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Hypersomnia, Mental Health, Inequities Among the Highlighted Topics at SLEEP 2024

May 30th 2024

The annual conference taking place from June 1 to June 5, 2024, will feature sessions on the relationship between mental health and sleep, artificial intelligence in sleep, and different sleep conditions.

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Immunological Events Indicated in Onset of Hypersomnolence Disorders, Study Finds

May 29th 2024

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Popularity Influences Adolescent Sleep Behavior, Study Finds

May 13th 2024

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Patients With Insomnia or Suspected Comorbid Sleep Apnea Respond Positively to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program

May 6th 2024

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Limited Association Between 1-Night Sleep Restriction and Cognitive Performance

May 1st 2024

Continuing Medical Education
June 1st 2024

Advancing Targeted Therapies Aimed at Smoldering Disease in Multiple Sclerosis

June 27, 2024 | 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM ET
June 1st 2024

Leveraging Managed Care to Optimize Best Practices in the Treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)

1.0 Credit / Neurology
June 1st 2024

Advances and Best Practices for Managed Care Pharmacists and the Treatment of Patients with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency

1.0 Credit / Pulmonology/Respiratory
June 1st 2024

Improving Outcomes and Quality of Care in Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Updates in Treatment Advances

2.0 Credits / Neurology
June 1st 2024

New and Emerging Treatment Strategies for Myasthenia Gravis: The Role of the Specialty Pharmacist

1.0 Credit / Neurology
June 1st 2024

Improving Treatment Access for Spinal Muscular Atrophy: How Managed Care Strategies Can Ease Clinical and Caregiver Burden

1.5 Credits / Neurology
June 1st 2024

Assessing the Treatment Landscape for Multiple Sclerosis to Better Individualize Care

1.5 Credits / Neurology

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A Q&A With Elizabeth Colyer: COVID-19-Related Effects on National, State Level Well-Being
May 23rd 2020

A Q&A With Elizabeth Colyer: COVID-19-Related Effects on National, State Level Well-Being

The American Journal of Managed Care® discussed nationwide, state level takeaways of Sharecare's Flatten the Curve survey with Elizabeth Colyer, senior vice president of Community Well-Being Index at Sharecare.
Depression After Ischemic Stroke Linked With OSA Severity, Study Finds
May 19th 2020

Depression After Ischemic Stroke Linked With OSA Severity, Study Finds

Matthew Gavidia
Severity of obstructive sleep apnea in patients was shown to be positively associated with a 3-month depression after ischemic stroke, according to study findings.
Quality, Not Duration, Suggested as Optimal Intervention in Adolescent Sleep Health
May 15th 2020

Quality, Not Duration, Suggested as Optimal Intervention in Adolescent Sleep Health

Matthew Gavidia
Quality, as opposed to duration, was suggested as the optimal target for prevention and intervention in sleep health among adolescents, with potential efficacy cited in improving psychological functioning, according to study findings.
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness More Prevalent in Shift Workers Than Patients With OSA, Study Finds
May 13th 2020

Excessive Daytime Sleepiness More Prevalent in Shift Workers Than Patients With OSA, Study Finds

Matthew Gavidia
Shift workers were found to have a higher incidence of excessive daytime sleepiness compared with patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to study findings published this week.
What Factors Contribute to Sleep Disorders in Adolescents?
May 8th 2020

What Factors Contribute to Sleep Disorders in Adolescents?

Matthew Gavidia
The average sleep recommended for an adolescent is 8 to 10 hours per night, but recent study results show sleep deprivation is a widespread concern among this age group.
Should Lower Doses of Melatonin Be Used For Older Adults?
May 5th 2020

Should Lower Doses of Melatonin Be Used For Older Adults?

Tabula Rasa HealthCare
Tabula Rasa HealthCare (NASDAQ:TRHC) is a leader in providing patient-specific, data-driven technology and solutions that enable healthcare organizations to optimize medication regimens to improve patient outcomes, reduce hospitalizations, lower healthcare costs and manage risk. Medication risk management is TRHC’s lead offering, and its cloud-based software applications provide solutions for a range of payers, providers and other healthcare organizations.
Patients With Sleep Apnea, Restless Leg Syndrome Exhibit Higher Insomnia-Specific Psychological Symptoms
April 30th 2020

Patients With Sleep Apnea, Restless Leg Syndrome Exhibit Higher Insomnia-Specific Psychological Symptoms

Matthew Gavidia
Compared with patients who have just sleep apnea syndrome (SAS), those with both SAS and restless leg syndrome were shown to exhibit a higher degree of insomnia-specific psychological symptoms, which may indicate the benefit of cognitive behavioral therapy in these populations, according to study findings.
Delayed School Start Times Shown to Increase Adolescent Sleep Duration, Study Finds
April 27th 2020

Delayed School Start Times Shown to Increase Adolescent Sleep Duration, Study Finds

Matthew Gavidia
Delayed school start times were shown to increase sleep duration among adolescents and lessen the need for catch-up sleep during the weekend, which may assist in addressing nationwide sleep deficits in these populations.
Computational Polysomnography Improves Detection of Factors Affecting Daytime Alertness in Patients With OSA
April 23rd 2020

Computational Polysomnography Improves Detection of Factors Affecting Daytime Alertness in Patients With OSA

Matthew Gavidia
Compared with conventional methods, novel polysomnography parameters better describe how the severity of oxygen desaturation during sleep affects daytime alertness in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to study findings.
Patients With OSAHS at Higher Risk of Alzheimer Disease Biomarkers, Cognitive Decline
April 20th 2020

Patients With OSAHS at Higher Risk of Alzheimer Disease Biomarkers, Cognitive Decline

Matthew Gavidia
Patients with obstructive sleep apnea–hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) had significantly higher Alzheimer disease biomarkers in their plasma than those without the condition, which may explain the occurrence of cognitive decline in these populations, according to study findings.
Researchers Modify Sleep Apnea Machines to Ease Ventilator Shortage
April 15th 2020

Researchers Modify Sleep Apnea Machines to Ease Ventilator Shortage

Gianna Melillo
To help ease ventilator shortages resulting from the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, researchers at New York University’s Tandon School of Engineering were able to modify continuous positive airway pressure machines, used to treat patients with sleep apnea, into alternatives for mechanical ventilators.
Study Finds More Than One-Third of Healthcare Workers Suffered From Insomnia During COVID-19 Epidemic in China
April 14th 2020

Study Finds More Than One-Third of Healthcare Workers Suffered From Insomnia During COVID-19 Epidemic in China

Matthew Gavidia
More than a third of healthcare workers responding to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in China during its peak suffered from insomnia, with those reporting sleeplessness also more likely to feel depressed, anxious, and have stress-based trauma, according to study findings published today.
Workers With Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, OSA at Higher Risk of Occupational Accidents
April 9th 2020

Workers With Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, OSA at Higher Risk of Occupational Accidents

Matthew Gavidia
Employees with either obstructive sleep apnea or excessive daytime sleepiness were shown to be 2 times more likely to be involved in occupational incidents, highlighting the serious safety hazard posed by both conditions.
Herb Extract Shown to Enhance Sleep Quality, Mental Alertness in the Elderly
April 7th 2020

Herb Extract Shown to Enhance Sleep Quality, Mental Alertness in the Elderly

Matthew Gavidia
Ashwagandha root extract, a revered herb of Ayurveda, was associated with improvements in quality of life, sleep quality, and mental alertness in elderly patients, according to study findings.
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Therapy in Patients With Parkinson Disease Meets Phase 2 Primary Efficacy End Point
April 2nd 2020

Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Therapy in Patients With Parkinson Disease Meets Phase 2 Primary Efficacy End Point

Matthew Gavidia
Theranexus announced this week that its phase 2 trial for THN102 (modafinil/flecainide) in patients with Parkinson disease met its primary efficacy end point of significantly increasing the proportion of patients no longer suffering from excessive daytime sleepiness.
Sleep, Physician Burnout Linked Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
March 31st 2020

Sleep, Physician Burnout Linked Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Matthew Gavidia
Amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has issued a position statement on the significance of sufficient sleep, which when impaired has been deemed a possible contributing factor to physician burnout.
FDA Accepts Filing for Investigational Narcolepsy Medication
March 26th 2020

FDA Accepts Filing for Investigational Narcolepsy Medication

Gianna Melillo
The FDA has accepted for filing with priority review Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ new drug application for JZP-258. The investigational medicine targets cataplexy and excessive daytime sleepiness associated with narcolepsy.
Sleep-Disordered Breathing Shown to Contribute to Brain Alterations Typically Seen in Alzheimer Disease
March 23rd 2020

Sleep-Disordered Breathing Shown to Contribute to Brain Alterations Typically Seen in Alzheimer Disease

Matthew Gavidia
In older adults who are cognitively unimpaired, sleep-disordered breathing was found to alter Alzheimer disease–sensitive brain regions, causing greater amyloid deposition and neuronal activity, according to study findings.
Diuretics Linked With OSA Severity Reduction in Patients With Moderate Obesity, Hypertension
March 19th 2020

Diuretics Linked With OSA Severity Reduction in Patients With Moderate Obesity, Hypertension

Matthew Gavidia
In patients with hypertension who are overweight or moderately obese, diuretics were shown to potentially reduce the severity of obstructive sleep apnea, according to study findings.
Men, Women Display Symptoms Related to Sleep, Fatigue Differently, Study Finds
March 16th 2020

Men, Women Display Symptoms Related to Sleep, Fatigue Differently, Study Finds

Alison Rodriguez
Men demonstrated higher levels of respiratory events and more periodic limb movements but women had significantly higher levels of sleep-associated complaints across all measures.
Impaired Sleep Duration, Quality in Infancy Associated With Behavioral Health Issues in Children
March 13th 2020

Impaired Sleep Duration, Quality in Infancy Associated With Behavioral Health Issues in Children

Matthew Gavidia
Toddlers with reported diminished sleep duration and quality during infancy had a greater likelihood of emotional and behavioral problems, with associations proving strongest for internalizing and dysregulation symptoms, according to study findings.
Better Sleep Linked With Reduced Risk of CVD, Improved Weight Loss
March 4th 2020

Better Sleep Linked With Reduced Risk of CVD, Improved Weight Loss

Matthew Gavidia
Improved sleep patterns were linked with potential risk reductions of heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular diseases, with additional associations found in helping women achieve and maintain a healthier body weight, according to preliminary research to be presented at American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention | Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions 2020.
Sleep Disorders Common in Patients With T1D, Review Shows
March 2nd 2020

Sleep Disorders Common in Patients With T1D, Review Shows

Jared Kaltwasser
A new review article shows scientific studies have consistently identified links between sleep problems and health outcomes in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Despite the apparent links, there are no screening recommendations related to sleep in patients with the disease.
How Does Sleep Duration Influence Mental Health of Children?
February 28th 2020

How Does Sleep Duration Influence Mental Health of Children?

Matthew Gavidia
Sleep duration among adolescents aged 9 to 11 was shown to influence elements of mental health, including depression, anxiety, impulsive behavior, and cognitive performance, according to study findings.
Narcolepsy Pipeline Features Optimistic New Strategies, Review Finds
February 23rd 2020

Narcolepsy Pipeline Features Optimistic New Strategies, Review Finds

Jared Kaltwasser
Drug developers have made significant strides in understanding narcolepsy in recent years. Now, those advances are translating into a robust pipeline of potential new therapies.
Review Outlines Guidance for Military Personnel, Veterans With Sleep Disorders
February 20th 2020

Review Outlines Guidance for Military Personnel, Veterans With Sleep Disorders

Gianna Melillo
In 2019, the US Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) approved clinical practice guidelines regarding management and treatment of chronic insomnia disorder and obstructive sleep apnea in VA and DoD patients. The VA/DoD Evidence-Based Practice Work Group formulated the framework to enable more effective screening, treatment, and managements of these diseases, according to a review published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
Narcolepsy Monitoring App Shows Possible Effectiveness in Symptom Tracking, Study Says
February 16th 2020

Narcolepsy Monitoring App Shows Possible Effectiveness in Symptom Tracking, Study Says

Alison Rodriguez
The Narcolepsy Monitor—a companion app for long-term narcolepsy symptom monitoring—may be a helpful tool for gaining insight into the individual burden of narcolepsy symptoms over time and may serve as a patient-reported outcome measure, according to study findings.
Addressing Sleep Issues in Children, Teens With Autism
February 13th 2020

Addressing Sleep Issues in Children, Teens With Autism

Matthew Gavidia
In new guidelines issued today by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), researchers provide sleep intervention recommendations to families, neurologists, and other healthcare providers in making decisions on the best treatments available for children and teens with autism.
Deep Learning Model Found to Accurately, Automatically Detect Sleep Staging for Patients With Suspected OSA
February 4th 2020

Deep Learning Model Found to Accurately, Automatically Detect Sleep Staging for Patients With Suspected OSA

Matthew Gavidia
Using a deep learning–based model to characterize sleep staging, researchers were able to accurately and automatically detect patients with and without obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but accuracy decreased with increasing OSA severity, according to study findings.
Untreated Obstructive Sleep Apnea Results in Higher Costs, Healthcare Utilization
February 1st 2020

Untreated Obstructive Sleep Apnea Results in Higher Costs, Healthcare Utilization

Alison Rodriguez
Medicare beneficiaries with untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have increased healthcare utilization (HCU) and costs across all points of service, according to results of a recent study published by the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.
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