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.
April 14th 2025
Here's some of what is coming soon to NeurologyLive® this week.
Burst Expert Illustrations & Commentary™: Visualizing the Role of FcRN in Neurological Disorders
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BURST Expert Illustrations and Commentaries™: Visualizing FcRn as a Therapeutic Target in Neurological Disease
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BURST Expert Illustrations and Commentaries™: Visualizing the Implications of FcRN-Targeted Therapies on Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
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Clinical Consultations™: Navigating the Evolving Treatment Landscape in Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
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Burst Expert Illustrations & Commentary™: Visualizing the Role of Subcutaneous Infusion as an Alternate Administration Route for Medical Interventions
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SimulatED™: Diagnosing and Treating Alzheimer’s Disease in the Modern Era
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SimulatED™: Understanding the Role of Genetic Testing in Patient Selection for Anti-Amyloid Therapy
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Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: New Targets for Treatment in Cognitive Impairment in Schizophrenia – The Role of NMDA Receptors and Co-agonists
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BURST CME™ Part I: Understanding the Impact of Huntington’s Disease
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Burst CME™ Part II: The Evolving Treatment Landscape for Huntington Disease
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Carolina Neuromuscular Disease Summit
September 27, 2025
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SimulatEd™ From Discomfort to Relief: Acute Pain Management Essentials
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Evolving Perspectives in Alzheimer's Disease: Reaching an Earlier Diagnosis, Understanding Neuroinflammation, and Exploring Therapeutic Advances
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Clinical ShowCase: Developing a Personalized Treatment Plan for a Patient with Huntington’s Disease Associated Chorea
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Medical Crossfire®: Integrating Real-World Data to Improve Outcomes for Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
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Medical Crossfire® - Optimizing Management for Patients With Generalized Myasthenia Gravis: Focus on Complement Inhibitors
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Burst CME™: Setting the Stage – Individualizing Migraine Care for Diverse Populations Across Care Settings
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Burst CME™: The Patient Journey – Unmet Needs From Diagnosis Through Management of Migraine
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Evolving Perspectives in Alzheimer Disease : Reaching an Earlier Diagnosis, Understanding Neuroinflammation, and Exploring Therapeutic Advances
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Burst CME™: Optimizing the Use of CGRP Targeted Agents for the Treatment of Migraine
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Burst CME™: Optimizing Migraine Management – Addressing Unmet Needs, Individualizing Care for Diverse Populations, and Utilizing CGRP Targeted Agents
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Community Practice Connections™: Optimizing the Management of Tardive Dyskinesia—Addressing the Complexity of Care With Targeted Treatment
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Cases and Conversations™: Applying Best Practices to Prevent Shingles in Your Practice
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Patient, Provider, and Caregiver Connection™: Pediatric Myasthenia Gravis—Current Treatment and Emerging Concepts
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Mind Moments™: Optimizing Management for Patients with Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
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Cases and Conversations™: Navigating the Complexities of Managing Myasthenia Gravis in Pediatric and Pregnant Patient Populations
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Cases and Conversations™: Little Voices, Big Challenges – Comprehensive Care for Pediatric Spinal Muscular Atrophy
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Identifying and Treating CIDP in the Modern Era
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A Breath of Strength: Managing Cancer Associated LEMS and Lung Cancer as One
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Striking the Right Nerve: Managing Cancer Associated LEMS in Lung Cancer Patients
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Increased Mortality Risk and Shorter Life Expectancy Associated With Sleeping Pills
July 3rd 2023Among sleeping pill nonusers, when compared with patients who got a medium amount of sleep, extremely short or long sleepers had approximately 30% higher risk of all-cause mortality and 3-5 years shorter life expectancy at age 30-50 years.
Impacts of Daylight Savings Time on Sleep, Overall Health: Karin Johnson, MD, FAASM
July 2nd 2023The professor of neurology at UMass Chan School of Medicine discussed the various impacts Daylight Savings Time has on sleep quality and overall health in children and adolescents. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Episode 92: Highlights From the 2023 CMSC, SLEEP, AHS, and ATMRD Annual Meetings
June 30th 2023Mind Moments®, a podcast from NeurologyLive®, brings you exclusive interviews with Amit Bar-Or, MD; Gavin Giovannoni, MBBCh, PhD; Dayna Johnson, PhD, MPH, MSW, MS; John Winkelman, MD, PhD; Laxman Bahroo, DO; Ling Wan-Albert, OTD, OTR/L; Sara Pavitt, MD; and Ali Ezzati, MD. [LISTEN TIME: 28 minutes]
Keys Clinicians Should Consider When Designing Equitable Courses: Alexandria Reynolds, PhD
June 28th 2023The undergraduate program director at the University of South Carolina provided perspective on the factors that go into building an equitable and effective medical course for young medical professionals. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Gaining a Better Understanding of Idiopathic Hypersomnia, Uses of Low-Sodium Oxybate
June 27th 2023Marisa Whalen, PharmD, associate director of Medical Affairs at Jazz Pharmaceuticals, discussed presentations at SLEEP 2023 on the real-world burdens of idiopathic hypersomnia and the smooth transition to low sodium oxybate in patients with narcolepsy.
Efforts to Overcome Sleep Issues in Underserved Communities: Dayna Johnson, PhD, MPH, MSW, MS
June 26th 2023The sleep epidemiologist and assistant professor at the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University discussed the multi-level effort needed to improve sleep issues seen in individuals most impacted by social determinants of health. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Benefits and Risks of Opioid Use in Restless Legs Syndrome: John Winkelman, MD, PhD
June 22nd 2023The chief of the Sleep Disorders Clinical Research Program at Massachusetts General Hospital discussed the benefits opioids have for patients with restless legs syndrome, as well as how they can be safely used as part of treatment strategies. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Insights on Sunobinop As a Treatment for Insomnia in Patients Recovering From Alcohol Use Disorder
June 22nd 2023Garth T. Whiteside, PhD, head of preclinical development at Imbrium Therapeutics, discussed a phase 2 clinical study that explored the use of sunobinop in patients with insomnia during recovery from alcohol use disorder.
Findings Reveal Protective, Risk Factors Associated With Insomnia in Adults
June 10th 2023Over a 5-year period in a study, both insomnia protective and risk factors in adults were observed as significantly associated with the sleep disorder, offering valuable insights for prevention strategies.
How Once-Nightly Sodium Oxybate Changes the Treatment Landscape for Narcolepsy
June 9th 2023John Harsh, PhD, clinical research director, Colorado Sleep Institute, sat down at SLEEP 2023 to discuss the RESTORE study results, and why patients with narcolepsy appear to prefer once-nightly sodium oxybate.
The Impact of Social and Environmental Determinants, Race on Sleep: Dayna Johnson, PhD, MPH, MSW, MS
June 9th 2023The sleep epidemiologist and assistant professor at the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, insight on the associations between race, socioeconomic backgrounds, and poor sleep and insufficient sleep. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]