Sleep Disorders

On World Narcolepsy Day 2021, get a recap of the latest advances in narcolepsy that you might have missed over the last few months, compiled all into one place by the NeurologyLive team.

Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive's highlights from the week ending September 17, 2021.

The president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine emphasized the need to prioritize sleep for children and the organization’s efforts to improve sleep health.

Improvements in mean total amount of time and percentage of participants that were awake suggested limited effect with opicapone (Ogentys; Neurocrine Bio).

The director of the division of vascular neurology at the University of Utah discussed ongoing efforts from the AAN, as well as the potential to integrate advanced practice providers into neurology teams.

Investigators found that preschool children had fewer sleep disturbances than older children during home confinement.

The associate professor of neurology at Washington University in St. Louis discussed the latest initiative from the AASM, emphasizing sleep health for school-aged children.

The division chief of vascular neurology at the University of Utah discussed the misperceptions surrounding the field of neurology, as well as the importance of increasing fellowship training.

Raman Malhotra, MD, president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, discussed the initiative, which emphasizes the importance of healthy sleep for students.

The division chief of vascular neurology at the University of Utah discussed the driving force behind the national shortage of neurologists and its effect on patient care.

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Jennifer Majersik, MD, MS, commented on how the AAN, as well as current neurologists and specialists, can help generate interest in the field of neurology to meet patient needs.

Jennifer Majersik, MD, MS, division chief of vascular neurology at the University of Utah, discussed contributing factors to the neurologist shortage, as well as ongoing efforts to increase interest in the field.

Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive's highlights from the week ending September 10, 2021.

Investigators identified a potential dose-response relationship between lower systolic blood pressure and rate CPAP-adherence rates in those with both OSA and type 2 diabetes.

Catch up on any of the neurology news headlines you may have missed over the course of the last month, compiled all into one place by the NeurologyLive team.

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Both short and long sleep durations were associated with worse self-reported cognitive function and multiple lifestyle outcomes, suggesting a U-shaped association.

Investigators evaluated the effect of pain on sleep disturbance and vice-versa over time, finding stable differences between patients in sleep and pain.

Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive's highlights from the week ending September 3, 2021.

Investigators concluded that the most sensitive screening tool for OSA in women with IIH was the STOP-BANG questionnaire.

The professor of neurology at Emory University School of Medicine spoke on the potential for the new AASM hypersomnolence guideline to educate providers treating patients with sleep disorders.

Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia program engagement was low and did not elicit a change in medication use or health care visits.

A recent study found that saffron had similar efficacy at both 14-mg and 28-mg doses, increasing melatonin levels but not cortisol.

The associate professor of neurology at Emory University School of Medicine provided an overview of the new guideline, which addresses narcolepsy, idiopathic hypersomnia, and Kleine-Levin syndrome.

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Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive's highlights from the week ending August 27, 2021.

Coauthor and member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine board of directors, Lynn Marie Trotti, MD, MSc, discussed key takeaways from the new guideline, which encompasses the first updates since 2007.

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The new guideline addresses recent FDA-approved prescription medications to treat narcolepsy, idiopathic hypersomnia, and Kleine-Levin syndrome.