Impaired Sleep Observed in Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder
The researchers found that adults with ASD showed significant impairments in both objective and subjective measures of sleep compared with controls.
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Sleep Disturbances in Adolescents With Depression Do Not Predict Poor Long-Term Outcome
Anna S. Urrila, MD and colleagues sought to explore whether sleep symptoms in adolescents with MDD were associated with long-term outcomes.
Sleep-Wake Disturbances Impact Approximately Half of Children With Acquired Brain Injury
Sleep-wake disturbances affect approximately 50% of children with acquired brain injury, and many children with preadmission chronic conditions have an increased risk for sleep-wake disturbances, a study in Pediatric Neurology suggests. A total of 78 children (median age, 9.9 years) with acquired brain injury who had been released from critical care hospitalization within 3 months…
Insomnia Symptoms Associated With Increased Risk for Cerebrovascular Diseases
Individual and coexisting symptoms of insomnia are associated with increased risk for cardio-cerebral vascular diseases.
Sustained Improvement in Excessive Daytime Sleepiness for Patients With Narcolepsy on Pitolisant
Researchers find treatment with pitolisant is associated with reductions in excessive daytime sleepiness and cataplexy over a 1-year period in patients with narcolepsy.
FDA Approves Pitolisant for Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Adults With Narcolepsy
Wakix is a selective H3 receptor antagonist/inverse agonist and the first treatment for narcolepsy that is not scheduled as a controlled substance.
FDA Rejects Supplemental New Drug Application for Tasimelteon in Jet Lag Disorder
The FDA has rejected the supplemental New Drug Application for Hetlioz (tasimelteon; Vanda Pharmaceuticals) for the treatment of jet lag disorder.
Improving the Circadian Rhythm of Night Owls
Simple tweaks to eating and sleeping patterns of “night owls” can lead to significant improvements in sleep/wake timing.
Prescription, OTC Sleep Medications Often Used in Older Adults
Over 33% of older adults have reported using medication to help them sleep.
Melatonin Effective for Children With Autism and Insomnia
The treatment was effective in patients with autism with or without comorbid ADHD or neurogenetic disorders.
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