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.
August 4th 2025
Here's some of what is coming soon to NeurologyLive® this week.
Real-World Data of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Shows High Adherence to Nusinersen Dosing Regimen
January 20th 2023Nearly 94% of nusinersen doses recorded in electronic health records database and more than 80% of doses recorded in the claims databases were received on time according to the recommended dosing schedule.
Insights Into the Current and Future Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis
January 18th 2023James F. Howard Jr, MD, and Nicholas J. Silvestri, MD, FAAN, offer their experiences in treating patients with myasthenia gravis and their thoughts on the future of the care paradigm with novel agents in development.
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]
Advances in Myositis and Lingering Unmet Needs Ahead of MDA 2023
January 10th 2023Angela Lek, PhD, and Tahseen Mozaffar, MD, offered their insight into myositis and the clinical needs for the population, ahead of a focused session on it, chaired by Mozzafar at the MDA’s Clinical & Scientific Conference.
FDA Approves Insightec’s Exablate Neuro to Treat Second Side of Essential Tremor
December 21st 2022Using focused ultrasound waves, the Exablate Neuro platform has now gained the FDA greenlight for medication-refractory essential tremor, tremor-dominant Parkinson disease, and second side of essential tremor.