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In Case You Missed It! – January 2019
Happy 2019! As we welcome the new year, we at the Hypersomnia Foundation have resolved to make things easier for our followers! In this month’s “In Case You Missed It!,” we highlight some of the most important news and social media posts about the... read >
7th International Narcolepsy Symposium Includes IH! (Part 1 of 2)
The 7th International Symposium on Narcolepsy, held in Boston earlier this fall, gathered both basic and clinical researchers from around the globe so they could share their latest findings with each other to help advance the field. Representatives from... read >
Ask the Doctor: Do Women’s Hormones Affect Their Hypersomnias?
Can menstrual cycles trigger hypersomnia episodes? Can taking hormones tame these symptoms? And does idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) affect more women than men? We are delighted to have our Medical Advisory Board member Dr. Isabelle Arnulf, a Professor of... read >
In Case You Missed It! – December 2018
As the end of 2018 draws near, we know that your family and other social obligations can take over your life. So the Hypersomnia Foundation is here to make things easier and more joyful! In this month’s “In Case You Missed It!,” we highlight some of... read >
Do People with IH Have Different Brains Than People Without IH?
Do people with IH have different brains than people without IH? According to a Canadian research study involving our prestigious Medical Advisory Board member, Dr. Thanh Dang-Vu, the answer is “yes.” We are very pleased to present this summary of the... read >
Introducing Our New Anesthesia Guide for People with IH!
The Hypersomnia Foundation is pleased to announce that we have created a new Anesthesia Guide, expressly designed for people with idiopathic hypersomnia (IH). This document, entitled “Anesthesia and IH: A Patient Guide,” is free for download from... read >
Introducing Our New Medical Alert Card for IH Patients!
The Hypersomnia Foundation is pleased to announce that we have created a Medical Alert Card, designed expressly for people with idiopathic hypersomnia (IH). The card is FREE and can be downloaded from our website HERE. Our Medical Alert Card is... read >
Ask the Doctor: Is My Inability to Concentrate Due to Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH) or ADHD?
Although the Hypersomnia Foundation is not currently accepting new submissions for its Ask the Doctor series, we are working to answer previously submitted questions that are of general interest to our hypersomnia community. Today we have Dr. David... read >
Ask the Doctor: What Is POTS, and What Does It Have to Do With Hypersomnias?
Although the Hypersomnia Foundation is not currently accepting new submissions for its Ask the Doctor series, we are working to answer previously submitted questions that are of general interest to our hypersomnia community. Today we have Dr. Mitchell... read >
Viewing Hypersomnias Through the Lens of Myotonic Dystrophy
The Hypersomnia Foundation is excited to welcome the Marigold Foundation as a community partner in our commitment to improving the lives of people living with idiopathic hypersomnia and related sleep disorders. The Marigold Foundation is committed to the... read >