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.
March 31st 2025
Here's some of what is coming soon to NeurologyLive® this week.
Patient, Provider & Caregiver Connection™: Reducing the Burden of Parkinson Disease Psychosis with Personalized Management Plans
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Clinical ShowCase™ in ALS: Addressing Diagnostic Delays, Evolving Therapies, and Multidisciplinary Care
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Burst Expert Illustrations & Commentary™: Visualizing the Role of FcRN in Neurological Disorders
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BURST Expert Illustrations and Commentaries™: Visualizing FcRn as a Therapeutic Target in Neurological Disease
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BURST Expert Illustrations and Commentaries™: Visualizing the Implications of FcRN-Targeted Therapies on Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
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Clinical Consultations™: Navigating the Evolving Treatment Landscape in Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
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Burst Expert Illustrations & Commentary™: Visualizing the Role of Subcutaneous Infusion as an Alternate Administration Route for Medical Interventions
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SimulatED™: Diagnosing and Treating Alzheimer’s Disease in the Modern Era
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SimulatED™: Understanding the Role of Genetic Testing in Patient Selection for Anti-Amyloid Therapy
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Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: New Targets for Treatment in Cognitive Impairment in Schizophrenia – The Role of NMDA Receptors and Co-agonists
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BURST CME™ Part I: Understanding the Impact of Huntington’s Disease
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Burst CME™ Part II: The Evolving Treatment Landscape for Huntington Disease
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Carolina Neuromuscular Disease Summit
September 27, 2025
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SimulatEd™ From Discomfort to Relief: Acute Pain Management Essentials
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Evolving Perspectives in Alzheimer's Disease: Reaching an Earlier Diagnosis, Understanding Neuroinflammation, and Exploring Therapeutic Advances
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Clinical ShowCase: Developing a Personalized Treatment Plan for a Patient with Huntington’s Disease Associated Chorea
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Medical Crossfire®: Integrating Real-World Data to Improve Outcomes for Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
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Medical Crossfire® - Optimizing Management for Patients With Generalized Myasthenia Gravis: Focus on Complement Inhibitors
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Burst CME™: Setting the Stage – Individualizing Migraine Care for Diverse Populations Across Care Settings
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Burst CME™: The Patient Journey – Unmet Needs From Diagnosis Through Management of Migraine
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Evolving Perspectives in Alzheimer Disease : Reaching an Earlier Diagnosis, Understanding Neuroinflammation, and Exploring Therapeutic Advances
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Burst CME™: Optimizing the Use of CGRP Targeted Agents for the Treatment of Migraine
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Burst CME™: Optimizing Migraine Management – Addressing Unmet Needs, Individualizing Care for Diverse Populations, and Utilizing CGRP Targeted Agents
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Community Practice Connections™: Optimizing the Management of Tardive Dyskinesia—Addressing the Complexity of Care With Targeted Treatment
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Cases and Conversations™: Applying Best Practices to Prevent Shingles in Your Practice
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Patient, Provider, and Caregiver Connection™: Pediatric Myasthenia Gravis—Current Treatment and Emerging Concepts
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Mind Moments™: Optimizing Management for Patients with Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
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Cases and Conversations™: Navigating the Complexities of Managing Myasthenia Gravis in Pediatric and Pregnant Patient Populations
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Cases and Conversations™: Little Voices, Big Challenges – Comprehensive Care for Pediatric Spinal Muscular Atrophy
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Identifying and Treating CIDP in the Modern Era
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Pilavapadin Heads for Phase 3 Trial Following Positive PROGRESS Study of Neuropathic Pain
March 6th 2025Based on the results of PROGRESS and the previous RELIEF-DPN-1 study, the 10 mg dose of pilavapadin was selected to move forward in clinical development for diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain.
DMD Community Eyes First Cell Therapy Approval Following FDA’s Acceptance of Deramiocel Submission
March 4th 2025With a scheduled PDUFA date of August 31, 2025, deramiocel looks to become the first marketed treatment for cardiomyopathy in DMD, one of the leading causes of death in this patient population.
FDA Approves Expanded Use of Eculizumab for Pediatric Myasthenia Gravis
March 4th 2025Originally approved in 2007, eculizumab (Soliris; Alexion/AstraZeneca) is now available to treat both adult and pediatric patients with generalized myasthenia gravis, becoming the first available option for younger patients with the disease.
NeuroVoices: John Brandsema, MD, on Updates in Gene Therapy at MDA 2025
February 26th 2025The pediatric neurologist provided a clinical overview of the advances and roadblocks of gene therapy in neuromuscular disorders, which will be highlighted at the 2025 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference.
Early Phase 1 Trial Data Suggests Therapeutic Potential for PGN-EDODM1 in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1
February 25th 2025Initial data reported from the FREEDOM-DM1 trial suggest PGN-EDODM1 has dose-dependent effects in patients with DM1, with further results from study cohorts expected in 2025 and 2026.
Steps in Translating Genetic Discoveries Into Effective Treatments for ALS: Matthew B. Harms, MD
February 24th 2025The associate professor of neurology at Columbia University provided commentary on the rapid advancements in translating genetic research into ALS treatments and the challenges that remain. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Navigating the Future of Gene Therapy in Neuromuscular Disorders: John Brandsema, MD
February 20th 2025The pediatric neurologist at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia provided background on a notable track session at the upcoming MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference covering updates in gene therapy for neuromuscular conditions. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Advancing Therapeutic Knowledge of Genetic Influence in ALS: Matthew B. Harms, MD
February 19th 2025The associate professor of neurology at Columbia University gave clinical insight on what neurologists and other neuromuscular specialists can expect from the ALS/frontotemporal dementia track at this year’s MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Solid Reports Positive Data for SGT-003 Gene Therapy in Phase 1/2 Trial of Duchenne
February 18th 2025After 90 days of treatment, investigators observed positive findings on microdystrophin expression, as well as reductions in markers of muscle injury and stress, and muscle breakdown and dystrophic regeneration.
ALS, Genetics, and New Horizons: What to Expect at the 2025 MDA Conference
February 18th 2025Matthew B. Harms, MD, an associate professor of neurology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, an MDA Care Center, gave clinical insights on the advances in ALS genetic research and what clinicians can expect from the ALS/FTD track at the 2025 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference.
Expanding the Development of Cell Therapy for Muscular Dystrophy: Rita Perlingeiro, PhD
February 18th 2025The Lillehei professor in stem cell and regenerative cardiovascular medicine at the University of Minnesota talked about the potential of investigating inducted pluripotent stem cells in neuromuscular diseases at MDA’s 2025 conference. [WATCH TIME: 8 minutes]
Engaging the Clinical and Patient DMD Community at the 2025 FUTURES Conference: Heather Medlin, MSW
February 16th 2025The associate vice president of community outreach at CureDuchenne talked about events like the 2025 FUTURES National Conference that aim to bring individuals from the Duchenne community together. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
NeurologyLive® Brain Games: February 16, 2025
February 16th 2025Test your neurology knowledge with NeurologyLive®'s weekly quiz series, featuring questions on a variety of clinical and historical neurology topics. This week's topic is on chronic demyelinating inflammatory polyneuropathy (CIDP).