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Top 5 Sleep Articles of 2024
Top 5 Most-Viewed Sleep Coverage of 2024

December 25th 2024

Check out this year's top 5 pieces of sleep coverage that cover topics surveying the benefits of supplements, novel developments in obstructive sleep apnea, and the negative effects of phone addiction.

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Weight Loss Drug Tirzepatide Now Approved for Sleep Apnea in Adults With Obesity

December 20th 2024

Highlights from SLEEP 2024
ICYMI: Highlights From SLEEP 2024

December 18th 2024

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Mind the Gap: Addressing Pediatric Sleep Disparities and the Role of Sleep Variability

December 10th 2024

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Strength and Stamina: Patients With OSA Benefit From Combined Exercise Regimens

December 7th 2024

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February 3rd 2025

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

1.5 Credits / Cardiology, Neurology, Rare Diseases
February 3rd 2025

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
February 3rd 2025

Advancing Targeted Therapies Aimed at Smoldering Disease in Multiple Sclerosis

1.0 Credit / Immunology, Neurology
February 3rd 2025

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

1 Credit / Cardiology, Neurology
February 3rd 2025

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

1.0 Credit / Immunology, Pulmonology/Respiratory
February 3rd 2025

Overview and Burden of Migraine

0.5 Credit / Neurology
February 3rd 2025

The Evolving Treatment Landscape of Migraine

0.5 Credit / Neurology
February 3rd 2025

The Role of the Pharmacist Migraine Management

0.5 Credit / Neurology

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Person hitting snooze alarm when awakening.
August 12th 2021

Once-Nightly Sodium Oxybate Shown to Significantly Improve Symptoms of Narcolepsy

Matthew Gavidia
Results of the phase 3 REST-ON study exhibited significant improvement in patients with narcolepsy treated with once-nightly sodium oxybate, FT218, versus placebo.
Woman have trouble sleeping
August 7th 2021

Survey Reveals Decrease in Symptoms of Central Hypersomnias During Pandemic Lockdowns

Lauren Massaro
Relaxed social and professional constraints brought on by pandemic-related lockdowns benefitted the sleep schedules of patients with central hypersomnias.
Heart cutout placed by stethoscope.
August 3rd 2021

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Linked With Accelerated Vascular Aging, CVD Risk

Matthew Gavidia
People with high risk of obstructive sleep apnea presented with significant changes in key arteries indicative of accelerated vascular aging, a known contributor to cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Michael Thorpy, MD, director, Sleep-Wake Disorders Center, Montefiore.
July 30th 2021

Dr Michael Thorpy on Misconceptions in the Treatment of Narcolepsy-Related EDS

Michael Thorpy, MD, director, Sleep-Wake Disorders Center, Montefiore, and professor, Neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, speaks about common misconceptions within the treatment of narcolepsy-related excessive daytime sleepiness, and how combination therapy may play a role.
Woman exercising.
July 28th 2021

Physical Activity, Less TV Watching Associated With Lower Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Matthew Gavidia
Higher physical activity and less time spent sitting and watching TV was associated with a significantly lower risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea.
Anne Morse, DO, pediatric neurologist.
July 23rd 2021

Dr Anne Morse on Assessment, Risk of Sleep Disorders in Adolescents

Anne Marie Morse, DO, pediatric neurologist and sleep medicine specialist, Geisenger, speaks on early data findings of the Wake Up and Learn program which suggested a greater risk of sleep pathology among adolescents than typically observed.
Fatigued man.
July 21st 2021

AASM, Sleep Research Society Issue Guidance on Work Shift Duration for Employers

Matthew Gavidia
The Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society issued guiding principles for employers on designing optimal work shift durations in the workplace, which address risk factors, countermeasures, and shared decision-making implications.
Michael Thorpy, MD, Montefiore
July 16th 2021

Dr Michael Thorpy on Current Methods of Treatment in Narcolepsy

Michael Thorpy, MD, director, Sleep-Wake Disorders Center, Montefiore, and professor of neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, addresses the treatment of narcolepsy in recent years.
Artificial intelligence stock photo.
July 14th 2021

FDA Expands AI Software EnsoSleep for Pediatric Use, Wider Capabilities

Matthew Gavidia
The FDA issued a 510(k) clearance for the artificial intelligence software platform EnsoSleep, expanding its capabilities in assessing patients with chronic respiratory and cardiac conditions, as well as in pediatric populations ages 13 and above.
Child with mask on.
July 8th 2021

Mindfulness Exercises Associated With Improved Sleep Quality, Duration in At-Risk Children

Matthew Gavidia
Children exposed to environmental stressors known to impair sleep exhibited improved sleep duration by more than 1 hour each night after undergoing a mindfulness training intervention program, with rapid-eye movement sleep improving as well.
Anne Marie Morse, DO, pediatric neurologist and sleep medicine specialist, Geisenger.
July 5th 2021

Dr Anne Morse on Contributors to Impaired Sleep in Adolescents, Pandemic-Related Implications

Anne Marie Morse, DO, pediatric neurologist and sleep medicine specialist at Geisinger, discusses biologic, lifestyle, and pandemic-related factors associated with poor sleep quality in adolescents.
Running on treadmill.
July 1st 2021

High Physical Activity May Counteract Adverse Health Impact of Poor Sleep, Study Finds

Matthew Gavidia
Compared with participants with high physical activity and healthy sleep, those with no moderate-to-vigorous physical activity exhibited higher risks of all-cause, total cardiovascular, and total cancer mortality.
Michael Thorpy, MD.
June 26th 2021

Dr Michael Thorpy Outlines Comprehension, Treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia

Michael Thorpy, MD, director, Sleep-Wake Disorders Center, Montefiore, and professor, Neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, discusses diagnostic components of idiopathic hypersomnia and emerging methods of treatment.
Persistent Childhood Sleep Apnea Linked With Increased Risk of High Blood Pressure Later
June 24th 2021

Persistent Childhood Sleep Apnea Linked With Increased Risk of High Blood Pressure Later

Lauren Massaro
Children whose sleep apnea persist into adolescence have a 3-fold increased risk of high blood pressure and face an elevated risk of heart disease.
Girl dozed off behind the wheel of her car
June 14th 2021

More Study Needed on Benefits of Immunotherapy in Narcolepsy

Stephanie Loder
These review results were mixed on the use of immunotherapy to treat narcolepsy, with benefits typically being temporary.
clock on pillow graphic
June 9th 2021

Study: Metabolic Syndrome Risk Higher in Patients With Insomnia

Jared Kaltwasser
Individuals with insomnia had 1.41 times the risk of developing hypertension, compared with people without the sleep disorder.
Sleepy person
May 29th 2021

Wake-Promoting Drugs May Benefit Treatment-Experienced Patients With EDS, OSA

Larry Hanover
Many patients experience excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) despite treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and may benefit from wake-promoting drugs.
image of COVID-19
May 25th 2021

Sleep Apnea Appears to Increase Risk of COVID-19 Infection

Jared Kaltwasser
The new report, based on more than 80,000 health records, suggests positive airflow pressure therapy can reduce a patient’s risk of infection.
Picture of woman lying awake
May 24th 2021

Over Time, Prescription Sleep Medicines for Middle-Aged Women Have Little Benefit

Larry Hanover
Long-term use of prescription sleep medications by middle-aged women provides no benefit, a new study says.
Shift Work Sleep Disorder Triples Risk of Car Accident
May 20th 2021

Shift Work Sleep Disorder Triples Risk of Car Accident, Study Says

Jared Kaltwasser
People who suffer from shift work sleep disorder face the highest risk of a car crash, although sleep apnea and insomnia also heighten a person’s risk.
Globe representation of accessible individual data.
May 11th 2021

Sleep Disorders Cost US $94.9 Billion Each Year, Study Finds

Matthew Gavidia
Sleep disorders were found to be associated with significantly higher rates of health care utilization and cost, accounting for $94.9 billion in costs each year in the United States.
Support group of individuals.
May 7th 2021

How Do Education, Social Support Affect PAP Adherence in Patients With OSA?

Matthew Gavidia
The group-based Sleep Apnea Management clinic at Cleveland Clinic's Sleep Disorders Center increased criteria-met adherence to positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy by 20% in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Human cardiovascular system.
May 5th 2021

Circadian Misalignment in Shift Workers Linked With High Cardiovascular Risk

Matthew Gavidia
For each hour that an employee’s work schedule deviated from their natural body clock, their odds of having high cardiovascular risk increased by 31%.
FDA logo.
April 29th 2021

FDA Grants Priority Review for Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ Xywav in Idiopathic Hypersomnia

Matthew Gavidia
The FDA decision on Xywav in idiopathic hypersomnia is expected in the third quarter of 2021.
Doctor tapping screen of human anatomy.
April 26th 2021

Treatment of Sleep Apnea May Reduce Risk of Alzheimer Disease, Dementia

Matthew Gavidia
Use of positive airway pressure therapy for obstructive sleep apnea was associated with a lower risk of developing Alzheimer disease, dementia, and mild cognitive impairment in older adults.
Elderly woman with young woman.
April 21st 2021

Music Therapy Found to Significantly Improve Sleep Quality in Older Adults

Matthew Gavidia
Music therapy among older adults was associated with significant improvements in sleep quality, with sedative music cited as more effective than rhythm-centered music.
Elderly woman.
April 19th 2021

Sleep Disturbance Associated With Increased Risk of Death, Particularly in Women

Matthew Gavidia
Unconscious wakefulness during nighttime sleep, known as cortical arousal, was significantly associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular-related death and death from any cause, with women especially at notable risk.
Distressed White male.
April 16th 2021

Substantial Increase in Rates of Insomnia, Sleep Apnea Reported Among US Military

Matthew Gavidia
Over a 14-year period, active-duty US military members reported a marked 45-fold increase in rates of insomnia and 30-fold increase in rates of obstructive sleep apnea.
Teenage students.
April 15th 2021

Later School Start Times Linked With Significant Sleep, Daytime Sleepiness Benefits

Matthew Gavidia
Students attending middle school and high school exhibited significantly improved sleep duration and daytime sleepiness with later school start times, while elementary school students were shown to be minimally affected by earlier start times.
Symbol for health care.
April 9th 2021

Significant Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Fibrosis Risk Found in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Matthew Gavidia
Approximately 45% of patients with obstructive sleep apnea were shown to present with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, with age and weight indicated as significant predictors of high fibrosis score risk.
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