Unmet Needs in Treating Insomnia

EP. 1: An Overview of Acute Vs Chronic Insomnia
ByMichael J. Thorpy, MD,Karl Doghramji, MD,Erinn E. Beagin, MD,Nathaniel Fletcher Watson, MD,Vikas Jain, MD, FAASM, FAAFP, CCSH, CPE Expert perspectives on how patients may present differently with acute vs chronic insomnia.

EP. 2: How Insomnia Affects Both Day and Night
ByMichael J. Thorpy, MD,Karl Doghramji, MD,Erinn E. Beagin, MD,Nathaniel Fletcher Watson, MD,Vikas Jain, MD, FAASM, FAAFP, CCSH, CPE Shared insight on how daytime functioning has become part of the insomnia treatment paradigm.

EP. 3: Understanding the Causes and Prevalence of Insomnia
ByMichael J. Thorpy, MD,Karl Doghramji, MD,Erinn E. Beagin, MD,Nathaniel Fletcher Watson, MD,Vikas Jain, MD, FAASM, FAAFP, CCSH, CPE A panel of experts break down the myriad of insomnia causes, discussing prevalence amid different patient populations.

EP. 4: Optimizing a Diagnostic Work-up of Insomnia
ByMichael J. Thorpy, MD,Karl Doghramji, MD,Erinn E. Beagin, MD,Nathaniel Fletcher Watson, MD,Vikas Jain, MD, FAASM, FAAFP, CCSH, CPE Considerations for how to optimally work up and diagnose patients with insomnia.

EP. 5: Considering Sleep Studies for Insomnia
ByMichael J. Thorpy, MD,Karl Doghramji, MD,Erinn E. Beagin, MD,Nathaniel Fletcher Watson, MD,Vikas Jain, MD, FAASM, FAAFP, CCSH, CPE A brief review of the value of polysomnography, or sleep studies, in diagnosing patients with insomnia.

EP. 6: The Many Consequences of Insomnia
ByMichael J. Thorpy, MD,Karl Doghramji, MD,Erinn E. Beagin, MD,Nathaniel Fletcher Watson, MD,Vikas Jain, MD, FAASM, FAAFP, CCSH, CPE Panelists discuss the broad range of impact insomnia has on a patient’s health and quality of life.

EP. 7: Managing Insomnia: Practical Advice on Sleep Hygiene
ByMichael J. Thorpy, MD,Karl Doghramji, MD,Erinn E. Beagin, MD,Nathaniel Fletcher Watson, MD,Vikas Jain, MD, FAASM, FAAFP, CCSH, CPE Focusing on treatment options for insomnia, experts consider the added value of sleep hygiene.

EP. 8: Considering Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
ByMichael J. Thorpy, MD,Karl Doghramji, MD,Erinn E. Beagin, MD,Nathaniel Fletcher Watson, MD,Vikas Jain, MD, FAASM, FAAFP, CCSH, CPE Expert perspectives on the benefits of and limitations to cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia.

EP. 9: Use of Mind and Body Practices to Manage Insomnia
ByMichael J. Thorpy, MBChB,Karl Doghramji, MD,Erinn E. Beagin, MD,Nathaniel Fletcher Watson, MD,Vikas Jain, MD, FAASM, FAAFP, CCSH, CPE A brief discussion on the use of mind and body practices to aid in the management of insomnia.

EP. 10: Managing Insomnia: Addressing Shortcomings in OTC Medications
ByMichael J. Thorpy, MBChB,Karl Doghramji, MD,Erinn E. Beagin, MD,Nathaniel Fletcher Watson, MD,Vikas Jain, MD, FAASM, FAAFP, CCSH, CPE Panelists review suboptimal over-the-counter medications that patients may use to manage insomnia.

EP. 11: When to Initiate Pharmacologic Therapy for Insomnia
ByMichael J. Thorpy, MBChB,Karl Doghramji, MD,Erinn E. Beagin, MD,Nathaniel Fletcher Watson, MD,Vikas Jain, MD, FAASM, FAAFP, CCSH, CPE Focusing on the pharmacologic setting of insomnia, experts consider when it is best to initiate therapy.

EP. 12: Managing Insomnia: An Overview of Pharmacologic Agents
ByMichael J. Thorpy, MBChB,Karl Doghramji, MD,Erinn E. Beagin, MD,Nathaniel Fletcher Watson, MD,Vikas Jain, MD, FAASM, FAAFP, CCSH, CPE Shared insight on the pharmacologic treatment landscape of insomnia, with a focus on mainstay drug classes.

EP. 13: Factors in Selecting Pharmacologic Therapy for Insomnia
ByMichael J. Thorpy, MD,Erinn E. Beagin, MD,Karl Doghramji, MD,Nathaniel Fletcher Watson, MD,Vikas Jain, MD, FAASM, FAAFP, CCSH, CPE Practical considerations for selecting a particular agent or class when treating a patient with insomnia.

EP. 14: Unmet Needs in the Management of Insomnia
ByMichael J. Thorpy, MD,Karl Doghramji, MD,Erinn E. Beagin, MD,Nathaniel Fletcher Watson, MD,Vikas Jain, MD, FAASM, FAAFP, CCSH, CPE A brief review of the unmet needs in insomnia management, particularly access to treatment and daytime functioning.

EP. 15: Improving Insomnia Management: Novel Agents in the Pipeline
ByMichael J. Thorpy, MBChB,Karl Doghramji, MD,Erinn E. Beagin, MD,Vikas Jain, MD, FAASM, FAAFP, CCSH, CPE,Nathaniel Fletcher Watson, MD Expert panelists share their excitement for novel agents that may impact the insomnia treatment landscape.

EP. 16: Managing Insomnia: Practical Advice for Community Physicians
ByMichael J. Thorpy, MBChB,Karl Doghramji, MD,Erinn E. Beagin, MD,Nathaniel Fletcher Watson, MD,Vikas Jain, MD, FAASM, FAAFP, CCSH, CPE Closing their discussion on insomnia, panelists share final thoughts and advice for community physicians.