Who’s Who in the Sleep Clinic?If you’re going to participate in a sleep study, you may encounter more than one person working at a clinic, and several of those people may not be your sleep... By TK Sellman3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Community Views: How Can We Help People Experiencing Cataplexy?The first time someone sees – or experiences – an episode of cataplexy, they may not know what it is. Cataplexy is a sudden loss of muscle tone that leads... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Why Narcolepsy Patients Are Switching from Xyrem® (SXB) to Xywav® (LXB)Doctors have long prescribed sodium oxybate (Xyrem®) for narcolepsy. Xyrem, or SXB, helps with cataplexy, excessive daytime sleepiness, and disrupted nighttime sleep. However, SXB has a lot of sodium in... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sleep Is Essential to a Healthy Immune SystemYou’ve heard the term “sick and tired.” It exists because poor health leaves us feeling both ways. The connection between sleep and the immune system may seem complex, but you... By TK Sellman3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How Common Are Mental Health Disorders With Narcolepsy?Doctors use the term "comorbidity" to describe a condition that occurs at the same time as another condition. Comorbid illnesses can interact in ways that make both worse. A common... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can Climate Change Factor Into Sleep Disorders Like Narcolepsy?We have now endured several years of protracted wildfire seasons. Recently, high-temperature records across the globe were broken. The volatile shift in hurricane ranges, length of seasons, and rising wind... By TK Sellman3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is the Difference Between Narcolepsy Type 2 and Idiopathic Hypersomnia?If you have excessive daytime sleepiness that interferes with how you function, you may wonder if you might have narcolepsy. The sleep disorder occurs equally in men and women and... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What Is Type 2 Narcolepsy?Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that causes overwhelming sleepiness during the day. It is usually diagnosed between the ages of 10 and 30 and is a lifelong disorder. There are... By Editorial Team4 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Participate in a Clinical Trial?Medical research often uses clinical trials in order to find new information about diseases and treatments. Clinical trials are studies that evaluate medical, surgical, or behavioral intervention.1 It is often... By Editorial Team3 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Clinical Trial TerminologyThere are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:1,2Adverse event: an undesirable experience associated with the use of a medical... By Editorial Team1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device, procedure, or change in behavior is safe and... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
