Sleep Neurology: Pearls and Pitfalls for the Practising Neurologist

Weekly Neurology Deep Dive - A review of recent impactful publications in the field of Neurology · May 25, 2026 · 19m

This clinical review highlights frequent diagnostic and therapeutic errors encountered by neurologists when managing sleep disorders. The authors emphasize that chronic insomnia should primarily be treated with behavioral therapy rather than immediate medication, while also noting that internal clock misalignments are often misidentified as simple sleeplessness. In cases of excessive daytime sleepiness, the text warns against over-relying on the Multiple Sleep Latency Test, as results can be easily skewed by external factors. Furthermore, the source details critical shifts in treating…