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.
Sleep Medicine
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.
Internet-Based CBT for Insomnia Lowers Depressive Symptoms
Adults in the CBT-I group achieved much bigger reductions in depressive and anxiety symptoms than peers using control website.
Poor Sleep May Contribute to Build-Up of Alzheimer’s Amyloid
Patients with highest levels of amyloid plaque in the brain tended to have less sleep and more memory problems.
PTSD Severity Linked to Higher Risk of Sleep Apnea in Veterans
Every significant increase in severity of a PTSD symptom was associated with a 40% increase in being at high risk for sleep apnea.
Sleep Apnea Linked to Higher Depression Risk in Men
Men with undiagnosed, severe sleep apnea have twice the risk of depression as those without the sleep disorder.
Disrupted Sleep May Increase Suicidal Ideation in Students
Students who have sleep problems and have high stress have an elevated suicide risk.
Sleep Disorders in Childhood May Portend Later Mental Illness
Young children who had trouble sleeping had a higher risk of developing psychiatric disorders two years later.
Treating Sleep Disorders in Alzheimer’s Patients
Nonpharmacologic interventions should be used first before medication to promote sleep is considered.
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