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.
August 29th 2025
A recent Canadian study reported similar trends in polysomnography and positive airway pressure initiation over a decade between patients with Parkinson disease and matched controls.
Mendelian Randomization Study Results Add to Knowns About Insomnia and Sepsis Link
August 16th 2023Although the association between genetically predicted insomnia and risk of sepsis was mediated through cardiometabolic risk factors, the data still point to a clear link between the two conditions.
Building a Healthy Learning Environment for Young Medical Professionals: Alexandria Reynolds, PhD
August 14th 2023The undergraduate program director at the University of South Carolina discussed the shift in teaching strategies for those in neurology and why more hands-on experience serves students better. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Significantly Larger Hypothalamic Volume in Narcolepsy Type 1 Following H1N1 Infection
August 11th 2023Prior research shows that a significant loss of the hypocretin-producing neurons, an increase in the histaminergic neurons, and contradicting signs of gliosis in the hypothalamus among patients with narcolepsy type 1.
Increased New-Onset Cardiovascular Risk Observed in Narcolepsy
July 28th 2023The findings confirmed and expanded upon existing literature by demonstrating that the incidence rates of multiple cardiovascular events, including stroke, heart failure, and cardiovascular disease, are significantly higher in patients with narcolepsy.