Intrinsic Circadian Sleep-Wake Rhythm Disorders: Latest Guidance and Treatment
Melatonin and other melatonin receptor agonists have demonstrated efficacy in the treatment of circadian rhythm disorders in both pediatric and adult populations.
Sleep Medicine
Sleep Disturbances, Sleep Duration Not Consistently Associated With Migraine Headache
In patients with episodic migraines, the occurrence of a migraine headache does not consistently impact nighttime sleep.
Board-Certified Sleep Medicine Providers Treat a Large Percentage of Medical Beneficiaries With Sleep Disorders
A substantial percentage of Medicare beneficiaries with sleep disorders (most commonly insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea) undergo evaluations by sleep specialists.
Sleep Apnea Classification: Multi-Night Portable Monitoring vs Single-Night Assessment
Conducting only a single night of portable monitoring can misclassify disease severity in patients with mild to moderate sleep apnea.
Solriamfetol Improves Several Quality of Life Markers in People With Narcolepsy
Solriamfetol offers short-term improvements in functional status, health-related quality of life, and work productivity in people with narcolepsy.
Greater Emphasis is Needed on Sleep Medicine for Child Neurology Trainees
Researchers report the need for more child neurology trainees to enter a sleep medicine fellowship in an effort to improve the outcomes of children with neurologic disorders that may be linked to sleep disruption.
The Link Between Postmenopausal Status and Sleep-Onset Insomnia
Postmenopausal women more often have sleep-onset insomnia disorder and are more likely to screen positive for obstructive sleep apnea.
Visual Test Accurately Predicts Risk for Neurobehavioral Impairment in Patients With Sleep Deprivation
Individuals most at risk for neurobehavioral performance impairment during sleep deprivation can be accurately identified by a visual psychomotor vigilance task.
Prescription Pain and Sleep Medications Linked to Increased Risk for Frailty Among Elderly
Prescription pain and sleep drug use is significantly associated with an increased incidence of frailty.
Increased Duration of Positive Airway Pressure Therapy for Sleep Apnea Reduces Medical Visits and Costs
In patients with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea, positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy reduces acute and inpatient care visits as well as health care costs.
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