Sleep Disorders
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.
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August 18th 2025
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Using a Family-Centered Approach for Care in Pediatric Sleep Health: Funke Afolabi-Brown, MD, FAASM
June 17th 2025The chief executive officer of Restful Sleep MD emphasized the importance of tailoring pediatric sleep interventions to each family’s unique structure, values, and challenges. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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.
Supporting Stroke Recovery Through the Glymphatic System: Joyce Lee-Iannotti, MD, FAAN, FAASM
June 11th 2025The sleep and stroke neurologist at Barrow Neurological Institute detailed how improving glymphatic function may prevent strokes and enhance recovery from both hemorrhagic and ischemic events. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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.
Adapting Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Nightmare Disorder in Children: Lisa Cromer, PhD
June 10th 2025The professor of psychology at the University of Tulsa provided insight on how her team adapted CBT for children with nightmares using a learning-theory approach that targets the fear-avoidance cycle. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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.
