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On the HCPLive sleep page, resources on the topics of medical news and expert insight into sleep medicine can be found. Content includes articles, interviews, videos, podcasts, and breaking news on sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, and more.
FDA to Review Daridorexant Insomnia Treatment Application
If approved, daridorexant would become the first sleep medication to demonstrate an improvement in sleep and daytime functioning.
Sleep Apnea Linked to Visceral Adiposity in Geriatric Patients
Increasing OSA severity was associated with increasing markers of obesity.
Depression Increased as Physical Activity Decreased During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sleep has increased since the beginning of the pandemic in college students, while social activity has decreased.
Omalizumab Improves Sleep Outcomes with Nasal Polyposis Over 76 Weeks
A pooled analysis of sleep disturbance-related outcomes showed the IgE inhibitor significantly benefits a burdensome symptom of CRSwNP.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Aids in Easing Insomnia for Osteoarthritis Patients
Improvements for pain did not sustain at the 12 month follow-up.
Solriamfetol Benefits Daytime Sleepiness Regardless of Sleep Apnea Treatment
New research show the novel DNRI benefits patients both adherent and not to their OSA primary therapy.
FDA Authorizes Prescription Only Device for Snoring, Mild Sleep Apnea
It is the first device designed to be used during a wakeful state.
Sleep Regularity, Timing Could Influence ADHD Symptoms in Teens
New research expands on the understood link between sleep and ADHD-related behavior, and gives clinicians new therapeutic targets.
FDA Approves Tasimelteon for Children and Adults with Nighttime Sleep Disturbances
The drug is indicated in capsule form for adults and in a liquid formulation for children.
FDA Approves PTSD Sleep Device for Nightmares
Nightware provides vibrations when it senses the user is having a nightmare.
Lemborexant Helps Improve Sleep Outcomes
In the study, investigators tested the impact of the study drug in a rerandomized patient population that previously received a placebo.
New Study Shows Connection Between COVID-19 and Sleep Issues
The rate of maternal clinical insomnia has increased from 11% prior to the pandemic to 23% during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sleep Duration Linked to Cognitive Decline for Geriatric Individuals
Those who slept more than 10 hours or less than 4 hours per night declined faster than those who slept about 7 hours per night.
Empagliflozin Improves CV Outcomes in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Investigators report on a post-hoc analysis of the EMPA-REG OUTCOME trial that assesses the efficacy of the SGLT-2 inhibitor in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
Traumatic Brain Injuries Linked to Sleep, Fatigue Problems
Approximately 50% of patients with a mTBI who experience fatigue or sleep-wake disturbances 2 weeks following the injury continue to have problems at the 3 month mark.
FDA Approves New Cataplexy and Daytime Sleepiness Treatment for Narcolepsy
The approval represents the second approved treatment of the conditions associated with narcolepsy patients at least 7 years old.
Telemedicine and Face-to-Face CBT Both Effective Treating Insomnia
Both telemedicine and face-to-face therapy resulted in improved daytime function.
More REM Sleep Needed to Reduce Mortality Rate in Older Adults
New research finds a 13% higher mortality rate for every 5% reduction in REM sleep.
Childhood Sleep Issues Foreshadow Psychosis, Borderline Personality Disorder
Shorter nighttime sleep duration and later bedtime at 3.5 years old age were significantly associated with borderline personality disorder symptoms.
Inadequate Sleep Impacts Children's Emotional Health
The presence of anxiety symptoms moderated most alterations in emotional processing observed following sleep restriction.
Prenatal Cannabis Use Might Cause Sleep Problems for Offspring
Recently, there has been a 7% increase in cannabis use from pregnant mothers.
Jennifer Martin, PhD: Sleep Lessons Learned During COVID-19
Dr. Jennifer Martin explains how teenagers could benefit from a better sleep schedule and a later wake up time.
Jennifer Martin, PhD: Concerning Sleep Trends During COVID-19
Increased technology use and alcohol consumption may be leading to some troubling trends in sleep.
Second-Hand Smoke Impacting Sleep Disturbances
The researchers suggested a significant link between second-hand smoke exposure and poor sleep quality, particularly among adolescents.
Sleep Problems Linked to Adolescents with Depression and Anxiety
Individuals at 15 years old with depression experience struggles with both sleep patterns and sleep quality.
Link Found Between ADHD and Sleep Issues in Adolescents
ADHD symptoms are highly comorbid with insomnia, restless leg syndrome, and snoring.
Sirimon Reutrakul, MD: Using CPAP for Diabetes and Sleep Apnea
Sirimon Reutrakul, MD, discusses what providers should do based on the findings of a new study presented at ADA 2020.
New Agents Available for Insomnia and Multiple Sclerosis
Recent studies show efficacy and safety for both lemborexant and ozanimod.
Difficulty Initiating Sleep Intervention Could Reduce Depressive Symptoms
In a new study, investigators discover insomnia severity could predict first-onset major depressive disorder.
James Wheless, MD: Neurology, Epilepsy, and COVID-19
Discussing the impact of COVID-19 on patients with neurologic conditions and how the rapid advent of telehealth has impacted interdisciplinary teams.