Is It Idiopathic Hypersomnia or Narcolepsy? Brain Imaging May Hold Answers
Brain imaging research identifies differences in brain structure and activity that could help in understanding and distinguishing IH.
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Author: Regina Patrick
Can Oral Appliances Improve Cardiovascular Outcomes in Sleep Apnea?
People with obstructive sleep apnea have an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. Researchers investigate whether oral appliance therapy can alleviate the burden.
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Shedding Light on Dawn Simulation
Devices that gradually illuminate a sleeper’s environment prior to wake can be easier for patients to use than traditional bright light therapy. Though not as powerful, the simulators have shown promise in research for various sleep/wake disorders.
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4 Patient Populations for APAP
Bariatric patients, men on testosterone therapy, people with mild OSA or positional OSA, and those with REM-related sleep apnea may benefit from autotitrating devices.
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Narcolepsy with Comorbid Conditions
Providers face challenges in teasing out narcolepsy symptoms and those of comoborbid disorders, but it is important to diagnose comorbidities appropriately for treatments to be more effective.
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