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 18th 2025
Here's some of what is coming soon to NeurologyLive® this week.
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]
Expanding Care Horizons in Pediatric Sleep Disorder Management: Adam S. Rappoport, MD
April 25th 2025The director of sleep medicine at Nemours Children's Health in Florida talked about the growing treatment landscape for pediatric sleep disorders and the vital role of family-centered, multidisciplinary care. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Real-World Data Show Similar Comorbidity Rates With and Without Sodium Oxybate Treatment
April 21st 2025Data suggest no significant differences in comorbidity rates in a newly published study, highlighting dosing challenges and treatment patterns in patients receiving immediate-release sodium oxybate.
Revolutionizing Neurology Care: Previewing Cleveland Clinic’s New Neurological Institute
April 11th 2025Cleveland Clinic’s $1.1 billion Neurological Institute, opening in 2027, will revolutionize neurological care with a state-of-the-art, patient-centered design integrating advanced technology and innovative care solutions.
Mixed Bruxism Episodes More Common in Migraine and Temporomandibular Disorders, Study Finds
March 30th 2025A recent case-control study suggests that although sleep bruxism may not be directly associated with migraine in patients with temporomandibular disorders, mixed bruxism episodes occur more frequently in those with migraine.
The Health and Productivity Impacts of Time Changes in Different Populations
March 16th 2025Experts discussed the negative health and societal effects of daylight saving time, advocating for a permanent switch to standard time to improve sleep, well-being, and productivity. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
Vulnerable Populations and the Impact of Time Changes on Sleep Disruption
March 15th 2025Experts discussed the biological misalignment caused by daylight saving time, emphasizing its negative effects on sleep, particularly in adolescents, and advocating for a shift to standard time to better align with natural circadian rhythms. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
World Sleep Day with Dr. Eric Olson: Advancing Sleep Health and Awareness
March 14th 2025On World Sleep Day, the president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine discussed the importance of sleep for health, the risks of sleep deprivation, nonpharmacologic strategies to improve sleep, and the need for greater awareness of sleep disorders.
Rethinking Rest on World Sleep Day: Neurologist’s Take on Sleep Priorities
March 14th 2025Anne Marie Morse, DO, director of Child Neurology and Pediatric Sleep Medicine at Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital, dove into the importance of sleep health, its impact on brain function, and emerging research in honor of World Sleep Day.