Mayo Clinic Center for Sleep Medicine

REM Sleep Behavior Disorder: How does Parkinson pathology evolve?

Probably the most concerning aspect of REM sleep behavior disorder is that it is often a prodrome for Parkinson's disease and other related conditions.  In this podcast we explore current concepts of how dream enactment behaviors can progress to serious neurodegenerative disorders.

Violence in Sleep: Part 2

While extremely rare, homicidal behavior has been reported during episodes of sleepwalking.  In this podcast, we discuss two notorious cases for which sleepwalking was offered by the defense as an explanation.  Is that what really happened?  What role should sleep providers play in such cases?

Violence in Sleep: Part 1

Violent and injurious behaviors do occasionally occur with parasomnias including REM sleep behavior disorder and sleepwalking.  In this podcast, we review the types of behaviors that can occur and how best to prevent them.

The Child who Sleepwalks

Sleep walking is common in childhood. What causes it and how should it be managed? In this podcast we will discuss the nature of sleepwalking and how it can best be treated.

Eating While Asleep

Eating and Sleep are both fundamental biologic drives. What happens when they coincide? In this podcast, we will explore the world of sleep related eating disorder.

Transvenous Phrenic Nerve Stimulation for Central Sleep Apnea

What is transvenous phrenic nerve stimulation?  When should we use it for patients with central sleep apnea?  Dr. Timothy Morgenthaler, a sleep specialist at Mayo Clinic, answers these questions.

How should we manage patients with treatment emergent central sleep apnea?

Do all patients with CPAP related treatment emergent central sleep apnea need a change in management?  Dr. Timothy Morgenthaler, a sleep specialist at Mayo Clinic, answers this question.

CSA in Heart Failure: Current Controversies

Is CSA harmful in patients with heart failure? When should it be treated?  What is the role of augmented servo-ventilation? Dr. Sean Caples, a sleep specialist at Mayo Clinic, answers these questions.