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.

This Week on NeurologyLive® — January 10, 2022

January 10, 2022

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NeurologyLive® Friday 5 — January 7, 2022

January 07, 2022

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Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending January 7, 2022.

Xywav Oral Solution Shows Continued Efficacy in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

January 07, 2022

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The Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ product, which was FDA approved in August 2021, demonstrated clinically meaningful differences compared with placebo on several secondary end points, including impression of change scales and various and questionnaires.

OSA Severity Measures Independently Associated With Spindle Abnormalities in Men

January 06, 2022

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The authors noted that future studies should investigate this association to identify patients with obstructive sleep apnea who are at risk of potential cognitive decline and adverse health function.

Evaluating a Sleep Medicine ‘Boot Camp’ to Improve Knowledge, Core Curriculum

January 03, 2022

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Anita Shelgikar, MD, MHPE, discussed a recent study from which data suggested a statistically significant improvement in sleep medicine knowledge following a 2-day introductory course.

Understanding the Causes and Prevalence of Insomnia

January 03, 2022

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A panel of experts break down the myriad of insomnia causes, discussing prevalence amid different patient populations.

Optimizing a Diagnostic Work-up of Insomnia

January 03, 2022

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Considerations for how to optimally work up and diagnose patients with insomnia.

This Week on NeurologyLive® — January 3, 2022

January 03, 2022

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NeurologyLive® Friday 5 — December 31, 2021

December 31, 2021

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Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending December 31, 2021.

NeurologyLive® Top Stories of 2021: Sleep Medicine

December 31, 2021

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Check out the top stories from the field of sleep medicine from our coverage in 2021, including new understandings of insomnia and daytime sleepiness.