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.
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Amylyx’s New Treatment for the ALS Patient Community: Lawrence Steinman, MD
October 17th 2022The Zimmermann Professor of Neurology and Neurological Sciences and Pediatrics at Stanford University discusses what Amylyx’s FDA approved therapy means for the patient community and future research that may be performed regarding the dosage of the treatment. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Newborn Screening for Earlier Diagnosis of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Emma Ciafaloni, MD
October 16th 2022The professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at University of Rochester Medical Center speaks spoke on the evolving treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and the possibility of earlier diagnosis through newborn screening. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Long-Term Goals of Guidelines for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy: Brian Callaghan, MD, MS
October 14th 2022The associate professor at the University of Michigan described the ways recently published guidelines on diabetic neuropathies will change how conditions like Guillain-Barré syndrome and CIDP are managed. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
AMX0035’s Safety as a Treatment for Patients with ALS: Lawrence Steinman, MD
October 12th 2022The Zimmermann Professor of Neurology and Neurological Sciences and Pediatrics at Stanford University discusses the biggest takeaway from the FDA approval of Amylyx’s therapy, marketed as Relyvrio, and the availability of the treatment for patients with ALS. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
NeuroVoices: Wayne Feng, MD, FAHA, on Changing the Approach to Poststroke Neuromuscular Symptoms
October 12th 2022The division chief of stroke and vascular neurology at Duke Health discussed how clinicians have typically treated poststroke motor symptoms and how technology is expanding these capabilities.
Approval of AMX0035 and the Future of Clinical Trials for ALS: Lawrence Steinman, MD
October 11th 2022The Zimmermann Professor of Neurology and Neurological Sciences and Pediatrics at Stanford University discussed updates in ALS research along with the need in future studies following AMX005’s (Relyvrio; Amylyx Pharmaceuticals) recent FDA approval. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Approach to Poststroke Neuromuscular and Motor Symptoms: Wayne Feng, MD, FAHA
October 10th 2022The division chief of stroke and vascular neurology at Duke Health provided insight on the nuances of poststroke neuromuscular symptoms and how they differ from other typically managed impairments. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Breakthrough in ALS With FDA Approval of AMX0035: Lawrence Steinman, MD
October 10th 2022The Zimmermann Professor of Neurology and Neurological Sciences and Pediatrics at Stanford University discusses Amylyx’s therapy that was recently approved by the FDA, and what it means for the ALS community and the global healthcare industry. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
NeurologyLive® Top Expert Interviews: September 2022
October 6th 2022Expert clinicians offer their perspectives on developmental milestones for children, the NMSOD patient perspective, effective treatments for insomnia, ALS, diabetic and inflammatory neuropathies, and lecanemab in early Alzheimer disease.