The NeurologyLive® clinical focus page on sleep disorders provides information about the latest FDA actions, clinical guideline updates, clinical trial findings, and interviews with physicians on conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea, cataplexy, narcolepsy, insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness, and more. The page features podcasts, videos, and news stories about the latest in clinical care for these sleep disorders.
June 23rd 2025
Here's some of what is coming soon to NeurologyLive® this week.
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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Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: Visualizing the Role of B Cells as Therapeutic Targets for Generalized M...
October 31, 2025
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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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A Breath of Strength: Managing Cancer Associated LEMS and Lung Cancer as One
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Understanding Pediatric Insomnia: Risk Factors, Clinical Diagnosis, and Care Management
June 16th 2025Deepa Burman, MD, FAASM, co-director of the Pediatric Sleep Evaluation Center at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discussed the potential contributors to pediatric insomnia and the role of a thorough assessment for effective management.
Looking at the Importance of Family-Centered Care Approaches in Pediatric Sleep Medicine
June 13th 2025Funke Afolabi-Brown, MD, FAASM, chief executive officer of Restful Sleep MD, discussed the potential role of family dynamics and individualized planning in the effective management of pediatric sleep disorders.
National RLS Registry Provides Long-Term Insights Into Opioid Use for Restless Legs Syndrome
June 12th 2025New 5-year findings from the National RLS Opioid Registry presented at SLEEP 2025 highlight the long-term stability and dose trends of low-dose opioid therapy in patients with restless legs syndrome.
Tonic Motor Activation Effective in Treating Both Painful and Painless Restless Legs Syndrome
June 11th 2025An interim analysis of an ongoing study suggested that the tonic motor activation demonstrated comparable short-term outcomes for both painful and painless forms of restless legs syndrome.
Low-Sodium Oxybate Improves Daytime Sleepiness and Sleep Architecture in Phase 4 Narcolepsy Trial
June 11th 2025Findings from the Jazz DUET study presented at SLEEP 2025 showed that low-sodium oxybate reduced daytime sleepiness and improved sleep parameters in patients with narcolepsy types 1 and 2.
NeuroVoices: Andrew Varga, MD, on Debating Whether Brain Cleansing Prevents Alzheimer Disease
June 11th 2025The neuroscientist and physician at Mount Sinai explored the role of sleep-dependent brain clearance in Alzheimer disease and how emerging research is challenging longstanding assumptions.
Study Highlights High Prevalence and Severity of Restless Legs Syndrome in Pregnant Women
June 9th 2025A new study presented at SLEEP 2025 reported that more than one-quarter of pregnant women experienced restless legs syndrome, with prior history of the condition emerging as a significant risk factor.
Hormonal Influences on Sleep Disorders in Women: Suzanne Bertisch, MD
May 21st 2025The chair of the Women’s Sleep Health Task Force at the American Academy of Sleep Medicine talked about how hormonal changes across a woman’s lifespan influence the prevalence of sleep disorders. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]