vast types of medical professionals who can learn from the organization’s new education series. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Using Deep Brain Stimulation to Treat Alzheimer Disease Symptoms
February 1st 2023Donald Whiting, MD, chair of Allegheny Health Network’s Neurosciences Institute, provided insight on ADvance II, a multinational trial exploring the use of deep brain stimulation in patients with mild Alzheimer disease.
Understanding Parkinson’s Foundation’s New Community Education Series: Eli Pollard
January 31st 2023The chief training and education officer at the Parkinson’s Foundation provided perspective on a recently launched online program aimed at educating healthcare professionals. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Cognitive Impairments in Activities of Daily Living Predict Conversion to Parkinson Disease Dementia
January 26th 2023After a follow-up of nearly 4 years, nearly half of the patients (n = 10) with baseline classification of cognitive IADL impairment and mild cognitive impairment converted to dementia.
Mesdopetam Fails to Improve ON Time But Shows Anti-Dyskinesia Effects in Parkinson Disease
January 25th 2023Mesdopetam showed significant effects on the secondary end point of Unified Dyskinesia Rating Scale, an assessment of involuntary movements associated with long-term treatment with dopaminergic medication.
FDA Accepts Supplemental NDA for Valbenazine as Therapy for Huntington Disease Chorea
January 24th 2023The phase 3 KINECT-HD study, which showed statistically significant differences from placebo in Total Maximal Chorea score, served as one of the main parts to valbenazine’s supplemental new drug application.
Research Identifies Protective Drugs Toward Parkinson Disease, Warranting Future Consideration
January 16th 2023Plain sulfonamide diuretics was identified as a drug chemical subgroup potentially inversely associated with Parkinson disease risk, while weaker signals included insulin and ß2-adrenergic agonists.
How Robotics Are Revolutionizing the Future of Neurosurgery: Richard Williamson, MD, FAANS
January 14th 2023The neurosurgeon at Allegheny Health Network detailed the potential for robotics in neurosurgery over the coming years, and the vast improvements in comfortability during these procedures. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]