Sleep Medicine
Conference Coverage
Could Fractional Anisotropy Reveal Premotor Parkinson’s Disease?
Conference Coverage
Orexin antagonist improved sleep in phase III studies
Key clinical point: Orexin antagonist suvorexant improved sleep based on both subjective and objective measures, with minimal side effects.
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Nocturnal cortisol levels predicted neurocognitive impairment in sleep apnea
Major finding: Nighttime cortisol levels accounted for 9%-16% of variance in learning, memory, and working memory, and apnea severity did not...
Article
Insomnia May Increase Risk of Stroke
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VIDEO: Insomnia is a marker for suicide and depression
News
Ideal agent for insomnia not always clear cut
Conference Coverage
RLS, Migraine, and Bruxism—Is There a Clinical Connection?
News
Implantable stimulator for OSA wins FDA panel support
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Sleep apnea may be underdiagnosed in multiple sclerosis
Major finding: Overall, 41 (21%) had a prior OSA diagnosis, and 110 (56%) had a STOP-Bang score of 3 or greater, which is indicative of elevated...
News
Pregabalin improves restless leg syndrome with less symptom augmentation
Major finding: During the entire 52-week study period, augmentation occurred in 3 of 176 patients receiving pregabalin (1.7%), 11 of 167 receiving...