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• December 19, 2018
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• Tags: addictionarrhythmiaarterial blood gasesautomated external defibrillatorautomatic external defibrillationblood gascataplexydeathdrug overdoseelectricalElectrophysiologyexcessive daytime sleepinessidiopathic hypersomniainsomnianarcolepsynarcoticObstructive Sleep ApneaOpioidOverdoseopioidsoverdosePacemakerpreventrespirationselect sleep disorderssleep apneaStimulation

[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...

• December 16, 2018
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  • Neurology
• Tags: adolescent medicinebookscataplexycollegeDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)excessive daytime sleepinessfatigueidiopathic hypersomniainsomniaJournalsmedical literaturenarcolepsyObstructive Sleep ApneapolysomnographyProblemsRisingselect sleep disorderssleepsleep disorderstudentstudentstextbooksyoung adult

[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...

• December 16, 2018
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• Tags: abuseaddictionaffective disorderscataplexydisorderdopamineDrugeffectiveexcessive daytime sleepinessidiopathic hypersomniainsomniamental disordermental illnessMethamphetaminemood disordernarcolepsyObstructive Sleep Apneapsychiatric disorderpsychiatric illnessselect sleep disorderssleepsleep disorderstimulant

[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]

• November 19, 2018
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  • Neurology
• Tags: absence seizureacute memory disorderscataplexycomplex partial seizureconfusional statesEEGelectroencephalogramElectrophysiologyencephalographyEpilepsyexcessive daytime sleepinessfaintinggrand mal seizureICD-10ICD-9idiopathic hypersomnialoss of consciousnessneurological hipetit malPrimary Careseizureseizure disorderselect sleep disorderssyncopeTerminologytonic-clonic seizure

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• October 12, 2018
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  • Neurology
• Tags: cataplexyDisturbancesexcessive daytime sleepinessFormsidiopathic hypersomniaIncreaseinsomnianarcolepsyObstructive Sleep ApneaParkinsonParkinson039sprogressesrapid eye movement sleep behavior disorderrem sleep behavior disorderselect sleep disorderssleepsleep disorder

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...

• October 7, 2018
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  • Neurology
• Tags: a(Lanxietyanxiety disordercataplexyCBTCognitive Behavioral Therapycognitive therapycognitive-behavior therapyDaytimeEffectsexcessive daytime sleepinessfatigueidiopathic hypersomniaimproveinsomniamental disordermental illnessmood swingsnarcolepsyObstructive Sleep ApneaOnlinepolysomnographypsychiatric disorderpsychiatric illnessPsychosisselect sleep disorderssleepsleep disorderstress

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

• September 21, 2018
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  • Neurology
• Tags: Apneacataplexycerebrovascular accidentcontinuous positive airway pressurecontinuous positive airway pressure (cpap)CPAPcva (cerebrovascular accident)excessive daytime sleepinessidiopathic hypersomniaImprovedinsomniamechanical ventilationnarcolepsyObstructive Sleep Apneaobstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndromeOutcomesselect sleep disorderssleepsleep apneastroketiedtransient isctreatment

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...

• September 9, 2018
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  • Neurology
• Tags: automaticAutomatic video analysis;Cataplexy;Laughter;Narcolepsy;Video recordingcataplexyDetection

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...

• September 6, 2018
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  • Neurology
• Tags: 039EmotionalbraincataplexyCHILDChildhoodchildrenEnhanceexcessive daytime sleepinessidiopathic hypersomniainsomniakidsmemorymemory problemsmemory039napsnarcolepsyObstructive Sleep ApneaPediatricspolysomnographyrapid eye movementrapid eye movement (rem)REMselect sleep disorderssleepsleep disorder

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...