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SomnusNooze Author: Hypersomnia Foundation
Study Reveals “Default-Mode Network” Is Different in People Who Have Idiopathic Hypersomnia
Have you ever wondered whether your cognition and memory are affected by your idiopathic hypersomnia (IH)? A new study reveals the answer is “YES.” In a recent study by HF MAB member Dr. Thien Thanh Dang-Vu and his colleagues, neuroimaging... read >
Ask the Doctor: IH, CFS and Fibromyalgia – How Do They Differ?
What’s the difference between chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and idiopathic hypersomnia (IH)? How do they differ from fibromyalgia? And how many people with IH also have CFS or fibromyalgia? A medical expert explains! We are very pleased to have Lynn... read >
In Case You Missed It! – August 2019
It’s summer and we know you’re busy! Keep up to date with the news we’ve shared via social media with the sleep disorder community in this month’s “In Case You Missed It!” So don’t worry if you’ve missed anything – we’ve got you... read >
Please Tell Us Your Prescription Drug Story!
Ever had problems getting your insurance company to pay for your prescription medicines? Or ever had problems paying for your prescriptions? We’ve heard enough anecdotal stories to know that insurance coverage and the cost of prescription drugs can be a... read >
Ask the Doctor: Can Jet Lag Be Reduced in People with IH?
Can the effects of jet lag be reduced in people with IH? We are very honored to have Thanh Dang-Vu, MD, PhD, a neurologist at Concordia University in Montreal, and a distinguished member of our Medical Advisory Board, answer this question. QUESTION: Are... read >
Dr. David Rye Receives First-ever HF Impact Award
The HF is celebrating its fifth anniversary this year, but did you ever wonder who came up with the idea for the HF? The answer is David B. Rye, MD, PhD, of Emory University. In addition to Dr. Rye’s pioneering research on idiopathic hypersomnia (IH),... read >
HF Is Raising Awareness of IH from Coast to Coast (and Down South, too!)
Have you seen us? The Hypersomnia Foundation has been here, there and everywhere lately, raising awareness of idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) and related sleep disorders! From Boston to Seattle, from Denver to San Antonio, we’ve been talking to medical... read >
In Case You Missed It! – July 2019
Keep up to date with the news we’ve shared via social media in this month’s “In Case You Missed It!” URGENT: Health authorities warn that modafinil may cause fetal harm. CONGRATULATIONS: Dr. Caroline Maness of Emory University is the first... read >
Ask the Doctor: What Are the Emory Sleep Researchers Looking for in Spinal Fluid?
Why do Emory University’s sleep researchers perform spinal tap procedures on sleepy patients? What is the “sleepy juice” they’re looking for in the spinal fluid? Does it have anything to do with prostaglandins? An expert answers all these... read >
In Case You Missed It! – June 2019
Keep up to date with the news we’ve shared via social media with the sleep disorder community in this month’s “In Case You Missed It!” SUCCESS: Read about the recently approved legislation that will provide important funding for sleep... read >