Category: Sleep Disorders

Sleep Disorders

Daytime Sleep Apnea Therapy eXciteOSA Surpasses 10,000 Patient Milestone

Nasdaq recognized the milestone by congratulating Signifier Medical on the Nasdaq Tower in Times Square, New York.

Sleep Disorders

Zevra Joins Sleep Data Initiative As Founding Member

Zevra says data from its clinical program for its drug candidate to treat idiopathic hypersomnia will aid the development of treatments for rare sleep disorders through the platform.

Sleep Disorders

FDA Approves Inspire Therapy Expansion for Specific Pediatric Population

Inspire intends to immediately begin educating healthcare providers across the US about the benefits of Inspire therapy for this population of children.

Breathing Disorders

Global Survey Reveals High Prevalence of Snoring

The report offers insights into respondents' willingness to explore surgical options to nix snoring and the prevalence of sleep disorders among respondents in the US, UK, and Australia.

Insomnia

Hot Flashes, Not Hormones, Among Top Causes of Insomnia in Menopausal Women

In a study designed to model the most likely reasons for self-reported insomnia in midlife women, researchers—surprisingly—did not identify hormone levels as one of the top causes.

Hypersomnias

Wakix Approved for Narcolepsy Treatment in Children in Europe

The European Medicines Agency approved Wakix for the treatment of narcolepsy in children over 6 years of age, with or without cataplexy.

Movement Disorders

CDC Changes Opioid Prescribing Guidelines

The 2022 CDC Opioid Prescribing Guidelines released on November 3, 2022, replaced earlier guidelines that had led to confusion, misinterpretation, and faulty application by medical providers, according to a statement from the RLS Foundation.

Circadian Rhythm Disorders

Health Care Workers Are Frazzled—And Poor Sleep May Turn Stress Into Poor Mental Health

With long hours and rotating shifts, many health care workers experience short and poor-quality sleep, risking not only their own health and safety but also increasing the risk of making errors that can affect patient safety.

Parasomnias

AASM Updates Guideline for Managing REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

The new guideline provides updated treatment recommendations, including specific medications, for adults who act out their dreams while asleep.