‘Conclusive Evidence That Narcolepsy Type 1 Is a Result of the Body’s Own Immune System’
Samples from deceased brain donors reveal specific T-cells that can target orexin/hypocretin-expressing cells.
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New Questionnaire Can ID Type of Hyperarousal
Researchers identified seven forms of hyperarousal and developed a freely accessible tool to measure them across disorders, including insomnia.
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Philips Meets Requirements to Offer DreamStation BiPAP AVAPS for Lower-Weight Patients
The devices are designated as medically necessary for a limited patient population older than 7 years and weighing 40 to 66 lbs who have obstructive sleep apnea and respiratory impairment.
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FDA Approves LivaNova’s aura6000 Neurostimulator for OSA
The proximal hypoglossal nerve stimulation therapy is the first in the US approved without a complete concentric collapse contraindication or the need for a pre-implantation drug-induced sleep endoscopy.
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ADHD Brains Show Frequent Sleep-Like Activity During Wakefulness
A new study reveals that brief bursts of sleep-like brain activity during wakefulness may explain attention lapses in adults with ADHD, opening doors for potential sleep-targeted treatments.
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