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
Here's some of what is coming soon to NeurologyLive® this week.
FDA Clears INTRABEAM 700 as Supportive Device for Intraoperative Radiation Therapy
April 29th 2025The ZEISS INTRABEAM 700 advances neurosurgical oncology by enabling precise intraoperative radiotherapy delivery, improved workflow efficiency, and enhanced collaboration between neurosurgeons and oncologists.
Phase 2 Findings Support Further Development of 5-HT1A Receptor Agonist NLX-112 in Parkinson Disease
April 25th 2025NLX-112 demonstrated safety and potential efficacy in reducing levodopa-induced dyskinesia and improving motor symptoms in Parkinson disease, with additional benefits seen in patients also receiving stable amantadine.
GENERATION HD2 Trial of Huntington Agent Tominersen Amended to Include Only Higher Dose
April 24th 2025Roche has updated its phase 2 GENERATION HD2 trial to continue testing only the higher 100 mg dose of tominersen, following interim data favoring its potential clinical benefit in Huntington disease.
Expanding Access to Whole Genome Sequencing in Parkinson Research: James Beck, PhD
April 17th 2025The chief scientific officer of the Parkinson’s Foundation discussed the foundation’s efforts to integrate whole genome sequencing into PD GENEration and expand access across diverse global populations. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Building Community and Education Through the AMDAPP CME Conference: Kinsey McCartney, PA-C
April 13th 2025The physician assistant at UCSF Movement Disorder and Neuromodulation Center reflected on the value of AMDAPP in fostering professional connection, education, and patient-centered care among movement disorder APPs. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Revolutionizing Neurology Care: Previewing Cleveland Clinic’s New Neurological Institute
April 11th 2025Cleveland Clinic’s $1.1 billion Neurological Institute, opening in 2027, will revolutionize neurological care with a state-of-the-art, patient-centered design integrating advanced technology and innovative care solutions.
Beyond CSF: Quanterix’s Simoa Platform Brings Blood-Based Biomarkers to the Forefront
April 3rd 2025Mark Roskey, PhD, chief scientific officer at Quanterix, provided clinical insight on the function of the company’s Simoa technology and the incorporation of various biomarkers to aid in the diagnosis of Alzheimer disease.
Patient-Informed Phase 2 ATLANTIS Study Tests Selective D1PAM Agent Glovadalen for Parkinson Disease
April 3rd 2025Presented at the 2025 AD/PD Conference, the study incorporates patient engagement in its design and implementation, focusing on optimizing study accessibility, reducing burden, and evaluating glovadalen’s potential as an adjunctive treatment for PD.