Sleep Disorders

Explore some of the most highly anticipated clinical trials with data readouts expected in the second half of 2025—key updates that researchers and clinicians in neurology won’t want to miss.

Recent findings from an analysis showed that sodium oxybate significantly reduced narcolepsy symptoms, including cataplexy and excessive daytime sleepiness, among patients with the sleep disorder.

In a recent survey, key factors associated with perceived support included knowing someone who had the same diagnosis of their sleep disorder, younger age, and marital status.

Take a look at some of the most-anticipated FDA pending approvals expected in 2025 that researchers and clinicians in neurology should keep an eye out on.

The neurologist and sleep disorder specialist at Allegheny Health Network discussed the challenges with preventing narcolepsy and the strategies patients can take to improve their overall prognosis. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The phase 2, placebo-controlled, crossover trial will test whether 50 mg once daily lorundrostat may relieve the severity of upper airway obstruction and reduce nocturnal hypertension.

Test your neurology knowledge with NeurologyLive®'s weekly quiz series, featuring questions on a variety of clinical and historical neurology topics. This week's topic is on restless legs syndrome.

NeurologyLive® will provide in-depth coverage of conferences in 2025, highlighting advancements in diagnostics, treatments, and multidisciplinary care across multiple neurological conditions.

Lekha Rao, MD, an epileptologist at UCLA Health, discussed the challenges in diagnosing D/EE-SWAS, the importance of early EEG, and the need for greater awareness around this rare and complex epileptic condition.

The neurologist and sleep disorder specialist at Allegheny Health Network provided an in-depth exploration of the current advancements and future directions in narcolepsy drug development. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

Catch up on any of the neurology news headlines you may have missed over the course of December 2024, compiled all into one place by the NeurologyLive® team.

As part of NeurologyLive®'s Year in Review, we've compiled the most-watched expert-led video series that appeared on the website in 2024.

As part of NeurologyLive®'s Year in Review, we've compiled the most-listened episodes of our biweekly podcast, Mind Moments®.

As part of NeurologyLive®'s Year in Review, we've compiled the most-watched interview clips that appeared on the website in 2024.

As part of NeurologyLive®'s Year in Review, take a look at the most-read news articles on our site in sleep disorders in 2024.

Mind Moments®, a podcast from NeurologyLive®, brings you a review of 2024, with insights from Daniel Ontaneda, MD, PhD; Ian Kremer; Andy Berkowski, MD, PhD; Sameea Husain-Wilson, DO; Jonathan Parker, MD, PhD; and Lawrence Robinson, MD. [LISTEN TIME: 25 minutes]

As part of NeurologyLive®'s Year in Review, we've compiled the top coverage stories from 2024 across a variety of different neurological conferences the team either attended or covered virtually.

As part of NeurologyLive®'s Year in Review, we've compiled the most-read feature-length stories that appeared on the website in 2024.

Adults with obstructive sleep apnea who receivied tirzepatide achieved an average of up to 20% weight loss and experienced at least 25 fewer breathing interruptions for each hour slept.

The cumulative incidence of dementia was higher in people with OSA, particularly for women, across different age groups.

Although the study was limited, the data warrant further research and a raised awareness of the elevated risk associated with sleep apnea comorbidities in younger patients with epilepsy.

Perspective from neurologists on the current and future applications for artificial intelligence across a bevy of neurologic conditions.

Test your neurology knowledge with NeurologyLive®'s weekly quiz series, featuring questions on a variety of clinical and historical neurology topics. This week's topic is on parasomnias.

Shalini Paruthi, MD, FAASM, a spokesperson for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, provided a clinical overview on restless leg syndrome for diagnosing and tailoring treatment for patients with the condition.

Mind Moments®, a podcast from NeurologyLive®, brings you an exclusive interview with Andy Berkowski, MD, PhD. [LISTEN TIME: 26 minutes]