Sleep Medicine

The NeurologyLive sleep medicine clinical focus page provides information about the latest FDA actions, clinical guideline updates, study and clinical trial findings, and interviews with physicians related to sleep disorders, including 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 disorders.

CBT-I Headlines AASM Guidelines for Chronic Insomnia

June 13, 2021

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The task force assessed 6 total interventions, all of which received conditional recommendations aside from cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, which was strongly recommended.

Solriamfetol Efficacious, Easily Titrated in Patients Initiating Treatment for Narcolepsy

June 12, 2021

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Results from the START study of medication switching in narcolepsy were presented at the 2021 SLEEP Annual Meeting.

Mechanistic Action of FT218, Benefits in Treating Narcolepsy: Michael Thorpy, MD, ChB

June 12, 2021

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The director of the Sleep-Wake Disorders Center at Montefiore Medical Center discussed the formulaic background of FT218 and why it’s so effective in treating sleep disorders.

NeurologyLive Friday 5 — June 11, 2021

June 11, 2021

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Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive's highlights from the week ending June 11, 2021.

Pitolisant Further Demonstrates Clinical Benefit on Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Cataplexy

June 11, 2021

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The FDA-approved agent demonstrated meaningful reduction in the frequency of cataplexy attacks in adults with narcolepsy, including patients with a high symptom burden.

Advantages Advanced Practice Clinicians Can Bring to Neurology: Calli L. Cook, NP, DNP

June 11, 2021

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The nurse practitioner at the Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University detailed why advanced practice clinicians should be utilized more in neurology settings.

FT218 Efficacious in Treating Narcolepsy Subtypes

June 10, 2021

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Data presented at SLEEP 2021 also showed the treatment was associated with significant weight loss and reduction in BMI compared to placebo.

This Week on NeurologyLive — June 7, 2021

June 07, 2021

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NeurologyLive Friday 5 — June 4, 2021

June 04, 2021

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Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive's highlights from the week ending June 4, 2021.

This Week on NeurologyLive — May 31, 2021

May 31, 2021

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Here's what is coming soon to NeurologyLive.