Neuromuscular

The NeurologyLive neuromuscular disease clinical focus page offers updates and information related to the clinical care and management of individuals with neuromuscular diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, and spinal muscular atrophy, as well as rare diseases. This page consists of news, podcasts, and videos about the latest FDA actions, clinical guideline updates, interviews with physicians, study and clinical trial findings, and more.

Stem Cell Therapy for Spinal Cord Injury on Pace to Soon Enter Human Phase Testing

April 20, 2021

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In an AAN plenary talk, Mark H. Tuszynski, MD, PhD, detailed the work he and colleagues have done to push stem cell therapy from the lab to the clinic to improve care for spinal cord injury.

Treatment Disparities, Neurologic Complications Clarified by COVID-19 Neurological Research

April 19, 2021

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The 2021 AAN Meeting Hot Topics plenary focused on neurological facets of COVID-19, and featured insight from Anthony Fauci, MD, of NIAID, and Walter Koroshetz, MD, of NINDS, among others.

This Week on NeurologyLive — April 19, 2021

April 19, 2021

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Risdiplam Demonstrates Continued Improvements in SMA, Cortical Hyperexcitability in ALS, Retinal Atrophy Modulated With Rituximab

April 17, 2021

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Neurology News Network for the week ending April 17, 2021.

NeurologyLive Friday 5 — April 16, 2021

April 16, 2021

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Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive's highlights from the week ending April 16, 2021.

SMA Treatment Risdiplam Demonstrates Continued Improvements in FIREFISH Study

April 15, 2021

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The ability to feed orally and swallow was maintained by an overwhelming number of patients treated with risdiplam at 24 months.

Cortical Hyperexcitability More Prominent in Cognitive Impaired ALS

April 15, 2021

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According to the study authors, future longitudinal studies assessing the evolution of cognitive and cortical excitability changes may provide a greater understanding of the importance of cortical circuits in ALS pathogenesis.

What to Expect from the 2021 American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting

April 14, 2021

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The 2021 AAN Annual Meeting will be held virtually from April 17-22. Follow along with coverage from NeurologyLive, including expert interviews and session recaps.

Nevro’s Spinal Cord Stimulation System Efficacious in Treating Painful Diabetic Neuropathy

April 12, 2021

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At 6 months, 62% of the 10 kHz spinal cord stimulation treatment group had observed improvement upon investigator-assessed neurological examination, compared to 3% of conventional medical management subjects.

This Week on NeurologyLive — April 12, 2021

April 12, 2021

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