The NeurologyLive® movement disorders clinical focus page is a source for all the latest news regarding the clinical care of patients with Parkinson disease, essential tremor, Huntington disease, dystonia, ataxia, and more. This page features podcasts, videos, and news about FDA actions, study and clinical trial findings, clinical guideline updates, and interviews with experts in the clinical care of movement disorders.
August 25th 2025
Experts shared their clinical perspectives on trending topics in the treatment and management of movement disorders at the 4th Annual Advanced Therapeutics in Movement and Related Disorders (ATMRD) Congress.
Building Empathy Through Patient-Centered Simulations: Perspectives From 2025 ATMRD Congress
August 16th 2025At the 2025 ATMRD Congress, Anissa Mitchell, LCSW, chief program officer at PMD Alliance, discussed immersive, patient-focused sessions aimed at improving clinicians’ empathy, communication, and understanding of Parkinson disease and related disorders.
Openwater’s LIFU Technology at MIT: A New Era for Consciousness and Neurological Care
August 7th 2025Daniel Freedman, PhD, of MIT, gave clinical commentary on how Openwater’s Open-LIFU enables new research into conscious perception and potential clinical applications for conditions like pain and depression.
The Evolving Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies for Stiff Person Syndrome: Marinos C. Dalakas, MD
July 20th 2025The professor of neurology at Thomas Jefferson University discussed the shifting diagnostic challenges of stiff person syndrome and reviewed current and emerging treatment options. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
Preparing the Neurology Workforce for an AI-Integrated Future: Elisabeth Marsh, MD
July 19th 2025The associate professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins detailed how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of neurology through its integration in clinical care, research, and medical education. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Rethinking Neurology Education With AI: A Preview of ANA/AUPN 2025
July 18th 2025Elisabeth Marsh, MD, an associate professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins, shared her insights on the emerging role of AI in clinical practice and neurologic education, ahead of her session at the 2025 ANA/AUPN Annual Meetings.
How Simulations Can Improve Non-Clinical Competencies in Neurology Education
July 17th 2025Nuri Jacoby, MD, neurologist at Maimonides Medical Center and SUNY Downstate, previewed a hands-on session at the upcoming AUP Annual Meeting exploring how simulations can teach communication, professionalism, and feedback skills in neurology training.
AUPN 2025 Preview: Simulation as a Tool to Develop Nonclinical Competencies in Trainees
July 15th 2025Nuri Jacoby, MD, a neurologist at Maimonides Medical Center and SUNY Downstate, previewed his talk at the 2025 AUPN Annual Meeting on using simulation to evaluate nonclinical competencies like communication and professionalism. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Centering Empathy in Parkinson Care by Listening Beyond the Diagnosis: María L. De León, MD
July 14th 2025The movement disorder specialist and patient living with Parkinson disease highlighted the need for a more human-centered approach in managing chronic and progressive movement disorders. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]