NeurologyLive® Friday 5 — August 14, 2026

Welcome to NeurologyLive^®'s Friday 5! Every week, the staff compiles 5 highlights of NeurologyLive's widespread coverage in neurology, ranging from newsworthy study findings and FDA action to expert interviews and peer-to-peer panel discussions.

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1: From Fellowship to Practice: Career Advice for Early-Career Neurologists

In a recent Q&A interview, Uma Menon, MD, Adult Neurology Residency Program Director at Allina Health, shares lessons on navigating fellowship, finding the right career path, building expertise, and maintaining balance throughout a career in neurology.

2: Addressing the Unmet Needs of Adults With Spinal Muscular Atrophy

In a recent Q&A interview, Senda Ajroud-Driss, MD, director of the ALS Clinic at Northwestern Medicine, discussed why adults with spinal muscular atrophy continue to need multidisciplinary care and where the evidence still falls short.

3: Building a Sustainable Care Plan for Adolescents and Adults With Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome: Cynthia Keator, MD

In a recent interview, Cynthia Keator, MD, director of neurology at Cook Children's Hospital, discusses overlooked challenges in transitioning patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome from pediatric to adult care. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

4: Building a Multidisciplinary SMA Clinic: Lessons From 2 Decades of Practice

In a recent Q&A interview, Sandeep Rana, MD, director of the ALS Center at the Allegheny Health Network Neuroscience Institute, discussed how multidisciplinary clinics are assembled and what still limits access to coordinated care in spinal muscular atrophy.

5: Coordinating Multidisciplinary SMA Care in an Expanding Treatment Landscape

In a recent Q&A interview, Divya Jayaraman, MD, PhD, a pediatric neuromuscular specialist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, discussed how multidisciplinary care teams in spinal muscular atrophy are adapting to a growing number of treatment options.

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