Sleep Medicine
Conference Coverage
New lemborexant efficacy and safety data unveiled
A dose adjustment based on sex is not anticipated.
Conference Coverage
Estimated prevalence of OSA in the Americas stands at 170 million
The United States has the greatest burden of OSA in the Americas, with an estimated 54 million cases.
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Pediatric lung disease plus nighttime screen time impact sleep quality
DALLAS – Children with cystic fibrosis or asthma report sleep interruptions 1 or 2 nights a week caused by their symptoms.
Conference Coverage
Age may influence choice of behavioral therapy to improve sleep in MS
SEATTLE – Few studies have examined the relationships between physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep...
Conference Coverage
Insomnia symptoms correlate with seizure frequency
PHILADELPHIA – Nearly a quarter of adults with epilepsy have moderate or severe insomnia, and insomnia symptoms are associated with depression,...
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Sleep, chronic pain, and OUD have a complex relationship
MILWAUKEE – It’s not that easy to make direct connections among poor sleep, pain, and opioid use, Dr. Patrick Finan said.
From the Journals
New sleep apnea guidelines offer evidence-based recommendations
Recommendations from the American Society of Sleep Medicine address use of positive airway pressure for adult obstructive sleep apnea.
From the Journals
Depression, antidepressant use may be common among patients with OSA
It is unclear whether treating patients’ OSA with continuous positive airway pressure would alleviate the symptoms of depression.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves solriamfetol for daytime sleepiness treatment
Solriamfetol is the first dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor approved to treat narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea.
Commentary
Try behavioral interventions for chronic insomnia
Cognitive therapy focuses on reducing patients’ dysfunctional beliefs about sleep.
From the Journals
Adolescents’ screen time tied to more depression, less sleep
Social messaging, Web surfing, and time spent watching TV/movies appear to be directly correlated with sleep characteristics, but the same cannot...