Sleep Medicine
Conference Coverage
Diagnosing insomnia takes time
LAS VEGAS – An estimated 30%-40% of people with chronic insomnia have a psychiatric disorder. That means “you have to be thorough in your...
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Modafinil use in pregnancy tied to congenital malformations
A large Nordic study confirms a safety signal seen in postmarketing surveillance.
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Cannabis for sleep: Short-term benefit, long-term disruption?
“This suggests that while cannabis may improve overall sleep, it’s also possible that there is a tolerance that develops with either very frequent...
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Sleep problems linked to worsening PTSD in veterans
Veterans with PTSD have a higher rate of sleep problems, which may in turn increase the severity of their PTSD.
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Data point to bidirectional link between sleep disorders and ADHD
Investigators found a dose-response relationship between sleep duration and the odds of having ADHD symptoms.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves Dayvigo for insomnia
The orexin receptor antagonist will be available in 5-mg and 10-mg tablets after DEA scheduling.
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Novel analysis links insomnia to first-onset major depressive disorder
First-onset major depressive disorder was significantly associated with difficulty initiating sleep among individuals in a 6-year prospective...
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Heart rate changes during sleep may be diagnostic tool for depression
A heart rate–profiling algorithm shows promise at distinguishing differences in heart rate patterns during sleep between people with depression...
Opinion
Poor sleep due to ADHD or ADHD due to poor sleep?
The first line and most effective treatment for sleep problems in children with or without ADHD is improving sleep hygiene.
Conference Coverage
Disentangling sleep problems and bipolar disorder
COPENHAGEN – “Anybody who deals with bipolar patients knows that sleep is a constant issue.”
Conference Coverage
Reappraising standard treatment of comorbid insomnia/depression
COPENHAGEN – “There are some effects on insomnia when you treat depression, but they’re not very large.”