SomnusNooze e-newsletter
News, stories and updates from the world of sleep
SomnusNooze topics: Research
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 >
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 >
Summary of “Establishing the Objective Sleep Phenotype in Hypersomnolence Disorder [IH] with and without Comorbid Major Depression”
It can be challenging for doctors to distinguish between idiopathic hypersomnia and depression. It is also possible for one patient to have both conditions. Researchers are looking for better ways to tell the difference between the two so doctors may... read >
In Case You Missed It! – May 2019
In this month’s “In Case You Missed It!”, keep up to date with news we’ve shared with the sleep disorder community via social media this past month. So don’t worry if you’ve missed anything – we’ve got you covered! CHECK OUT... read >
In Case You Missed It! – April 2019
Keep up to date with all the news we’ve shared with the sleep disorder community in this month’s “In Case You Missed It!” TAKE ACTION by clicking to support NORD’s advocacy. Read about a runner with IH competing in the upcoming Boston Marathon.... read >
Research Studies Need YOU!
Have IH, narcolepsy, or a related sleep disorder? Ever wonder how you can help in the search for better treatments or even a cure? Now is your chance – a number of research studies are currently seeking participants who have IH, narcolepsy, or excessive... read >
In Case You Missed It! – March 2019
Happy March! Did you know that March is Women’s History Month? While you are celebrating all the amazing women throughout history this entire month, don’t forget that there are also lots of other fun (and offbeat) celebrations in March, including... read >
How Does GABA Affect Hypersomnia? Part 2 of Our Video Series Explains!
What is GABA? What role does it play in sleep? And is GABA activity increased by something in the cerebrospinal fluid of people with hypersomnia? We are very pleased to present Part 2 of a new two-part series by neuroscientist Amanda Freeman, PhD, of... read >
Can a Controlled 32-hour Bed-rest Protocol Diagnose IH?
Can IH be diagnosed through a controlled 32-hour bed-rest protocol? And, if so, how many hours does someone need to sleep during those 32 hours to be diagnosed with IH? Finally, how accurate is this type of diagnosis? Sleep researchers in France recently... read >
7th International Narcolepsy Symposium Includes IH! (Part 2 of 2)
In December’s SomnusNooze, we featured Part 1 of a 2-part Summary of the research findings presented at the 7th International Symposium on Narcolepsy, which was held earlier this fall in Boston. Prominent sleep medicine researchers and physicians,... read >