April 25th 2024
A large cohort study demonstrated the validity and reliability of single-channel electro-oculography (EOG) for sleep-stage classification.
Perspectives on Emerging Data for the Use of Immunotherapy in the Treatment of Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
1.5 Credits / Oncology, Pulmonology/Respiratory
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A Managed Care Focus on Assessing the Armamentarium for Multiple Sclerosis to Better Individualize Treatment
1.5 Credits / Neurology
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The Promising Role of Novel and Emerging Therapies for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Clinical and Managed Care Insights
1.0 Credit / Neurology
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Evolving Treatment Strategies in the Management of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Key Insights for the Pharmacist, featuring a Patient Perspective
1.5 Credits / Pulmonology/Respiratory
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Advances in EGFR Exon 20 Insertion-Positive Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Focus on Specialty Pharmacy Interventions
1.5 Credits / Oncology, Pulmonology/Respiratory
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Strategies for the Management and Treatment of ALS: The Value of Early Diagnosis and Clinical Intervention
3.0 Credits / Neurology
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Leveraging Managed Care to Optimize Best Practices in the Treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)
1.0 Credit / Neurology
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Advances and Best Practices for Managed Care Pharmacists and the Treatment of Patients with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
1.0 Credit / Pulmonology/Respiratory
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Improving Outcomes and Quality of Care in Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Updates in Treatment Advances
2.0 Credits / Neurology
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New and Emerging Treatment Strategies for Myasthenia Gravis: The Role of the Specialty Pharmacist
1.0 Credit / Neurology
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Improving Treatment Access for Spinal Muscular Atrophy: How Managed Care Strategies Can Ease Clinical and Caregiver Burden
1.5 Credits / Neurology
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Assessing the Treatment Landscape for Multiple Sclerosis to Better Individualize Care
1.5 Credits / Neurology
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Dr Krishna Sundar: Several New Treatments Are Emerging for Sleep Apneas
December 9th 2020New devices can help to manage sleep apneas, but underlying conditions must be treated, too, noted Krishna M. Sundar, MD, clinical professor, Pulmonary Division, Department of Medicine, medical director, Sleep-Wake Center, University of Utah.
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How Hand Grip Strength, Body Composition May Influence Health of Patients With OSA
December 4th 2020Among patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), reduced dominant hand grip strength was found to correlate with lower oxygen nadir and increased apnea duration, with fat mass also consistently associated with worsening OSA indices.
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Assessing Presentation of Narcolepsy Worldwide
November 30th 2020Incidence and prevalence rates of narcolepsy were assessed in a meta-review of 30 countries, with a trend of underreporting found in ethnic/race and gender minorities, childhood narcolepsy type 2, and among patients with comorbid conditions.
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Dr Krishna Sundar: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Can Lead to Central Sleep Apnea and Vice Versa
November 27th 2020Intermittent hypoxia sensitizes control centers in the brain, noted Krishna M. Sundar, MD, clinical professor, Pulmonary Division, Department of Medicine, and medical director, Sleep-Wake Center, University of Utah.
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Later School Start Times, Extended Sleep Linked With Lower Migraine Frequency in Teens
November 25th 2020Teens with migraines attending high schools starting before 8:30 am were found to experience an average 7.7 headache days per month, nearly 3 more headache days than those with later school start times, according to study findings published today.
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Study Examines Links to Sleep Apnea in Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19
November 21st 2020More than 1 in 4 patients with COVID-19 admitted to the hospital during the first wave of the pandemic in Finland were found to have obstructive sleep apnea, signaling a potential at-risk population.
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Dr Krishna Sundar: Weight Gain May Predispose Patients to Obstructive Sleep Apnea
November 13th 2020Age, sex, and body mass index typically drive the development of obstructive sleep apnea, noted Krishna M. Sundar, MD, clinical professor, Pulmonary Division, Department of Medicine, medical director, Sleep-Wake Center, University of Utah.
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Dr Robert Iannone on Sleep Health Educational Content Initiative
November 5th 2020In collaboration with the American Heart Association, Jazz Pharmaceuticals will provide a wide variety of sleep health educational content, including scientific research, reading materials for both patients and practitioners, and podcasts from experts in the field speaking to the importance of sleep on cardiovascular health.
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Pandemic Linked With Circadian Misalignment, Exacerbation of Narcolepsy Symptoms
November 2nd 2020Amid the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, patients with narcolepsy reported changes in bedtime and waking schedules, as well as an increase in adverse symptoms such as cataplexy and sleep paralysis.
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Dr Krishna Sundar Differentiates Between Obstructive, Central Sleep Apnea
October 28th 2020Much of the population experiences disordered breathing at night, explained Krishna M. Sundar, MD, clinical professor, Pulmonary Division, Department of Medicine, and medical director, Sleep-Wake Center, University of Utah.
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Possible Association Found Between Untreated Sleep Apnea, Flu Hospitalization
October 26th 2020Adults with obstructive sleep apnea who are not adherent to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy were found to be more likely to be hospitalized with influenza than those who used CPAP.
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CPAP Therapy Found to Reduce CVD Risk in Patients With Prediabetes, OSA
October 8th 2020CPAP treatment administered at night was found to lower daytime resting heart rates and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in patients with prediabetes who have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
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Assessing Sleep Attributes Among Health Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
September 25th 2020Health workers providing care on the front lines of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic were found to develop more sleep disturbances and have worse quality of sleep compared with non-health care professionals.
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What Is the Relationship Between OSA, Cardiovascular Disease?
September 22nd 2020In 2 separate articles, researchers review the relationship between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and cardiovascular disease, as well as the effects of continuous positive airway pressure treatment on level of physical activity in patients with these comorbid conditions.
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Novel Study Finds Link Between Contact Sport–Related CTE, Poor Sleep Behaviors
September 17th 2020Researchers find that 32% of examined contact sport athletes who had developed chronic traumatic encephalopathy experienced sleep symptoms characteristic of rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder, which only affect an estimated 1% of the general population.
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Dr Margaret Moline Speaks on Simple Remedies, Pharmacological Options for Treatment of Insomnia
September 4th 2020For patients with insomnia amid the COVID-19 pandemic, certain nightly habits can promote sleep hygiene; in addition, lemborexant has emerged as a novel indication if drug intervention is needed.
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Novel Insomnia Indication Shows Long-Term Efficacy and Safety on Sleep Onset, Maintenance
August 28th 2020Data to be presented at SLEEP 2020 showed Eisai Inc's lemborexant (DAYVIGO) had statistically significant long-term efficacy and safety compared with placebo on sleep maintenance and onset in patients with insomnia disorder, said Margaret Moline, PhD.
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