cataplexy

EMA Panel Backs Solriamfetol (Sunosi) for Narcolepsy, OSA

The dual-acting dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor showed durable effects in reducing excessive sleepiness in patients with narcolepsy or obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). International Approvals Source link

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Supervised and Unsupervised Machine Learning for Automated Scoring of Sleep-Wake and Cataplexy in a Mouse Model of Narcolepsy.

Related Articles Supervised and Unsupervised Machine Learning for Automated Scoring of Sleep-Wake and Cataplexy in a Mouse Model of Narcolepsy. Sleep. 2019 Nov 06;: Authors: Exarchos I, Rogers AA, Aiani...

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FDA Okays Pitolisant (Wakix) for Narcolepsy

The FDA has approved pitolisant, a first-in-class, nonscheduled treatment option with a novel mechanism of action for adults with narcolepsy. FDA Approvals Source link

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Lack of Sleep Harms College Students' Mental Health

College students who don't get enough sleep are at increased risk of developing mental health problems, including anxiety and suicidal thoughts. Medscape Medical News Source link

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Electrical Stimulation May Prevent Opioid-Overdose Death

[ad_1] Electrical stimulation, either through an implantable pacemaker-like device or externally via a defibrillator-type of device, shows promise in getting people who overdose on opioids breathing again. Medscape Medical News...

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Insomnia, Other Sleep Problems Rising in College Students

[ad_1] Changes in sleep patterns are common among college students. A study in Norway found increases in insomnia and other sleep problems, especially in female students. Medscape Medical News Source...

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Sleep Disorder Drug May Be Effective for Stimulant Abuse

[ad_1] Modafinil, a wakefulness-promoting agent approved for narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, and shift work sleep disorder, shows promise in treating stimulant use disorders. Medscape Medical News Source link [ad_2]

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The New Seizure Terminology

[ad_1] No more 'grand mal' or even 'partial complex seizures.' Find out which terms are outdated and which are newer and more accurate. CDC Expert Commentary Source link [ad_2]

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Forms of Sleep Disturbances Increase as Parkinson's Progresses

Sleep disturbances are common across the stages of Parkinson's disease and increase with disease progression. A study suggests that because there is little overlap, they may have different etiologies. Medscape...

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Online CBT May Improve Daytime Effects of Insomnia

Digital cognitive-behavioral therapy may improve some of the daytime consequences of insomnia that drive patients to seek medical help, a new randomized trial suggests. Medscape Medical News Source link

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Sleep Apnea Treatment Tied to Improved Stroke Outcomes

Use of continuous positive airway pressure after an acute stroke or transient ischemia attack may improve neurologic functioning in patients with sleep apnea, a new study found. Medscape Medical News...

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Automatic detection of cataplexy.

Related Articles Automatic detection of cataplexy. Sleep Med. 2018 Aug 10;52:7-13 Authors: Bartolini I, Pizza F, Di Luzio A, Neccia G, Antelmi E, Vandi S, Plazzi G Abstract OBJECTIVE: Although...

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Naps May Enhance 'Emotional Memory' in Children

Although benefit may not be apparent immediately after napping, 'the nap is setting up a neural process that can then unfold…overnight,' leading to better memory performance in children, new research...

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