SLEEP is an annual convening of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS)—a joint venture of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and the Sleep Research Society (SRS)—that includes the latest conversations and data in sleep disorder care.
Supporting Stroke Recovery Through the Glymphatic System: Joyce Lee-Iannotti, MD, FAAN, FAASM
June 11th 2025The sleep and stroke neurologist at Barrow Neurological Institute detailed how improving glymphatic function may prevent strokes and enhance recovery from both hemorrhagic and ischemic events. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Adapting Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Nightmare Disorder in Children: Lisa Cromer, PhD
June 10th 2025The professor of psychology at the University of Tulsa provided insight on how her team adapted CBT for children with nightmares using a learning-theory approach that targets the fear-avoidance cycle. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Study Highlights High Prevalence and Severity of Restless Legs Syndrome in Pregnant Women
June 9th 2025A new study presented at SLEEP 2025 reported that more than one-quarter of pregnant women experienced restless legs syndrome, with prior history of the condition emerging as a significant risk factor.
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]
Pitolisant Reduces Excessive Daytime Sleepiness and Fatigue in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1
June 27th 2024Additional data of a phase 2 study presented at the 2024 SLEEP Annual Meeting demonstrated that pitolisant significantly improved in secondary end points among patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1.
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.
Therapeutic Potential of Orexin Agonist ALKS 2680 on Display at SLEEP 2024
June 15th 2024Ron Grunstein, MD, PhD, head of Sleep and Circadian Research at the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, provided commentary on early, promising data regarding investigational agent ALKS 2680 in patients with narcolepsy type 1.
Promising Developments in Pharmaceutical Treatments for Sleep Apnea: Sanjay R. Patel, MD, MS
June 13th 2024The director of the Center for Sleep and Cardiovascular Outcomes Research at University of Pittsburgh talked about a novel pharmacologic treatment that shows potential as an alternative to continuous positive airway pressure for sleep apnea. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Diagnostic Code Aids in Predicting Isolated REM Sleep Behavior Disorder in Outpatient Setting
Published: June 6th 2024 | Updated: June 6th 2024A recent study showed that patients with isolated REM sleep behavior disorder had a high risk of neurodegenerative parkinsonian disorders or dementia based on electronic health records.