Movement Disorders

Catch up on any of the neurology news headlines you may have missed in August 2025, compiled into 1 place by the NeurologyLive® team.

A recent trial shows that 3 infusions of stem cells significantly enhance motor function in Parkinson patients, highlighting the need for further research.

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Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending September 5, 2025.

Panelist discusses how distinguishing between dyskinesia (choreiform, dance-like movements) and tremor in Parkinson disease is crucial for treatment decisions, as modern therapeutic options including extended-release amantadine, continuous subcutaneous delivery systems, and advanced formulations can now effectively manage both motor fluctuations and troublesome dyskinesias simultaneously.

The director of the Neuroethics Program at Cleveland Clinic discussed the evolving role of ethics in neurological clinical trials, highlighting skill development, safeguards, and patient-centered decision-making.

The physician assistant specializing in Parkinson disease talked about the shared decision-making process when discussing advanced therapies for movement disorder care with patients. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The nurse practitioner in the Center for Movement Disorders & Neurorestoration at the University of Florida discussed clinical experiences with deep brain stimulation for atypical MS tremor and PD. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The director of the Movement Disorders Clinic at Houston Methodist Hospital outlined a stepwise approach for identifying, managing, and treating hallucinations in patients with Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

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Test your neurology knowledge with NeurologyLive®'s weekly quiz series, featuring questions on a variety of clinical and historical neurology topics. This week's topic is on the link between iRBD and neurodegeneration.

Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending August 29, 2025.

The director of the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health talked about prevention, understanding disease mechanisms, and creating a patient-centered care model in Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

A recent Canadian study reported similar trends in polysomnography and positive airway pressure initiation over a decade between patients with Parkinson disease and matched controls.

A pivotal phase 3 study explores ampreloxetine's potential to treat neurogenic orthostatic hypotension in multiple system atrophy patients, aiming for FDA approval.

The director of the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health highlighted the need for equitable, worldwide access to levodopa for patients with Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

The neurologist at Maimonides Medical Center and SUNY Downstate shared how interactive simulations give neurology trainees the chance to practice skills, gain feedback, and move beyond passive learning. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

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.

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At the 2025 ATMRD Congress, a patient advocate living with Parkinson disease emphasized the importance of amplifying patient voices at educational conferences for movement disorders. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending August 22, 2025.

A new study reveals NT-0796's potential to reduce neuroinflammation in Parkinson's disease, paving the way for future treatments.

A recent study highlights that hearing aids significantly lower dementia risk in younger patients with hearing loss, emphasizing the need for early intervention.

The physician assistant specializing in Parkinson disease talked about how comorbidities and patient preference guide clinical decisions in prescribing on-demand therapies for Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The CEO and cofounder of LSVT Global highlighted the importance of clinicians referring their patients with Parkinson disease early to evidence-based physical therapies, occupational therapies, and speech therapies. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]