The Joint Meeting of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and Sleep Research Society (SLEEP)

The professor of neurology at Wake Forest School of Medicine discussed the evolution of sleep medicine education, its relevance across neurologic specialties, and advice for early-career clinicians.

The associate clinical professor at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine discussed data presented at SLEEP 2026 from a phase 2 study of orexin 2 receptor agonist alixorexton in narcolepsy type 2. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The phase 3 REVITALYZ study assessed whether once-nightly extended-release sodium oxybate can improve excessive daytime sleepiness and other core symptoms of idiopathic hypersomnia.

The professor of neurology and pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center discussed her advocacy for sleep health, especially for pediatric patients and their families, at SLEEP 2026. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The section chief in the Division of Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at West Virginia University discussed new evidence-based guidelines for sleep-disordered breathing in hospitalized patients.

Long-term phase 3 extension data showed that pitolisant was generally well tolerated and associated with sustained improvements in excessive daytime sleepiness, sleep inertia, and functional outcomes in adults with idiopathic hypersomnia for more than 2 years.

At SLEEP 2026, the section chief in the Division of Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at West Virginia University discussed the high burden of undiagnosed sleep apnea in hospitalized patients. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

Data from phase 3 studies presented at SLEEP 2026 showed that investigational oveporexton was associated with improvements in REM sleep architecture and sleep-related symptoms in patients with NT1.

Romy Hoque, MD, Professor of Neurology at Emory University, previews the 2026 SLEEP Annual Meeting, highlighting key themes across neurodegeneration, hypersomnolence, sleep apnea, and the growing role of GLP-1 receptor agonists in sleep medicine.

Lea Grinberg, MD, PhD, a neuropathologist at Mayo Clinic Florida, discussed how tau accumulation and orexin neuron loss drive early sleep disturbances in Alzheimer disease and the potential for sleep-based biomarkers.

Richard Kovacs, MD, PhD, chief medical officer for the American College of Cardiology, discusses interim XYLO trial results, highlighting how switching to low-sodium oxybate can significantly impact blood pressure and cardiovascular risk profiles in narcolepsy.

In this final episode, the sleep experts analyze real-world prescribing data to understand how low-sodium oxybate impacts the use of traditional alerting agents in narcolepsy. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

In episode 5, the sleep specialists examine actigraphy data from a study of TAK-861 in narcolepsy type 1 and discuss the promise of home-based sleep tracking in clinical care. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

In this segment, Eric Olson, MD, and Anita Shelgikar, MD, discuss the design of the Vibrance-3 trial, a phase 2 study of the orexin-2 receptor agonist ALKS 2680 in patients with idiopathic hypersomnia. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

In episode 3, Drs. Olson and Shelgikar break down a retrospective study exploring how social determinants of health impact the clinical experience of patients with narcolepsy. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

Panelists Eric Olson, MD, and Anita Shelgikar, MD, examine interim data on high-dose low-sodium oxybate in patients with narcolepsy, discussing safety signals, efficacy trends, and clinical considerations. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

In this episode, Eric Olson, MD, and Anita Shelgikar, MD, review the XYLO study’s findings on the impact of switching from high- to low-sodium oxybate on blood pressure in patients with narcolepsy.

Andrew Varga, MD, PhD, associate professor of medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, provided comment on a featured debate at the 2025 SLEEP Annual Meeting exploring the evolving science behind glymphatic clearance and its potential link to Alzheimer disease.

The director of sleep health at Flinders University in Australia explored how combination pharmacologic and noninvasive therapies may offer a personalized path forward in obstructive sleep apnea treatment. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

Emmanuel During, MD, an associate professor of neurology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, discussed the external validation of an actigraphy-based classifier for diagnosing iRBD and its implications for scalable neurodegenerative screening.

The associate professor of medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai outlined emerging interventions aimed at enhancing glymphatic clearance to potentially lower Alzheimer disease risk. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The professor of psychology at the University of Tulsa discussed the clinical utility of using CBT to treat nightmares–especially in children with comorbid conditions like ADHD and anxiety–and the latest research her lab is conducting. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

Mind Moments®, a podcast from NeurologyLive®, brings you an exclusive interview with Joyce Lee-Iannotti, MD, PhD. [LISTEN TIME: 17 minutes]

The associate professor of psychiatry and human behavior at UC Irvine explored how analyzing specific sleep oscillations may uncover early neurodegenerative changes and guide future therapeutic targets. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The chief medical and scientific officer at Harmony Biosciences discussed the pharmacologic rationale and preclinical development of BP1.15205, a novel orexin receptor 2 agonist for hypersomnolence.

The associate professor of neurology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai detailed how monitoring tools and neuroprotective approaches are evolving for iRBD as research intensifies on its link to Parkinsonian syndromes. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The associate professor of neurology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai explained how his team validated an iRBD actigraphy classifier across new devices and datasets to enhance early, scalable screening for neurodegenerative disease. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The sleep and stroke neurologist at Barrow Neurological Institute provided insights on the potential of sleep-boosting strategies—including pharmacologic options—to enhance glymphatic clearance and improve stroke recovery outcomes. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The postdoctoral researcher at the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research highlighted EEG-based evidence supporting ALKS 2680's wake-promoting effects in patients with narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

Omonigho Michael Bubu, MD, PhD, an associate professor of psychiatry, neurology, & population health at NYU Langone, discussed how OSA contributes to Alzheimer disease risk through race- and sex-specific mechanisms and neurodegenerative biomarkers.