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Sleep Disorders and Social Security Disability – What You Need to Know
Social Security Disability Series: Part 2 By Anjel Burgess, JD For Part 1 in this series, click HERE. For Ms. Burgess' presentation at our 2018 conference, click HERE. Jennie has been fortunate enough to secure her short-term disability benefits. She... read >
Act Today and Let Your Voice Be Heard
Very recently, the Hypersomnia Foundation became aware of an opportunity to help shape the future of sleep research. The National Institutes of Health, the primary source of funding for medical research in the United States, has issued a Request... read >
Dr. David Rye Presents at 2013 Narcolepsy Network
Dr. David Rye's 2013 session at the Narcolepsy Network conference entitled: What's in a Name? Understanding the Origins of the Terminologies for the Family of Hypersomnias. A fascinating examination of semantics and the signs and symptoms of... read >
How Long Does It Take for Sodium Oxybate to Work?
Background According to the Narcolepsy Network, although it affects more than 200,000 people in the U.S., narcolepsy is estimated to be undiagnosed or untreated in 75% of people with the disorder. This lack of recognition leads to delays in effective... read >
Snooze TV Episode 2: All About Idiopathic Hypersomnia
Did you miss this event? Click to watch the recording! Click the calendar link for more info. The Hypersomnia Foundation presents Snooze TV Episode 2 which includes a guest panel of... read >
Can Actigraphy Help to Differentiate People with Narcolepsy from People with Idiopathic Hypersomnia?
Why is this study important? Type 1 narcolepsy (T1N) and idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) are both disorders of central hypersomnolence. Even though the International Classification of Sleep Disorders, third edition, includes a finding of 11 hours of sleep... read >