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.
May 1st 2025
Moira Kapral, MD, MSc, reflects on her SEQUINS Hall of Fame recognition, the evolution of brain health equity, and her work addressing disparities in stroke care.
Burst Expert Illustrations & Commentary™: Visualizing the Role of FcRN in Neurological Disorders
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BURST Expert Illustrations and Commentaries™: Visualizing FcRn as a Therapeutic Target in Neurological Disease
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BURST Expert Illustrations and Commentaries™: Visualizing the Implications of FcRN-Targeted Therapies on Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
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Clinical Consultations™: Navigating the Evolving Treatment Landscape in Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
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Burst Expert Illustrations & Commentary™: Visualizing the Role of Subcutaneous Infusion as an Alternate Administration Route for Medical Interventions
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SimulatED™: Diagnosing and Treating Alzheimer’s Disease in the Modern Era
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SimulatED™: Understanding the Role of Genetic Testing in Patient Selection for Anti-Amyloid Therapy
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Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: New Targets for Treatment in Cognitive Impairment in Schizophrenia – The Role of NMDA Receptors and Co-agonists
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BURST CME™ Part I: Understanding the Impact of Huntington’s Disease
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Burst CME™ Part II: The Evolving Treatment Landscape for Huntington Disease
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Carolina Neuromuscular Disease Summit
September 27, 2025
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SimulatEd™ From Discomfort to Relief: Acute Pain Management Essentials
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Evolving Perspectives in Alzheimer's Disease: Reaching an Earlier Diagnosis, Understanding Neuroinflammation, and Exploring Therapeutic Advances
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Clinical ShowCase: Developing a Personalized Treatment Plan for a Patient with Huntington’s Disease Associated Chorea
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Medical Crossfire®: Integrating Real-World Data to Improve Outcomes for Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
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Medical Crossfire® - Optimizing Management for Patients With Generalized Myasthenia Gravis: Focus on Complement Inhibitors
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Burst CME™: Setting the Stage – Individualizing Migraine Care for Diverse Populations Across Care Settings
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Burst CME™: The Patient Journey – Unmet Needs From Diagnosis Through Management of Migraine
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Evolving Perspectives in Alzheimer Disease : Reaching an Earlier Diagnosis, Understanding Neuroinflammation, and Exploring Therapeutic Advances
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Burst CME™: Optimizing the Use of CGRP Targeted Agents for the Treatment of Migraine
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Burst CME™: Optimizing Migraine Management – Addressing Unmet Needs, Individualizing Care for Diverse Populations, and Utilizing CGRP Targeted Agents
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Community Practice Connections™: Optimizing the Management of Tardive Dyskinesia—Addressing the Complexity of Care With Targeted Treatment
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Cases and Conversations™: Applying Best Practices to Prevent Shingles in Your Practice
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Patient, Provider, and Caregiver Connection™: Pediatric Myasthenia Gravis—Current Treatment and Emerging Concepts
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Mind Moments™: Optimizing Management for Patients with Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
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Cases and Conversations™: Navigating the Complexities of Managing Myasthenia Gravis in Pediatric and Pregnant Patient Populations
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Cases and Conversations™: Little Voices, Big Challenges – Comprehensive Care for Pediatric Spinal Muscular Atrophy
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Identifying and Treating CIDP in the Modern Era
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A Breath of Strength: Managing Cancer Associated LEMS and Lung Cancer as One
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Striking the Right Nerve: Managing Cancer Associated LEMS in Lung Cancer Patients
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Predicting Clinical Needs and Potential for Genetic Therapies in ALS: Jennifer Morganroth, MD, MBA
April 11th 2023At the 2023 MDA’s Clinical and Scientific conference, the neurology resident at Penn Medicine talked about the challenges of delivering intrathecal therapies and the importance of planning clinical resources for patients with ALS. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Revolutionizing Treatment For Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy with Gene Editing: Courtney Young, PhD
April 10th 2023The co-founder and chief executive officer of MyoGene Bio talked about the advantages of gene editing over traditional gene therapy as a long term treatment for neuromuscular diseases at MDA’s 2023 conference. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Physical Therapy, Optimizing Function in Neuromuscular Diseases: Megan Iammarino, PT, DPT
April 9th 2023The research physical therapist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital talked about the role of physical therapy in the changing landscape of care with neuromuscular diseases at the 2023 MDA conference. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
The Development of New Gene Therapies to Address Unmet Needs in ALS: Matthew B. Harms, MD
April 7th 2023The associate professor of neurology at Columbia University spoke at the 2023 MDA conference about the unmet needs of patients with ALS and the potential of new gene therapies. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Early Monitoring and Treatment for Bone Health in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Meilan Rutter, MD
April 6th 2023At the 2023 MDA conference, a pediatric endocrinologist from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital talked about the unmet needs in treating bone health for patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Natural History of Rett Syndrome and Managing Adverse Events with Newly FDA-Approved Trofinetide
April 5th 2023Robin Ryther, MD, PhD, director of the Rett Spectrum Clinic at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, shared her response to the recently approved therapy trofinetide for Rett syndrome.
Personalized Treatment Approaches of Myopathies Based on Antibodies: Suur Bilicier, MD
April 5th 2023The associate professor of neurology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston talked about advances in the classification of inflammatory myopathies at the recently concluded 2023 MDA conference. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Top Interviews from 2023 MDA: Expert Insights on Neuromuscular Diseases
April 4th 2023A group of experts in the care of patients with neuromuscular diseases—Douglas Sproule, MD, MSc; David Brumbaugh, MD; Sharon Hesterlee, PhD; Lauren Treat, MD; Donovan Lott, PT, PhD, CSCS—shared their perspectives on hot topics of treatment and management from the 2023 MDA conference.
The Potential of Genetic Therapies in Neuromuscular Diseases: Stephan Züchner, MD, PhD
April 4th 2023At the 2023 MDA conference, the professor for human genetics and neurology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine talked about the role of genetics in neuromuscular diseases and potential therapies. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Lessons Learned and Future Possibilities in ALS Collaborations: Edritz Javelosa, PhD
April 4th 2023At the 2023 MDA conference, the scientific research portfolio director at Muscular Dystrophy Association detailed a session on collaborative research in ALS and ongoing efforts in the field. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Focus on Gene Therapy and Neuroinflammation in ALS Research: Stanley H. Appel, MD
April 3rd 2023The director of the Ann Kimball and John W. Johnson Center for Cellular Therapeutics at Houston Methodist Hospital spoke on about advances in ALS research and promising therapies on the horizon at the 2023 MDA conference. [WATCH TIME: 8 minutes]
Holistic Approach to Medicine and Rehabilitation in Physical Therapy: Tina Duong, PhD, PT
April 2nd 2023The director of clinical outcomes and research development in neurology at Stanford University spoke about the paradigm shift in neuromuscular therapy interventions at the 2023 MDA conference. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Advances in Gene Therapy for Neuromuscular Diseases: Kevin Flanigan, MD
March 31st 2023The director of the center for gene therapy at Nationwide Children's Hospital talked about the challenges and opportunities of gene therapies for neuromuscular diseases at the 2023 MDA conference. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Overcoming the Challenges of Ultra Rare Diseases, Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy: Peter Kang, MD
March 30th 2023At the 2023 MDA conference, the professor of neurology at the University of Minnesota talked about the current understanding and challenges of Limb Girdle muscular dystrophy from a clinical perspective. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]