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 29th 2025
Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending August 29, 2025.
The Role of Genetics and Database Variety for ALS Research: Matthew B. Harms, MD
May 13th 2022The associate professor of neurology at Columbia University discussed the role of genetics in ALS and how it compares to other neurodegenerative disorders, as well as why having a variety of large databases will prove positive for the field. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Laying the Foundation in ALS Research: Matthew B. Harms, MD
May 12th 2022The associate professor of neurology at Columbia University spoke to the recent progress made in ALS research and how the neuromuscular field has pushed the envelope to improve care and develop a cure for the disease. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Rapid Progress in ALS: A Reflection of Advances in Neuromuscular Disorder Care
May 12th 2022With a burst of activity in recent months, the pipeline of development for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis has proven to be a miniature likeness of the wider progress being made in the care and management of neuromuscular disorders.
Ultra-High-Dose Methylcobalamin Slows Functional Decline in ALS, New Findings Suggest
May 10th 2022Those using riluzole concomitantly experienced even greater benefit from methylcobalamin, as demonstrated by increased differences in scores on ALSFRS-R vs placebo, suggesting the combination may be effective in ALS.
Significance, Impact of Social Support in Child Neurology: Amy Brin, MSN, MA, PCNS-BC
May 10th 2022The chief executive officer of the Child Neurology Foundation provided insight on the ongoing efforts to make children with neurological conditions feel inclusive in today’s society. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Risdiplam Demonstrates 3-Year Safety, Improved Motor Function in Spinal Muscular Atrophy
May 3rd 2022Over the 36-month period of the FIREFISH study and its extension, treatment with risdiplam (Evrysdi; Genentech) resulted in decreased rate of adverse events, serious adverse events, and number of hospitalizations.
AAN Annual Meeting 2022: Top Expert Interviews
April 28th 2022Expert clinicians offer their insight on the associations between stroke and COVID-19, treatment for traumatic brain injury, the latest on aducanumab, priorities for research in migraine, and more, from the 2022 American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting.