Sleep Disorders

The division chief of vascular neurology at the University of Utah discussed the misperceptions surrounding the field of neurology, as well as the importance of increasing fellowship training.

Raman Malhotra, MD, president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, discussed the initiative, which emphasizes the importance of healthy sleep for students.

The division chief of vascular neurology at the University of Utah discussed the driving force behind the national shortage of neurologists and its effect on patient care.

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Jennifer Majersik, MD, MS, commented on how the AAN, as well as current neurologists and specialists, can help generate interest in the field of neurology to meet patient needs.

Jennifer Majersik, MD, MS, division chief of vascular neurology at the University of Utah, discussed contributing factors to the neurologist shortage, as well as ongoing efforts to increase interest in the field.

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Investigators identified a potential dose-response relationship between lower systolic blood pressure and rate CPAP-adherence rates in those with both OSA and type 2 diabetes.

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Both short and long sleep durations were associated with worse self-reported cognitive function and multiple lifestyle outcomes, suggesting a U-shaped association.

Investigators evaluated the effect of pain on sleep disturbance and vice-versa over time, finding stable differences between patients in sleep and pain.

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Investigators concluded that the most sensitive screening tool for OSA in women with IIH was the STOP-BANG questionnaire.

The professor of neurology at Emory University School of Medicine spoke on the potential for the new AASM hypersomnolence guideline to educate providers treating patients with sleep disorders.

Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia program engagement was low and did not elicit a change in medication use or health care visits.

A recent study found that saffron had similar efficacy at both 14-mg and 28-mg doses, increasing melatonin levels but not cortisol.

The associate professor of neurology at Emory University School of Medicine provided an overview of the new guideline, which addresses narcolepsy, idiopathic hypersomnia, and Kleine-Levin syndrome.

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Coauthor and member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine board of directors, Lynn Marie Trotti, MD, MSc, discussed key takeaways from the new guideline, which encompasses the first updates since 2007.

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The new guideline addresses recent FDA-approved prescription medications to treat narcolepsy, idiopathic hypersomnia, and Kleine-Levin syndrome.

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