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.
September 1st 2025
Here's some of what is coming soon to NeurologyLive® this week.
NeurologyLive Top Expert Interviews: September 2021
September 30th 2021Expert clinicians offer their perspectives on the ongoing shortage of neurologists, transgender and gender-diverse individuals with migraine, artificial intelligence and neuroimaging, Student Sleep Health Week 2021, and the importance of rehabilitation therapy in multiple sclerosis.
Ongoing Challenges for Neuromuscular and Movement Occupational Therapy: Jess Holguin, OTD, OT/L
September 29th 2021Commenting on recent advances and persistent challenges for these patients, the associate professor of clinical occupational therapy at USC Keck Hospital spoke on the need to increase equity and access to care. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
State of Care for Neuromuscular Disease and Movement Disorders: Jess Holguin, OTD, OT/L
September 28th 2021The associate professor of clinical occupational therapy at USC Keck Hospital discussed the growing awareness for the care of these patients, as well as the integration of occupational therapists. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
AMX0035’s Potential and Mechanism in ALS: Sabrina Paganoni, MD, PhD
September 28th 2021With AMX0035 expected to be submitted to the FDA for review in the coming months, the investigator at the Healey & AMG Center for ALS at Massachusetts General Hospital chimed in to share her thoughts on its potential. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Future Direction of AI, Neuroimaging Research: Michael Dwyer, PhD
September 22nd 2021The director of IT and Neuroinformatics Development at the Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis Center discussed future neuroimaging projects the center is evaluating and where the focus turns to next. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
How APPs and Organizations Can Address the Neurologist Shortage: Jennifer Majersik, MD, MS
September 16th 2021The director of the division of vascular neurology at the University of Utah discussed ongoing efforts from the AAN, as well as the potential to integrate advanced practice providers into neurology teams.
Addressing the Neurologist Shortage and Increased Need for Neurologic Care
September 10th 2021Jennifer Majersik, MD, MS, division chief of vascular neurology at the University of Utah, discussed contributing factors to the neurologist shortage, as well as ongoing efforts to increase interest in the field.