Sleep Disruptions May Promote Alzheimer’s Memory Loss
Jet lag type sleep disturbances led to a decrease in glutathione, an antioxidant that prevents damage to parts of the cell, in the brain cells of mice.
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Is Narcolepsy Med Modafinil Also A ‘Smart’ Drug?
Modafinil (Provigil) may actually improve attention, learning and memory.
Side Sleeping Best for Clearing Brain of Beta Amyloid
Sleeping on one’s side may be the best position for removal of waste from the brain, based on study in rodents.
Sleep Apnea Associated With Increased Panic Disorder Risk
Patients with sleep apnea appear to be predisposed to panic disorder, based on a study conducted in Taiwan.
Narcolepsy Symptoms Increase Risk of Falls in Seniors
About 15% of seniors experience excessive daytime sleepiness, which can be related to sleep apnea or comorbid psychiatric conditions.
Poor Sleep Can Worsen Bipolar Disorder Symptoms in Women
Women with bipolar who did not sleep well tended to have more severe and frequent depression, as well as more intense manic episodes.
Drug Improves Excessive Sleepiness in Narcolepsy With or Without Cataplexy
Sodium oxybate, alone or in combination with modafinil, improved excessive sleepiness in patients with narcolepsy both with and without cataplexy.
Novel Narcolepsy Drug Demonstrates Improvement in Daytime Sleepiness
Post-hoc analysis of Phase IIb trial finds both clinician and patient-reported improvements in disease status with JZP-110.
CBT for Insomnia May Also Help Relieve Comorbid Depression Symptoms
CBT for insomnia can effectively treat insomnia in patients with comorbid major depression taking antidepressants.
First Study to Examine Narcolepsy Drug in Children, Adolescents
The first trial to evaluate sodium oxybate for the treatment of children and adolescents with narcolepsy and cataplexy has started patient enrollment.
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