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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FT218 Receives Tentative Approval for EDS, Cataplexy in Adults With Narcolepsy
July 20th 2022Expected to be marketed as Lumryz by Avadel Pharmaceuticals, the extended-release oral suspension sodium oxybate’s final approval is pending the disposition of the REMS patent listed in the FDA’s Orange Book.
Understanding Individual Risks, Improving Trial Designs for Sleep Disorders in Alzheimer Disease
July 7th 2022Ruth Benca, MD, PhD, a professor and the chair of Psychiatry & Human Behavior at Wake Forest School of Medicine, provided insight on the age- and sex-related differences in sleep disorders, and the needed research on the effects of therapeutics in older populations.
Improvements in Treating Narcolepsy, Idiopathic Hypersomnia Through Xywav
July 2nd 2022Richard Bogan, MD, FCCP, FAASM, associate clinical professor, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, provided commentary on multifunctional capabilities of Xywav and how the medication has improved care for narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia.
Improving the Understanding of Narcolepsy and its Pathophysiology: Richard Bogan, MD, FCCP, FAASM
June 16th 2022The associate clinical professor at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine discussed the strides, but also challenges still in treating patients with narcolepsy. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
The Importance of Sleep Quality for Cognitive Health Throughout the Stages of Menopause
June 15th 2022Galit L. Dunietz, PhD, MPH, assistant professor of neurology, University of Michigan, provided insight on women’s health, menopause cycles, and how sleep can have a direct impact on long-term cognitive health.
Assessing the Correlations With Sleep Issues and Risk of Dementia: Ruth Benca, MD, PhD
June 11th 2022The professor and chair of Psychiatry & Human Behavior at Wake Forest School of Medicine provided insight on the signs and risks associated with sleep disorders and Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]