SLEEP is an annual convening of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS)—a joint venture of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and the Sleep Research Society (SRS)—that includes the latest conversations and data in sleep disorder care.
How Once-Nightly Sodium Oxybate Changes the Treatment Landscape for Narcolepsy
June 9th 2023John Harsh, PhD, clinical research director, Colorado Sleep Institute, sat down at SLEEP 2023 to discuss the RESTORE study results, and why patients with narcolepsy appear to prefer once-nightly sodium oxybate.
The Impact of Social and Environmental Determinants, Race on Sleep: Dayna Johnson, PhD, MPH, MSW, MS
June 9th 2023The sleep epidemiologist and assistant professor at the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, insight on the associations between race, socioeconomic backgrounds, and poor sleep and insufficient sleep. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
Critical Updates to the Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome: John Winkelman, MD, PhD
June 7th 2023The chief of the Sleep Disorders Clinical Research Program at Massachusetts General Hospital provided insight on new updates to the management of restless legs syndrome, including removing dopamine agonists as first line treatments. [WATCH TIME: 8 minutes]
Samelisant Shows Potential as a Treatment for Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Parkinson Disease
June 7th 2023Preclinical findings show the potential of samelisant, a potent and orally active Histamine H3 receptor inverse agonist, as a potential treatment for patients with Parkinson disease who experience excessive daytime sleepiness.
Complexities With Management of Insomnia in Children and Adolescents: Judith Owens, MD
June 5th 2023The professor of neurology in the Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School provided insight on current management of insomnia for children and adolescents, and where improvements could be made. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Understanding Individual Risks, Improving Trial Designs for Sleep Disorders in Alzheimer Disease
July 7th 2022Ruth Benca, MD, PhD, a professor and the chair of Psychiatry & Human Behavior at Wake Forest School of Medicine, provided insight on the age- and sex-related differences in sleep disorders, and the needed research on the effects of therapeutics in older populations.
Improvements in Treating Narcolepsy, Idiopathic Hypersomnia Through Xywav
July 2nd 2022Richard Bogan, MD, FCCP, FAASM, associate clinical professor, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, provided commentary on multifunctional capabilities of Xywav and how the medication has improved care for narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia.
Improving the Understanding of Narcolepsy and its Pathophysiology: Richard Bogan, MD, FCCP, FAASM
June 16th 2022The associate clinical professor at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine discussed the strides, but also challenges still in treating patients with narcolepsy. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
Assessing the Correlations With Sleep Issues and Risk of Dementia: Ruth Benca, MD, PhD
June 11th 2022The professor and chair of Psychiatry & Human Behavior at Wake Forest School of Medicine provided insight on the signs and risks associated with sleep disorders and Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]