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.
September 1st 2025
Here's some of what is coming soon to NeurologyLive® this week.
Building a Greater Knowledge Profile of Sodium Oxybate Treatment for Narcolepsy: Phil Jochelson, MD
July 19th 2024The therapeutic head for Clinical Development Neuroscience at Jazz Pharmaceuticals discussed how sodium oxybate has evolved over the years and the educational aspects of cardiovascular implications patients and clinicians should be aware of. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Updates in Therapeutic Development: Clinical Trial Readouts to Watch in the Second Half of 2024
July 17th 2024Take a look at some of the most-anticipated clinical trials with expected data readouts in the second half of 2024 that researchers and clinicians in neurology should keep an eye out on.
NeuroVoices: Marie Eugene, DO, on Career Development for Clerkship Directors
Published: July 17th 2024 | Updated: July 17th 2024The neurologist and clerkship director at the University of Connecticut provided perspective on the developing role of clerkship directors and the value they provide to neurology departments.
Overviewing the XYLO Study and Low-Sodium Oxybate’s Impact on Blood Pressure: Phil Jochelson, MD
July 12th 2024The therapeutic head for Clinical Development Neuroscience at Jazz Pharmaceuticals provided clinical insight on a new study evaluating the effect of switching from high- to low-sodium oxybate on blood pressure. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Raising Awareness on Insomnia, Asking Patients About Their Sleep: Eric Olson, MD
Published: June 26th 2024 | Updated: June 26th 2024In honor of Insomnia Awareness Night, the president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine board of directors talked about increasing awareness of the sleep disorder for the clinical and patient community. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
NeuroVoices: Sanjay R. Patel, MD, MS, on Advances in Pharmaceutical Treatment for Sleep Apnea
Published: June 26th 2024 | Updated: June 26th 2024The director of the Center for Sleep and Cardiovascular Outcomes Research at University of Pittsburgh talked about a phase 3 trial assessing a pharmaceutical treatment, AD109, in sleep apnea.
Role of Sleep Chronotype, Circadian Rhythm in Neurocognitive Health: Ashley Curtis, PhD
June 22nd 2024The assistant professor at the University of South Florida provided perspective on the influence of circadian rhythm in neurocognitive health and the possibilities of screening for circadian rhythm issues for large-scale clinical trials. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Understanding the Importance of Maternal-Fetal Circadian Synchrony
June 20th 2024Eric Herzog, PhD, a chronobiologist and professor of biology and neuroscience at Washington University, provided thoughts on a number of topics related to sleep during pregnancy and the significance of maintaining circadian rhythms.
Nocturnal Hypoxia and Sleep Apnea Associated With Late-Onset Epilepsy
Published: June 18th 2024 | Updated: June 19th 2024A recent study showed a significant association between sleep apnea, additional sleep characteristics, and late-onset epilepsy in older adults, even after adjusting for comorbidities.