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November 10th 2024

Researchers Find Higher Risk of Insomnia With Undiagnosed Asthma

November 7th 2024

Novel Orexin 2 Receptor Agonist Shows Promise for Management of Narcolepsy and Idiopathic Hypersomnia

October 25th 2024

Pregnancy-Related Insomnia: Music and Sleep Hygiene Interventions Offer Effective Relief

October 17th 2024

Patients With Psoriasis Face Increased Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Study Finds

October 8th 2024

Zinc's Link to Sleep Quality Remains Unclear, Further Studies Needed

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July 3rd 2024

Dr Michael Thorpy: The Exciting Future of Orexin Agonists for Idiopathic Hypersomnia

June 11th 2024

Dr Melissa Jones: Still a Ways to Go for AI in Sleep Research

September 25th 2023

Part 3: Advances in Sodium Oxybate Provide Options for Various Patient Populations, Says Dr Michael Thorpy

September 18th 2023

Part 2: Certain Patients Could Benefit From High-Sodium Medications, Says Dr Michael Thorpy

September 7th 2023

Part 1: Dr. Michael Thorpy Emphasizes Low-Sodium Therapy Options for Sleep Disorders

August 8th 2023

Dr Sheila Garland Highlights Lifestyle, Psychological Impacts of Cancer Treatments

July 25th 2023

Dr Dayna Johnson Emphasizes the Need for Community Feedback in Sleep Health

July 21st 2023

Dr Judite Blanc Discusses Digging Deeper, Getting to the Root of Sleep Health

July 4th 2023

Dr Judite Blanc: Sleep Needs, Poor Sleep Consequences Vary Between Children and Adults

June 21st 2023

OHSU’s Dr Andrew McHill Discusses How Best to Optimize Sleep Hygiene Practices

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November 21st 2024

Assessing the Treatment Landscape for Multiple Sclerosis to Better Individualize Care

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November 21st 2024

Exploring Transthyretin-Mediated Amyloidosis and Its Phenotypes: A Comprehensive Approach to Patient Treatment

1.5 Credits / Cardiology, Neurology, Rare Diseases
November 21st 2024

The Role of the Specialty Pharmacist in Optimizing Treatment for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: The Impact of Early Intervention, Patient-Centered Care, and Disease-Modifying Therapies in Slowing Disease Progression

1.0 Credit / Neurology
November 21st 2024

Advancing Targeted Therapies Aimed at Smoldering Disease in Multiple Sclerosis

1.0 Credit / Immunology, Neurology
November 21st 2024

The Economics of Transthyretin-Mediated Amyloidosis: Balancing Equity and Access in Resource Allocation

1 Credit / Cardiology, Neurology
November 21st 2024

Managing Patients With COPD: Evidence-Based Care and Optimizing Value of New and Emerging Targeted Therapies

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Proactive strategies that place more value on nurses' ability to get quality rest is an important part of being able to deliver quality patient care | image credit: New Africa - stock.adobe.com
September 26th 2024

Insomnia, Presenteeism Put Patient Care at Risk: A Call to Prioritize Nurses' Sleep Quality, Well-Being

Kyle Munz
A recent data analysis draws correlations between nurses’ experience of insomnia and presenteeism, and the impact these factors have on patient care.
Little research has been conducted on the impact of compensatory sleep and cardiovascular health | image credit: stokkete - stock.adobe.com
September 21st 2024

Catching Up on Sleep on Weekends Links to 20% Lower Risk of Developing Heart Disease

Chelsie Derman
People with the most weekend catch-up sleep had a 20% lower risk of heart disease, especially those who were sleep-deprived during the week.
Magnesium-L-Threonate could provide more benefits for sleep quality | image credit: Aleksander - stock.adobe.com
September 18th 2024

Study: Magnesium-L-Threonate Improves Objective, Subjective Sleep Quality

Jared Kaltwasser
Though magnesium has long been seen as a potential sleep aid, the authors say the new form of magnesium salt may provide a clearer benefit.
Idiopathic hypersomnia belongs to a group referred to as the central disorders of hypersomnolence, which are classified by excessive daytime sleepiness | image credit: South House Studio - stock.adobe.com
September 17th 2024

Review: Idiopathic Hypersomnia Carries Considerable Burden and Remains Poorly Defined

Kyle Munz
A systematic review on diagnostic challenges and burden related to idiopathic hypersomnia gave insights into the extensive difficulties associated with the condition.
Mark Bleackley, PhD
August 30th 2024

More Drug Does Not Always Lead to More Efficacy: Dr Mark Bleackley on the Progress of the RePOSA Study

Kyle Munz
Mark Bleackley, PhD, Incannex, discusses the notable and surprising observations from the ongoing RePOSA study, and the developmental challenges they have encountered with their cannabinoid pharmacotherapy for patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
Physical activity is a crucial factor for identifying risk of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease | image credit: Rawpixel.com - stock.adobe.com
August 16th 2024

Physical Activity Outweighs Sleep Duration in Lowering MAFLD Risk

Chelsie Derman
A new study found physical activity held more weight in the link between the joint exposure of sleep duration, metabolic equivalent of task, and Healthy Eating Index (HEI)-2015 and metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD).
Daytime sleepiness is symptom many adults and children with idiopathic hypersomnia experience | image credit: Svyatoslav Lypynskyy - stock.adobe.com
August 14th 2024

Never Give Up on Your Diagnosis: Caitlin Kindberg's Message to Patients With Idiopathic Hypersomnia

Pearl Steinzor Kyle Munz
Caitlin Kindberg, a patient advocate from Nashville, Tennessee, discusses her experience finding proper treatment for idiopathic hypersomnia and the challenges associated with living with this condition.
Consumer-oriented sleep trackers are not yet advanced enough to produce data that can improve health outcomes | image credit: Gefo - stock.adobe.com
August 8th 2024

Don't Put Too Much Stock in Consumer Sleep Devices, Yet: Dr Christopher Depner

Kyle Munz Pearl Steinzor
Christopher Depner, PhD, assistant professor of health and kinesiology, University of Utah, speaks to the current reliability of wearable sleep devices to impact health outcomes, privacy concerns, and more.
Mark Bleackley, PhD
July 22nd 2024

Dr Mark Bleackley Addresses Lack of Pharmacotherapies in OSA, Need for IHL-42X

Kyle Munz
Mark Bleackley, PhD, chief scientific officer of Incannex, discusses in further detail the need for a pharmacotherapy like IHL-42X in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and the medication's underlying mechanisms.
Ron Grunstein, MD, PhD
July 16th 2024

Dr Ron Grunstein Discusses Outcomes, Future Direction of ALKS 2680 Trial for Narcolepsy Type 1

Pearl Steinzor Kyle Munz
Ron Grunstein, MD, PhD, head of sleep and circadian research, Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, details results from the ALKS 2680 trial and the study's next steps.
Mark Bleackley, PhD
July 9th 2024

Dr Mark Bleackley: New Medication to Benefit Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Kyle Munz
Mark Bleackley, PhD, chief scientific officer, Incannex, details the progress of the ongoing RePOSA trial, which is assessing the safety and efficacy of IHL-42X in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Dr Thorpy on Challenges and Treatments in Idiopathic Hypersomnia
June 27th 2024

Idiopathic Hypersomnia Is Not a Solitary Condition

Kyle Munz Pearl Steinzor
Michael Thorpy, MD, professor of neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine explores the current treatment landscape of idiopathic hypersomnia and the associated challenges with approving new medication for this condition.
Low-sodium oxybate contains over 90% less sodium than a high-sodium oxybate regimen | Image Credit: Nickpd - stock.adobe.com
June 25th 2024

Low-Sodium Oxybate: An Equally Effective but Safer Alternative to High-Sodium Oxybate for Narcolespy

Kyle Munz
A prospective study concluded that patients with narcolepsy can safely switch from a high-sodium oxybate to a low-sodium oxybate to manage their symptoms.
Michael Thorpy, MD
June 14th 2024

The Role of Orexin Agonists in Idiopathic Hypersomnia: Dr Michael Thorpy

Kyle Munz Pearl Steinzor
Michael Thorpy, MD, professor of neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, explored the mechanism of action in orexin agonists, which has been indicated for idiopathic hypersomnia.
Infections Altering Brain, Sleep Disorder Concept | image credit: Matthieu - stock.adobe.com
May 29th 2024

Immunological Events Indicated in Onset of Hypersomnolence Disorders, Study Finds

Kyle Munz
Findings from a retrospective study suggested a possible causal relationship between prior infection and the development of hypersomnolence disorders such as narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia, but more research is needed.
Group of Friends, Popularity Model | image credit: Davide Angelini - stock.adobe.com
May 13th 2024

Popularity Influences Adolescent Sleep Behavior, Study Finds

Kyle Munz
A study assessing adolescents' self-reported sleep behavior and social factors unearthed a relationship between individual popularity and their sleep patterns.
Modeled CBT Process | image credit: safriibrahim - stock.adobe.com
May 6th 2024

Patients With Insomnia or Suspected Comorbid Sleep Apnea Respond Positively to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program

Kyle Munz
A secondary analysis investigating the efficacy of a digital, interactive cognitive behavioral therapy program for insomnia (CBTi) demonstrated the positive impacts of the program for patients with insomnia or a high risk of co-morbid insomnia and sleep apnea (COMISA).
Alarm Clock Sitting Next to Dreaming Individual | image credit: yavdat - stock.adobe.com
May 1st 2024

Limited Association Between 1-Night Sleep Restriction and Cognitive Performance

Kyle Munz
A recent meta-analysis drew limited conclusions about the impact of 1-night sleep restriction on cognitive function, stressing the need for further research consideration.
Polysomnography Concept | image credit: RFBSIP - stock.adobe.com
April 25th 2024

Single-Channel EOG Shown to Be Reliable for Automatic Sleep Staging in Various Sleep Disorders

Kyle Munz
A large cohort study demonstrated the validity and reliability of single-channel electro-oculography (EOG) for sleep-stage classification.
What We’re Reading: Drug Shortages Reach Record High; Americans Struggling With Sleep; Combatting Viral Hepatitis
April 15th 2024

What We’re Reading: Record High Drug Shortages; Americans' Sleep Struggles; Combatting Viral Hepatitis

AJMC Staff
The University of Utah Drug Information Service reports an unprecedented rise in shortages; cultural ethos and modern pressures contribute to sleep deprivation across the nation; rising death rates underscore the urgent need for expanded access to prevention and treatment measures
Nasal Spray | image credit: PixieMe - stock.adobe.com
April 11th 2024

Nasal Spray Alleviates Severity of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Study Finds

Kyle Munz
A small, double-blind study has revealed the promise of the BAY2586116 nasal spray to help manage severe forms of obstructive sleep apnea and lower an individual’s morning blood pressure.
Woman Trying to Sleep Counting Sheep | image credit: Gstudio - stock.adobe.com
April 3rd 2024

Multiple Sleep Latency Test Aids in Diagnosis of Central Hypersomnia

Kyle Munz
A cluster analysis demonstrated the potential for the Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) to aid in the diagnosis of central hypersomnia and distinguish between idiopathic hypersomnia subgroups.
Smart Phone Controlling Man Like Puppet | image credit: rudall30 -stock.adobe.com
March 30th 2024

Study Reinforces Link Between Mobile Phone Addiction and Insomnia

Kyle Munz
A cross-sectional study utilizing self-reports from Chinese college students correlated mobile phone use with insomnia, bolstering previous research that made similar conclusions.
Hot Cup of Coffee | image credit: dimakp - stock.adobe.com
March 22nd 2024

Caffeine Consumption Not Found to Significantly Impact Sleep Health, Conflicting With Prior Reports

Kyle Munz
A cross-sectional study did not find significant associations between sleep health and consumption of caffeine from coffee or tea in older adults.
Prebiotic Supplementation Concept | image credit: sveta - stock.adobe.com
March 21st 2024

Yeast Mannan Supplementation Provides Some Sleep Benefits, More Studies Needed

Kyle Munz
A placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomized study suggested that the consumption of yeast mannan may benefit sleep quality and gut health.
Cartoon Man Snoring | image credit: shlyapanama - stock.adobe.com
March 14th 2024

Cardiometabolic Risks in Patients With Sleep-Disordered Breathing Identified With Metabolomic Profiling

Kyle Munz
A large population-based study revealed the associations between sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and risk for hypertension and diabetes through the use of metabolomic profiling.
Elderly Asian Woman Having Trouble Sleeping | image credit: Satjawat - stock.adobe.com
March 7th 2024

Older Patients With Epilepsy Experience Altered Sleep Characteristics and Events

Kyle Munz
A case-control study finds altered sleep events and characteristics exhibited in elderly patients with epilepsy compared to younger patients with epilepsy, as well as those without.
Gut Microbiome Model | image credit: Anatomy Insider - stock.adobe.com
February 20th 2024

Causal Relationship Unveiled Between Gut Microbiota and Sleep Characteristics

Kyle Munz
A bidirectional Mendelian randomization (MR) study found a casual relationship between sleep-related phenotypes (SRPs) and gut microbiota.
Hands Modeling Aging | image credit: smolaw11 - stock.adobe.com
February 15th 2024

Sleep Patterns Linked to Accelerated Phenotypic Aging

Kyle Munz
Researchers found significant associations between individual patterns and preferences for sleeping and their biological, phenotypical age.
Alarm Clock Doodle | image credit: netrun78 - stock.adobe.com
February 8th 2024

Real-World Data Reveal Inconsistency in Sleep Duration

Kyle Munz
A global analysis of sleep duration and irregularity gathered data on the adult population’s sleep patterns.
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