Neurological disorder of excessive time spent sleeping or excessive sleepiness
POPULARITY
Having ADD or ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Hear from people all around the globe, from every walk of life, in every profession, from Rock Stars to CEOs, from Teachers to Politicians, who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their ADD and ADHD diagnosis, and use it to their personal and professional advantage, to build businesses, become millionaires, or simply better their lives. Our guest today, Maya Salwen is a transformation consultant at Accenture where she helps organizations navigate complex change. She's also spent the past few years on a personal transformation journey, leveraging a range of tools to grow physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Maya has found the systems that keep her grounded in the chaos of Work life and Mom life—something she's learned to navigate as a neurodivergent adult, living with ADHD and aphantasia (a condition where the mind's eye can't visualize images). She's also overcome challenges related to depression and hyper-somnia, a chronic sleep disorder, building a life that supports her energy, focus, and well-being. She lives in New York City with her husband, their two sons, a dog, and loves connecting with others who are building lives that work on their own terms. Enjoy! [You are now safely here] 01:18 - Introducing and welcome Maya Salwen Refs: Accenture, Aphantasia 02:33 - How and what do you use to be successful consulting at Accenture, after joining in March, 2020? 03:50 - How to use captions in Microsoft Teams! 05:23 - What are the top 5 tools you use, in addition to live captions, in your very demanding job in corporate? 06:43 - Ref: Brain.FM and our interviews, (part 1/ part 2), with CEO Daniel Clark 07:00 - Setting yourself up for success while out of the work place, time management + routines around the house 07:52 - 10pm bedtime? ref: Moon Brew for sleep a few hours before bed and removing digital gadgets 08:50 - On morning routines and habitual disciplines 09:31 - On understanding how to adjust your sleep schedule; if you're a night owl. Ref: Robin Sharma book 11:00 - What happens if your routine and schedule get out of whack? 12:00 - On parenting and your morning rituals 12:48 - Living by example works 13:28 - What advice would you give to those diagnosed as ADHD/Neurodivergent and perhaps in Gen Alpha; who are looking for new jobs, especially in the corporate sector? Ref: what is an ERG Program? 16:44 - On sleep studies, a Hypersomnia diagnosis, and about sharing personal things with your work family 17:28 - How can people find you? @MayaLeah on INSTA 17:52 - Thanks so much for listening to Faster Than Normal. Please join us again very soon! Know anyone doing wonderful things with #ADHD or their neurodivergent mind? We would love to have them on and listen to how they are using their #neurodiversity to their advantage. Shoot me an email and we will get them booked! My link tree is here if you're looking for something specific. https://linktr.ee/petershankman
We have talked extensively about Type 1 and Type 2 narcolepsy on the podcast, but what about its mysterious cousin idiopathic hypersomnia (IH)? What is IH and why is it so hard to diagnose? What is its relationship with narcolepsy, and how do we treat it? In this episode we will:Define idiopathic hypersomniaLook at its incidence rate next to narcolepsyList the key characteristics that differentiate it from narcolepsyLearn the factors that make it difficult to diagnoseHighlight the first FDA-approved treatment for the disorderProduced by: Maeve WinterMore Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!
Welcome to the NeurologyLive® Mind Moments® podcast. Tune in to hear leaders in neurology sound off on topics that impact your clinical practice. In this episode, Julie Flygare, JD, president and chief executive officer of Project Sleep, shared her personal and professional insights into the critical role of social connections for patients living with narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia. Drawing from her journey with narcolepsy, Flygare highlighted the challenges of isolation at diagnosis and the transformative power of peer support and advocacy. She delved into survey findings that underscore the rarity of social connections among patients and their impact on adjustment and well-being. Additionally, Flygare offered actionable recommendations for clinicians to integrate social support into practice, emphasizing the value of patient advocacy organizations and fostering meaningful connections. Above all, her inspiring perspective shed light on the intersection of community, research, and clinical care in sleep health. Looking for more narcolepsy discussion? Check out the NeurologyLive® Narcolepsy clinical focus page. Episode Breakdown: 1:00 – Challenges and importance of social connections 5:45 – Building a thriving community and research impact 7:30 – Insights from patient surveys on social support 10:30 – Neurology News Minute 12:25 – Recommendations for clinicians on social support The stories featured in this week's Neurology News Minute, which will give you quick updates on the following developments in neurology, are further detailed here: FDA Approves Mirdametinib for NF1-Associated Plexiform Neurofibromas in Adults and Children FDA Approves Tablet Formulation of Risdiplam for Spinal Muscular Atrophy Solid Reports Positive Data for SGT-003 Gene Therapy in Phase 1/2 Trial of Duchenne Thanks for listening to the NeurologyLive® Mind Moments® podcast. To support the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. For more neurology news and expert-driven content, visit neurologylive.com.
I have bronchiectasis. Should I take the pneumonia and RSV vaccinations?A friend has hypersomnia and low sodium causing confusion and whole-body tiredness. Your thoughts?My husband has been getting a lot of bruising lately since starting Xarelto. Should he reduce his fish oil dose?I'm doing everything right and I still can't bring my blood pressure down. What more can I do at 84?What are your thoughts on light therapy patches? Do they work? Are they safe to use?
Sunny did not consider her diagnosis as a major pain, but rather a “major inconvenience,” until she realized how affected her daily life was. Since childhood, Sunny battled to stay awake during the day. She experienced sudden waves of drowsiness and her eyelids feeling heavy, which often would not resolve […]
Michael Thorpy, MD - When Sleep Is Exhausting: Improving Diagnosis and Outcomes in Patients With Idiopathic Hypersomnia
Michael Thorpy, MD - When Sleep Is Exhausting: Improving Diagnosis and Outcomes in Patients With Idiopathic Hypersomnia
Michael Thorpy, MD - When Sleep Is Exhausting: Improving Diagnosis and Outcomes in Patients With Idiopathic Hypersomnia
Episode 79 - on this episode we discuss what the hypersomnia condition classification is. Why would we do this on a podcast where people have trouble sleeping because many people with hypersomnia (excessive sleepiness in the day) also have sleep disturbance at night making them wake up frequently. Take a listen as we discuss the conditions.**Key Topics Covered:**1. **Introduction:** Discussion about past recording experiences and setting the stage for the episode.2. **Personal Anecdotes:** The hosts share personal stories about air tagging kids and dealing with summer camps.3. **Product Review:** Introduction and review of a new bio-freeze-like product line for pain relief, which includes a nighttime formula with ingredients like arnica flower, magnesium, hemp oil, and melatonin.4. **Deep Dive into Hypersomnia:** - Explanation of hypersomnia and its classification. - Detailed discussion on narcolepsy (types 1 and 2) and cataplexy. - Diagnostic methods for narcolepsy, including sleep tests and multiple sleep latency tests. - Idiopathic hypersomnia and its challenges in treatment. - Lesser-known hypersomnias like Klein Levin Syndrome. - Hypersomnia due to medical disorders, medications, mental disorders, and insufficient sleep syndrome. - Discussion on long sleepers and how to manage schedules around sleep needs.5. **Strategies for Better Sleep:** Importance of regular sleep and wake times, medication management, and lifestyle adaptations for better sleep health.- Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube and other platforms.- Leave a comment with your thoughts on the episode.- Check out the new pain relief product and share your feedback.Theme music "Happy Days by FSM Team" courtesy of https://www.free-stock-music.com Support the Show.Please go to the following page to support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1692604/support www.danielbaughn.comwww.dosleep.comsleeptakeout@gmail.com
Beyond the Pearls: Cases for Med School, Residency and Beyond (An InsideTheBoards Podcast)
Today's Episode This is the last part of Raj's 8 part hypersomnia series, originally recorded for American Physician Institute. This episode may reference supplemental material not provided here. About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. More from Dr. Raj www.BeyondThePearls.net The Dr. Raj Podcast Dr. Raj on Twitter Dr. Raj on Instagram To learn more about us and this podcast, visit arslonga.media. You can leave feedback or suggestions at arslonga.media/contact or by emailing info@arslonga.media. Produced by: Christopher Breitigan Legal Stuff InsideTheBoards is not affiliated with the NBME, USMLE, COMLEX, or any professional licensing body. InsideTheBoards and its partners fully adhere to the policies on irregular conduct outlined by the aforementioned credentialing bodies. The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional or medical advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Beyond the Pearls: Cases for Med School, Residency and Beyond (An InsideTheBoards Podcast)
Today's Episode This is part seven of Raj's 8 part hypersomnia series, originally recorded for American Physician Institute. This episode may reference supplemental material not provided here. About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. More from Dr. Raj www.BeyondThePearls.net The Dr. Raj Podcast Dr. Raj on Twitter Dr. Raj on Instagram To learn more about us and this podcast, visit arslonga.media. You can leave feedback or suggestions at arslonga.media/contact or by emailing info@arslonga.media. Produced by: Christopher Breitigan Legal Stuff InsideTheBoards is not affiliated with the NBME, USMLE, COMLEX, or any professional licensing body. InsideTheBoards and its partners fully adhere to the policies on irregular conduct outlined by the aforementioned credentialing bodies. The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional or medical advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Beyond the Pearls: Cases for Med School, Residency and Beyond (An InsideTheBoards Podcast)
Today's Episode This is part six of Raj's 8 part hypersomnia series, originally recorded for American Physician Institute. This episode may reference supplemental material not provided here. About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. More from Dr. Raj www.BeyondThePearls.net The Dr. Raj Podcast Dr. Raj on Twitter Dr. Raj on Instagram To learn more about us and this podcast, visit arslonga.media. You can leave feedback or suggestions at arslonga.media/contact or by emailing info@arslonga.media. Produced by: Christopher Breitigan Legal Stuff InsideTheBoards is not affiliated with the NBME, USMLE, COMLEX, or any professional licensing body. InsideTheBoards and its partners fully adhere to the policies on irregular conduct outlined by the aforementioned credentialing bodies. The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional or medical advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Beyond the Pearls: Cases for Med School, Residency and Beyond (An InsideTheBoards Podcast)
Today's Episode This is part five of Raj's 8 part hypersomnia series, originally recorded for American Physician Institute. This episode may reference supplemental material not provided here. About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. More from Dr. Raj www.BeyondThePearls.net The Dr. Raj Podcast Dr. Raj on Twitter Dr. Raj on Instagram To learn more about us and this podcast, visit arslonga.media. You can leave feedback or suggestions at arslonga.media/contact or by emailing info@arslonga.media. Produced by: Christopher Breitigan Legal Stuff InsideTheBoards is not affiliated with the NBME, USMLE, COMLEX, or any professional licensing body. InsideTheBoards and its partners fully adhere to the policies on irregular conduct outlined by the aforementioned credentialing bodies. The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional or medical advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Beyond the Pearls: Cases for Med School, Residency and Beyond (An InsideTheBoards Podcast)
Today's Episode This is part four of Raj's 8 part hypersomnia series, originally recorded for American Physician Institute. This episode may reference supplemental material not provided here. About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. More from Dr. Raj www.BeyondThePearls.net The Dr. Raj Podcast Dr. Raj on Twitter Dr. Raj on Instagram To learn more about us and this podcast, visit arslonga.media. You can leave feedback or suggestions at arslonga.media/contact or by emailing info@arslonga.media. Produced by: Christopher Breitigan Legal Stuff InsideTheBoards is not affiliated with the NBME, USMLE, COMLEX, or any professional licensing body. InsideTheBoards and its partners fully adhere to the policies on irregular conduct outlined by the aforementioned credentialing bodies. The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional or medical advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Beyond the Pearls: Cases for Med School, Residency and Beyond (An InsideTheBoards Podcast)
Today's Episode This is part three of Raj's 8 part hypersomnia series, originally recorded for American Physician Institute. This episode may reference supplemental material not provided here. About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. More from Dr. Raj www.BeyondThePearls.net The Dr. Raj Podcast Dr. Raj on Twitter Dr. Raj on Instagram To learn more about us and this podcast, visit arslonga.media. You can leave feedback or suggestions at arslonga.media/contact or by emailing info@arslonga.media. Produced by: Christopher Breitigan Legal Stuff InsideTheBoards is not affiliated with the NBME, USMLE, COMLEX, or any professional licensing body. InsideTheBoards and its partners fully adhere to the policies on irregular conduct outlined by the aforementioned credentialing bodies. The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional or medical advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Beyond the Pearls: Cases for Med School, Residency and Beyond (An InsideTheBoards Podcast)
Today's Episode This is part two of Raj's 8 part hypersomnia series, originally recorded for American Physician Institute. This episode may reference supplemental material not provided here. About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. More from Dr. Raj www.BeyondThePearls.net The Dr. Raj Podcast Dr. Raj on Twitter Dr. Raj on Instagram To learn more about us and this podcast, visit arslonga.media. You can leave feedback or suggestions at arslonga.media/contact or by emailing info@arslonga.media. Produced by: Christopher Breitigan Legal Stuff InsideTheBoards is not affiliated with the NBME, USMLE, COMLEX, or any professional licensing body. InsideTheBoards and its partners fully adhere to the policies on irregular conduct outlined by the aforementioned credentialing bodies. The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional or medical advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Beyond the Pearls: Cases for Med School, Residency and Beyond (An InsideTheBoards Podcast)
Today's Episode This is part one of Raj's 8 part hypersomnia series, originally recorded for American Physician Institute. This episode may reference supplemental material not provided here. About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. More from Dr. Raj www.BeyondThePearls.net The Dr. Raj Podcast Dr. Raj on Twitter Dr. Raj on Instagram To learn more about us and this podcast, visit arslonga.media. You can leave feedback or suggestions at arslonga.media/contact or by emailing info@arslonga.media. Produced by: Christopher Breitigan Legal Stuff InsideTheBoards is not affiliated with the NBME, USMLE, COMLEX, or any professional licensing body. InsideTheBoards and its partners fully adhere to the policies on irregular conduct outlined by the aforementioned credentialing bodies. The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional or medical advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Humans need sufficient sleep to function. The conventional wisdom is that we need around 8 hours each night to be at peak performance.But for people with idiopathic hypersomnia, or IH, no amount of sleep can shake a profound feeling of sleepiness. Some can sleep for over 24 hours, despite using stimulants and multiple alarm clocks. Others fall asleep while driving or doing other daily activities.IH is rare. It affects just a small fraction of 1% of people, and the underlying cause is unknown. Now, scientists are doing more research into the condition, thanks in large part to patients organizing and advocating for better treatment options. Unlocking what causes this excessive sleepiness may be key to understanding the bigger picture of how the body enters and wakes from sleep.Ira discusses the science of sleepiness with Dr. Quinn Eastman, science writer and author of The Woman Who Couldn't Wake Up: Hypersomnia and the Science of Sleepiness, and Diana Kimmel, co-founder of the Hypersomnia Alliance, and board member of the Hypersomnia Foundation.Transcripts for each segment will be available the week after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.
Hypersomnia, sleep studies. Vitamin Water. Felicity. Giving birth on your back and dying on your back. Squatty Potty, snail venom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Drs. Derek Stitt and David T. Plante discuss the Wisconsin Sleep Cohort study to estimate the prevalence of idiopathic hypersomnia. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/abs/10.1212/WNL.0000000000207994
Dr. Derek Stitt talks with Dr. David T. Plante about the Wisconsin Sleep Cohort study to estimate the prevalence of idiopathic hypersomnia. Read the related article in Neurology. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.
CME credits: 1.00 Valid until: 12-01-2025 Claim your CME credit at https://reachmd.com/programs/cme/professional-recommendations-of-clinically-validated-tools-used-to-monitor-response-to-treatment-in-idiopathic-hypersomnia/17914/ The goal of this program is to address the unmet clinical needs associated with enhancing the accuracy and timeliness of diagnosing Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH), acknowledging the cardiovascular implications of IH, and developing a comprehensive treatment strategy. This curriculum incorporates compelling patient video vignettes that convey the perspective of individuals living with IH and the profound impact that it has on their lives. This program aims to not only educate healthcare professionals on the rapidly evolving field but also to bring about positive changes in clinical practice, ultimately leading to an enhanced quality of life for individuals affected by IH.
CME credits: 1.00 Valid until: 12-01-2025 Claim your CME credit at https://reachmd.com/programs/cme/evidence-based-discussion-of-the-new-and-emerging-treatment-strategies-for-idiopathic-hypersomnia/17915/ The goal of this program is to address the unmet clinical needs associated with enhancing the accuracy and timeliness of diagnosing Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH), acknowledging the cardiovascular implications of IH, and developing a comprehensive treatment strategy. This curriculum incorporates compelling patient video vignettes that convey the perspective of individuals living with IH and the profound impact that it has on their lives. This program aims to not only educate healthcare professionals on the rapidly evolving field but also to bring about positive changes in clinical practice, ultimately leading to an enhanced quality of life for individuals affected by IH.
CME credits: 1.00 Valid until: 12-01-2025 Claim your CME credit at https://reachmd.com/programs/cme/evolving-treatment-paradigms-in-idiopathic-hypersomnia/17913/ The goal of this program is to address the unmet clinical needs associated with enhancing the accuracy and timeliness of diagnosing Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH), acknowledging the cardiovascular implications of IH, and developing a comprehensive treatment strategy. This curriculum incorporates compelling patient video vignettes that convey the perspective of individuals living with IH and the profound impact that it has on their lives. This program aims to not only educate healthcare professionals on the rapidly evolving field but also to bring about positive changes in clinical practice, ultimately leading to an enhanced quality of life for individuals affected by IH.
CME credits: 1.00 Valid until: 12-01-2025 Claim your CME credit at https://reachmd.com/programs/cme/challenges-in-recognizing-and-diagnosing-idiopathic-hypersomnia/17908/ The goal of this program is to address the unmet clinical needs associated with enhancing the accuracy and timeliness of diagnosing Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH), acknowledging the cardiovascular implications of IH, and developing a comprehensive treatment strategy. This curriculum incorporates compelling patient video vignettes that convey the perspective of individuals living with IH and the profound impact that it has on their lives. This program aims to not only educate healthcare professionals on the rapidly evolving field but also to bring about positive changes in clinical practice, ultimately leading to an enhanced quality of life for individuals affected by IH.
CME credits: 1.00 Valid until: 12-01-2025 Claim your CME credit at https://reachmd.com/programs/cme/patient-testimonial-a-day-in-the-life-of-an-idiopathic-hypersomnia-patient/17912/ The goal of this program is to address the unmet clinical needs associated with enhancing the accuracy and timeliness of diagnosing Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH), acknowledging the cardiovascular implications of IH, and developing a comprehensive treatment strategy. This curriculum incorporates compelling patient video vignettes that convey the perspective of individuals living with IH and the profound impact that it has on their lives. This program aims to not only educate healthcare professionals on the rapidly evolving field but also to bring about positive changes in clinical practice, ultimately leading to an enhanced quality of life for individuals affected by IH.
CME credits: 1.00 Valid until: 12-01-2025 Claim your CME credit at https://reachmd.com/programs/cme/evaluating-and-promoting-health-in-idiopathic-hypersomnia-beyond-sleepy/17911/ The goal of this program is to address the unmet clinical needs associated with enhancing the accuracy and timeliness of diagnosing Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH), acknowledging the cardiovascular implications of IH, and developing a comprehensive treatment strategy. This curriculum incorporates compelling patient video vignettes that convey the perspective of individuals living with IH and the profound impact that it has on their lives. This program aims to not only educate healthcare professionals on the rapidly evolving field but also to bring about positive changes in clinical practice, ultimately leading to an enhanced quality of life for individuals affected by IH.
CME credits: 1.00 Valid until: 12-01-2025 Claim your CME credit at https://reachmd.com/programs/cme/idiopathic-hypersomnia-and-cardiovascular-health-too-much-of-a-good-thing/17910/ The goal of this program is to address the unmet clinical needs associated with enhancing the accuracy and timeliness of diagnosing Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH), acknowledging the cardiovascular implications of IH, and developing a comprehensive treatment strategy. This curriculum incorporates compelling patient video vignettes that convey the perspective of individuals living with IH and the profound impact that it has on their lives. This program aims to not only educate healthcare professionals on the rapidly evolving field but also to bring about positive changes in clinical practice, ultimately leading to an enhanced quality of life for individuals affected by IH.
CME credits: 1.00 Valid until: 12-01-2025 Claim your CME credit at https://reachmd.com/programs/cme/idiopathic-hypersomnia-insights-a-diagnostic-case-study/17909/ The goal of this program is to address the unmet clinical needs associated with enhancing the accuracy and timeliness of diagnosing Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH), acknowledging the cardiovascular implications of IH, and developing a comprehensive treatment strategy. This curriculum incorporates compelling patient video vignettes that convey the perspective of individuals living with IH and the profound impact that it has on their lives. This program aims to not only educate healthcare professionals on the rapidly evolving field but also to bring about positive changes in clinical practice, ultimately leading to an enhanced quality of life for individuals affected by IH.
While the pathophysiology of idiopathic hypersomnia is unknown, emerging science suggests that nighttime sleep dysfunction may contribute to daytime sleepiness in patients with idiopathic hypersomnia. A systematic review and meta-analysis that included 10 studies found that, on average, several sleep architecture hallmarks were different in patients with idiopathic hypersomnia relative to controls.Total sleep time and percent of REM sleep were increased in patients with idiopathic hypersomnia compared with controls.Sleep-onset latency and percent of slow-wave sleep were decreased in patients with idiopathic hypersomnia compared with controls.Sleep efficiency and REM latency were similar between patients with IH and controls.In addition to nighttime sleep dysfunction, other physiological changes have been observed in some patients with idiopathic hypersomnia and theorized as possible contributors to its pathophysiology including:Dysfunction of the GABAergic systemAutonomic system dysfunctionAltered functional or regional connectivity in the brainCircadian system dysfunctionDysfunction of energy metabolismThis episode is produced by Sleep Review and is episode 5 of a 5-part series sponsored by Jazz Pharmaceuticals. Visit Jazzpharma.com and SleepCountsHCP.com for more information. In episode 5, listen as Sleep Review's Sree Roy and neurologist-sleep specialist Isabelle Arnulf, MD, PhD, discuss:Science doesn't fully understand the pathophysiology of idiopathic hypersomnia. Research has revealed potential clues, however. For example, idiopathic hypersomnia is associated with changes in sleep staging and architecture. What does emerging science suggest are differences in nighttime sleep?How might the arousal index differ in idiopathic hypersomnia versus in people without it, and why might that matter?In addition to nighttime sleep dysfunction, other physiological changes have been observed in some patients with idiopathic hypersomnia and theorized as possible contributors to its pathophysiology. What is the GABAergic system and its possible role?What are some emerging findings surrounding idiopathic hypersomnia and autonomic system dysfunction?What is the evidence that supports the idea of altered functional or regional connectivity in the brain in people with idiopathic hypersomnia?There were fascinating studies done on skin fibroblasts, suggesting that circadian period length may be different in people with idiopathic hypersomnia versus in people without it. What role might circadian rhythm dysfunction have in idiopathic hypersomnia?What has science discovered about the possible role of dysfunction of energy metabolism in idiopathic hypersomnia?What further research would you like to see conducted on the pathophysiology of idiopathic hypersomnia?Listen to Episode 1: Symptoms of Idiopathic HypersomniaListen to Episode 2: Diagnosis of Idiopathic HypersomniaListen to Episode 3: Differential Diagnosis of Idiopathic HypersomniaListen to Episode 4: Burden of Idiopathic Hypersomnia
While the pathophysiology of idiopathic hypersomnia is unknown, emerging science suggests that nighttime sleep dysfunction may contribute to daytime sleepiness in patients with idiopathic hypersomnia. A systematic review and meta-analysis that included 10 studies found that, on average, several sleep architecture hallmarks were different in patients with idiopathic hypersomnia relative to controls. Total sleep time and percent of REM sleep were increased in patients with idiopathic hypersomnia compared with controls. Sleep-onset latency and percent of slow-wave sleep were decreased in patients with idiopathic hypersomnia compared with controls. Sleep efficiency and REM latency were similar between patients with IH and controls. In addition to nighttime sleep dysfunction, other physiological changes have been observed in some patients with idiopathic hypersomnia and theorized as possible contributors to its pathophysiology including: Dysfunction of the GABAergic system Autonomic system dysfunction Altered functional or regional connectivity in the brain Circadian system dysfunction Dysfunction of energy metabolism This episode is produced by Sleep Review and is episode 5 of a 5-part series sponsored by Jazz Pharmaceuticals. Visit Jazzpharma.com and SleepCountsHCP.com for more information. In episode 5, listen as Sleep Review's Sree Roy and neurologist-sleep specialist Isabelle Arnulf, MD, PhD, discuss: Science doesn't fully understand the pathophysiology of idiopathic hypersomnia. Research has revealed potential clues, however. For example, idiopathic hypersomnia is associated with changes in sleep staging and architecture. What does emerging science suggest are differences in nighttime sleep? How might the arousal index differ in idiopathic hypersomnia versus in people without it, and why might that matter? In addition to nighttime sleep dysfunction, other physiological changes have been observed in some patients with idiopathic hypersomnia and theorized as possible contributors to its pathophysiology. What is the GABAergic system and its possible role? What are some emerging findings surrounding idiopathic hypersomnia and autonomic system dysfunction? What is the evidence that supports the idea of altered functional or regional connectivity in the brain in people with idiopathic hypersomnia? There were fascinating studies done on skin fibroblasts, suggesting that circadian period length may be different in people with idiopathic hypersomnia versus in people without it. What role might circadian rhythm dysfunction have in idiopathic hypersomnia? What has science discovered about the possible role of dysfunction of energy metabolism in idiopathic hypersomnia? What further research would you like to see conducted on the pathophysiology of idiopathic hypersomnia? Listen to Episode 1: Symptoms of Idiopathic HypersomniaListen to Episode 2: Diagnosis of Idiopathic HypersomniaListen to Episode 3: Differential Diagnosis of Idiopathic HypersomniaListen to Episode 4: Burden of Idiopathic Hypersomnia
EPISODE 1653: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Quinn Eastman, author of THE WOMAN WHO COULDN'T WAKE UP, about idiopathic hypersomnia and the science of sleepiness Quinn Eastman is a technical editor at Emory University School of Medicine. He was trained as a biochemist, receiving a PhD from Yale University, and has worked as a journalist, covering local government and environmental issues as well as sleep research. Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People with idiopathic hypersomnia face a significant disease burden. Idiopathic hypersomnia is associated with challenges that impact daily living activities, such as limitations at school, work, interpersonal relationships, and social activities. Various impairments include Impacts on attention and cognition, which can be characterized as “brain fog”The burden of memory problems and a feeling of the mind going blank or making a mistake in a habitual activityPublic health and safety are also impacted, as more severe causes of sleepiness can be cause for accidents. Management strategies may not address the underlying sleep dysfunction associated, resulting in suboptimal symptom management. Patient survey and registry data suggest patients continue to experience symptoms of idiopathic hypersomnia and residual disease burden. This episode is produced by Sleep Review and is episode 4 of a 5-part series sponsored by Jazz Pharmaceuticals. Visit Jazzpharma.com and SleepCountsHCP.com for more information. In episode 4, listen as Sleep Review's Sree Roy and pulmonologist-sleep specialist Richard K. Bogan, MD, discuss: What are some limits that people with idiopathic hypersomnia can experience in their daily living activities?How do people with idiopathic hypersomnia commonly describe "brain fog," and what are some of the real-life consequences it?How does prolonged sleep inertia place a burden on the people with idiopathic hypersomnia who experience this symptom?What do you see as the burden of idiopathic hypersomnia on public health and safety?Beyond medications, how is idiopathic hypersomnia typically managed to control for symptoms as much as possible?How do you determine when therapy for idiopathic hypersomnia has been optimized, and what symptoms may remain at this point?
People with idiopathic hypersomnia face a significant disease burden. Idiopathic hypersomnia is associated with challenges that impact daily living activities, such as limitations at school, work, interpersonal relationships, and social activities. Various impairments include Impacts on attention and cognition, which can be characterized as “brain fog” The burden of memory problems and a feeling of the mind going blank or making a mistake in a habitual activity Public health and safety are also impacted, as more severe causes of sleepiness can be cause for accidents. Management strategies may not address the underlying sleep dysfunction associated, resulting in suboptimal symptom management. Patient survey and registry data suggest patients continue to experience symptoms of idiopathic hypersomnia and residual disease burden. This episode is produced by Sleep Review and is episode 4 of a 5-part series sponsored by Jazz Pharmaceuticals. Visit Jazzpharma.com and SleepCountsHCP.com for more information. In episode 4, listen as Sleep Review's Sree Roy and pulmonologist-sleep specialist Richard K. Bogan, MD, discuss: What are some limits that people with idiopathic hypersomnia can experience in their daily living activities? How do people with idiopathic hypersomnia commonly describe "brain fog," and what are some of the real-life consequences it? How does prolonged sleep inertia place a burden on the people with idiopathic hypersomnia who experience this symptom? What do you see as the burden of idiopathic hypersomnia on public health and safety? Beyond medications, how is idiopathic hypersomnia typically managed to control for symptoms as much as possible? How do you determine when therapy for idiopathic hypersomnia has been optimized, and what symptoms may remain at this point?
The differential diagnosis of idiopathic hypersomnia is challenging for several reasons. Its hallmark symptom, excessive daytime sleepiness, is a common symptom of many disorders, and ts ancillary symptoms also overlap with other disorders. A lack of validated biomarkers adds to the challenge. Assessing for key symptoms and medical history is a first step to help identify patients presenting with excessive daytime sleepiness who may have idiopathic hypersomnia. From there, there are several symptoms that can differentiate the diagnosis of idiopathic hypersomnia from other disorders such as sleep apnea or narcolepsy. These include:Sleep inertia: sleep inertia is common in patients with idiopathic hypersomnia but can also be reported by individuals with mood disordersPatients with idiopathic hypersomnia often find naps to be long and unrefreshing, while patients with narcolepsy generally find short naps to be restorativeIf a patient has prolonged nighttime sleep, long sleeper syndrome should be considered; in contrast to patients with idiopathic hypersomnia, long sleepers feel refreshed and do not have daytime sleepiness and difficulty awakening if they are allowed to sleep as long as they needCognitive complaints, often described as "brain fog" are common symptoms of idiopathic hypersomnia but also can occur in patients with various sleep-wake disorders (including narcolepsy type 1 and insufficient sleep syndrome)This episode is produced by Sleep Review and is episode 3 of a 5-part series sponsored by Jazz Pharmaceuticals. Visit Jazzpharma.com and SleepCountsHCP.com for more information. In episode 3, listen as Sleep Review's Sree Roy and neurologist-sleep specialist Yves Dauvilliers, MD, PhD, discuss:Idiopathic hypersomnia can be particularly challenging to diagnose because of its lack of specific biomarkers, as well as its symptoms resembling those of other disorders. How do you differentiate idiopathic hypersomnia from hypersomnias of a specific cause, such as narcolepsy type 1 and type 2, insufficient sleep syndrome, or hypersomnia due to a neurodegenerative disease?A minority of people simply need to sleep longer than most, even 10 hours or more, to feel refreshed. How do you determine if that applies to a given person, who may not have a sleep disorder at all?How do you differentiate idiopathic hypersomnia from hypersomnia comorbid to psychiatric disorders, such as prolonged sleep time tied to depression?At what point in ruling out other disorders should objective sleep testing, such as polysomnography and multiple sleep latency testing, be done?Why is idiopathic hypersomnia sometimes confused with sleep-breathing disorders? When would you recommend a CPAP trial to address possible apneas, hypopneas, or respiratory-event related arousals?How do you distinguish chronic fatigue syndrome from idiopathic hypersomnia?Listen to Episode 1: Symptoms of Idiopathic Hypersomnia Listen to Episode 2: Diagnosis of Idiopathic Hypersomnia
The differential diagnosis of idiopathic hypersomnia is challenging for several reasons. Its hallmark symptom, excessive daytime sleepiness, is a common symptom of many disorders, and ts ancillary symptoms also overlap with other disorders. A lack of validated biomarkers adds to the challenge. Assessing for key symptoms and medical history is a first step to help identify patients presenting with excessive daytime sleepiness who may have idiopathic hypersomnia. From there, there are several symptoms that can differentiate the diagnosis of idiopathic hypersomnia from other disorders such as sleep apnea or narcolepsy. These include:Sleep inertia: sleep inertia is common in patients with idiopathic hypersomnia but can also be reported by individuals with mood disordersPatients with idiopathic hypersomnia often find naps to be long and unrefreshing, while patients with narcolepsy generally find short naps to be restorativeIf a patient has prolonged nighttime sleep, long sleeper syndrome should be considered; in contrast to patients with idiopathic hypersomnia, long sleepers feel refreshed and do not have daytime sleepiness and difficulty awakening if they are allowed to sleep as long as they needCognitive complaints, often described as "brain fog" are common symptoms of idiopathic hypersomnia but also can occur in patients with various sleep-wake disorders (including narcolepsy type 1 and insufficient sleep syndrome)This episode is produced by Sleep Review and is episode 3 of a 5-part series sponsored by Jazz Pharmaceuticals. Visit Jazzpharma.com and SleepCountsHCP.com for more information. In episode 3, listen as Sleep Review's Sree Roy and neurologist-sleep specialist Yves Dauvilliers, MD, PhD, discuss:Idiopathic hypersomnia can be particularly challenging to diagnose because of its lack of specific biomarkers, as well as its symptoms resembling those of other disorders. How do you differentiate idiopathic hypersomnia from hypersomnias of a specific cause, such as narcolepsy type 1 and type 2, insufficient sleep syndrome, or hypersomnia due to a neurodegenerative disease?A minority of people simply need to sleep longer than most, even 10 hours or more, to feel refreshed. How do you determine if that applies to a given person, who may not have a sleep disorder at all?How do you differentiate idiopathic hypersomnia from hypersomnia comorbid to psychiatric disorders, such as prolonged sleep time tied to depression?At what point in ruling out other disorders should objective sleep testing, such as polysomnography and multiple sleep latency testing, be done?Why is idiopathic hypersomnia sometimes confused with sleep-breathing disorders? When would you recommend a CPAP trial to address possible apneas, hypopneas, or respiratory-event related arousals?How do you distinguish chronic fatigue syndrome from idiopathic hypersomnia?Listen to Episode 1: Symptoms of Idiopathic Hypersomnia Listen to Episode 2: Diagnosis of Idiopathic Hypersomnia
The International Classification of Sleep Disorders, 3rd ed, lists the criteria needed for a diagnosis idiopathic hypersomnia.For a diagnosis of idiopathic hypersomnia, the following must be met:o excessive daytime sleepiness daily for at least 3 monthso cataplexy is not presento multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) shows 90%)o Long, unrefreshing naps (>1 hour)This episode is produced by Sleep Review. It is episode 2 of a 5-part series sponsored by Jazz Pharmaceuticals. Visit Jazzpharma.com and SleepCountsHCP.com for more information.In episode 2, listen as Sleep Review's Sree Roy and neurologist-sleep specialist Margaret S. Blattner, MD, PhD discuss:o What are some barriers to diagnosing idiopathic hypersomnia?o Objective sleep testing is needed to diagnosis idiopathic hypersomnia. What polysomnography and multiple sleep latency test findings support a diagnosis of idiopathic hypersomnia?o What are some best practices for conducting a PSG and MSLT for a patient with suspected idiopathic hypersomnia?o What are some of the additional commonly seen supportive features of idiopathic hypersomnia?
The International Classification of Sleep Disorders, 3rd ed, lists the criteria needed for a diagnosis idiopathic hypersomnia.For a diagnosis of idiopathic hypersomnia, the following must be met:o excessive daytime sleepiness daily for at least 3 monthso cataplexy is not presento multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) shows 90%)o Long, unrefreshing naps (>1 hour)This episode is produced by Sleep Review. It is episode 2 of a 5-part series sponsored by Jazz Pharmaceuticals. Visit Jazzpharma.com and SleepCountsHCP.com for more information.In episode 2, listen as Sleep Review's Sree Roy and neurologist-sleep specialist Margaret S. Blattner, MD, PhD discuss:o What are some barriers to diagnosing idiopathic hypersomnia?o Objective sleep testing is needed to diagnosis idiopathic hypersomnia. What polysomnography and multiple sleep latency test findings support a diagnosis of idiopathic hypersomnia?o What are some best practices for conducting a PSG and MSLT for a patient with suspected idiopathic hypersomnia?o What are some of the additional commonly seen supportive features of idiopathic hypersomnia?
Excessive daytime sleepiness is an essential feature of idiopathic hypersomnia, but other key symptoms and aspects of the medical history are crucial when evaluating patients who present with excessive daytime sleepiness. Patients with idiopathic hypersomnia commonly report the following symptoms in addition to excessive daytime sleepiness: severe and prolonged sleep inertia, long and unrefreshing naps, prolonged sleep time, and cognitive dysfunction.Knowing the key symptoms and utilizing sleep testing can increase a healthcare professional's confidence in his/her diagnosis of idiopathic hypersomnia.The Idiopathic Hypersomnia Severity Scale is a 14-item questionnaire that is a clinical tool designed specifically to measure patients' idiopathic hypersomnia symptoms and provide a touchpoint that might be useful for patient identification, follow-up visits, and idiopathic hypersomnia management.This episode is produced by Sleep Review. It is episode 1 of a 5-part series sponsored by Jazz Pharmaceuticals. Visit Jazzpharma.com and SleepCountsHCP.com for more information.In episode 1, listen as Sleep Review's Sree Roy and sleep specialist Logan Schneider, MD, discuss:The symptom of idiopathic hypersomnia that people are most familiar with is excessive daytime sleepiness. Will you define and briefly explain this core symptom?But excessive daytime sleepiness is not the only symptom typically reported by people with idiopathic hypersomnia. Prolonged sleep time is another common symptom. What can this mean over the course of a 24-hour day?Sleep inertia, that feeling of difficulty waking up, can happen to all of us. How can sleep inertia differ in people with idiopathic hypersomnia versus in those without it?Are naps generally restorative for people with idiopathic hypersomnia? Does length matter?What ancillary cognitive symptoms are commonly reported with idiopathic hypersomnia?In 2019, the Idiopathic Hypersomnia Severity Scale was developed to measure the severity, frequency, and functional impact of the key symptoms of excessive daytime sleepiness, prolonged nighttime sleep, and sleep inertia. What do you think is the clinical utility of this questionnaire?To dive even deeper:https://sleepreviewmag.com/sleep-disorders/hypersomnias/idiopathic-hypersomniaTrotti LM. Idiopathic hypersomnia. Sleep Med Clin. 2017;12(3):331-44.Dauvilliers Y. Idiopathic hypersomnia severity scale. 2018.Arnulf I, Leu-Semenescu S, Dodet P. Precision medicine for idiopathic hypersomnia. Sleep Med Clin. 2019;14(3):333-50.Vernet C, Leu-Semenescu S, Buzare MA, Arnulf I. Subjective symptoms in idiopathic hypersomnia: beyond excessive sleepiness. J Sleep Res. 2010;19(4):525-34.Dauvilliers Y, Evangelista E, Barateau L, et al. Measurement of symptoms in idiopathic hypersomnia: The Idiopathic Hypersomnia Severity Scale. Neurology. 2019;92(15):e1754-62.Rassu AL, Evangelista E, Barateau L, et al. Idiopathic Hypersomnia Severity Scale to better quantify symptoms severity and their consequences in idiopathic hypersomnia. J Clin Sleep Med. 2022;18(2):617-29.
Excessive daytime sleepiness is an essential feature of idiopathic hypersomnia, but other key symptoms and aspects of the medical history are crucial when evaluating patients who present with excessive daytime sleepiness. Patients with idiopathic hypersomnia commonly report the following symptoms in addition to excessive daytime sleepiness: severe and prolonged sleep inertia, long and unrefreshing naps, prolonged sleep time, and cognitive dysfunction.Knowing the key symptoms and utilizing sleep testing can increase a healthcare professional's confidence in his/her diagnosis of idiopathic hypersomnia.The Idiopathic Hypersomnia Severity Scale is a 14-item questionnaire that is a clinical tool designed specifically to measure patients' idiopathic hypersomnia symptoms and provide a touchpoint that might be useful for patient identification, follow-up visits, and idiopathic hypersomnia management.This episode is produced by Sleep Review. It is episode 1 of a 5-part series sponsored by Jazz Pharmaceuticals. Visit Jazzpharma.com and SleepCountsHCP.com for more information.In episode 1, listen as Sleep Review's Sree Roy and sleep specialist Logan Schneider, MD, discuss:The symptom of idiopathic hypersomnia that people are most familiar with is excessive daytime sleepiness. Will you define and briefly explain this core symptom?But excessive daytime sleepiness is not the only symptom typically reported by people with idiopathic hypersomnia. Prolonged sleep time is another common symptom. What can this mean over the course of a 24-hour day?Sleep inertia, that feeling of difficulty waking up, can happen to all of us. How can sleep inertia differ in people with idiopathic hypersomnia versus in those without it?Are naps generally restorative for people with idiopathic hypersomnia? Does length matter?What ancillary cognitive symptoms are commonly reported with idiopathic hypersomnia?In 2019, the Idiopathic Hypersomnia Severity Scale was developed to measure the severity, frequency, and functional impact of the key symptoms of excessive daytime sleepiness, prolonged nighttime sleep, and sleep inertia. What do you think is the clinical utility of this questionnaire?To dive even deeper:https://sleepreviewmag.com/sleep-disorders/hypersomnias/idiopathic-hypersomniaTrotti LM. Idiopathic hypersomnia. Sleep Med Clin. 2017;12(3):331-44.Dauvilliers Y. Idiopathic hypersomnia severity scale. 2018.Arnulf I, Leu-Semenescu S, Dodet P. Precision medicine for idiopathic hypersomnia. Sleep Med Clin. 2019;14(3):333-50.Vernet C, Leu-Semenescu S, Buzare MA, Arnulf I. Subjective symptoms in idiopathic hypersomnia: beyond excessive sleepiness. J Sleep Res. 2010;19(4):525-34.Dauvilliers Y, Evangelista E, Barateau L, et al. Measurement of symptoms in idiopathic hypersomnia: The Idiopathic Hypersomnia Severity Scale. Neurology. 2019;92(15):e1754-62.Rassu AL, Evangelista E, Barateau L, et al. Idiopathic Hypersomnia Severity Scale to better quantify symptoms severity and their consequences in idiopathic hypersomnia. J Clin Sleep Med. 2022;18(2):617-29.
Sleep was taking over Anna's life. Despite multiple alarm clocks and powerful stimulants, the young Atlanta lawyer could sleep for thirty or even fifty hours at a stretch. She stopped working and began losing weight because she couldn't stay awake long enough to eat. Anna's doctors didn't know how to help her until they tried an oddball drug, connected with a hunch that something produced by her body was putting her to sleep. The Woman Who Couldn't Wake Up: Hypersomnia and the Science of Sleepiness (Columbia UP, 2023) tells Anna's story-and the broader story of her diagnosis, idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), a shadowy sibling of narcolepsy that has emerged as a focus of sleep research and patient advocacy. Quinn Eastman explores the science around sleepiness, recounting how researchers have been searching for more than a century for the substances that tip the brain into slumber. He argues that investigation of IH could unlock new understandings of how sleep is regulated and controlled. Eastman foregrounds the experiences of people with IH, relating how publicity around Anna's successful treatment helped others form a community. He shows how a group of patients who felt neglected or dismissed united to steer research toward their little-known disorder. Sharing emerging science and powerful stories, this book testifies to the significance of underrecognized diseases and sheds new light on how our brains function, day and night. It is essential reading for anyone interested in sleep and sleep disorders, including those affected by or seeking to treat them. Melek Firat Altay is a neuroscientist, biologist and musician. Her research focuses on deciphering the molecular and cellular mechanisms of neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Sleep was taking over Anna's life. Despite multiple alarm clocks and powerful stimulants, the young Atlanta lawyer could sleep for thirty or even fifty hours at a stretch. She stopped working and began losing weight because she couldn't stay awake long enough to eat. Anna's doctors didn't know how to help her until they tried an oddball drug, connected with a hunch that something produced by her body was putting her to sleep. The Woman Who Couldn't Wake Up: Hypersomnia and the Science of Sleepiness (Columbia UP, 2023) tells Anna's story-and the broader story of her diagnosis, idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), a shadowy sibling of narcolepsy that has emerged as a focus of sleep research and patient advocacy. Quinn Eastman explores the science around sleepiness, recounting how researchers have been searching for more than a century for the substances that tip the brain into slumber. He argues that investigation of IH could unlock new understandings of how sleep is regulated and controlled. Eastman foregrounds the experiences of people with IH, relating how publicity around Anna's successful treatment helped others form a community. He shows how a group of patients who felt neglected or dismissed united to steer research toward their little-known disorder. Sharing emerging science and powerful stories, this book testifies to the significance of underrecognized diseases and sheds new light on how our brains function, day and night. It is essential reading for anyone interested in sleep and sleep disorders, including those affected by or seeking to treat them. Melek Firat Altay is a neuroscientist, biologist and musician. Her research focuses on deciphering the molecular and cellular mechanisms of neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/medicine
Sleep was taking over Anna's life. Despite multiple alarm clocks and powerful stimulants, the young Atlanta lawyer could sleep for thirty or even fifty hours at a stretch. She stopped working and began losing weight because she couldn't stay awake long enough to eat. Anna's doctors didn't know how to help her until they tried an oddball drug, connected with a hunch that something produced by her body was putting her to sleep. The Woman Who Couldn't Wake Up: Hypersomnia and the Science of Sleepiness (Columbia UP, 2023) tells Anna's story-and the broader story of her diagnosis, idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), a shadowy sibling of narcolepsy that has emerged as a focus of sleep research and patient advocacy. Quinn Eastman explores the science around sleepiness, recounting how researchers have been searching for more than a century for the substances that tip the brain into slumber. He argues that investigation of IH could unlock new understandings of how sleep is regulated and controlled. Eastman foregrounds the experiences of people with IH, relating how publicity around Anna's successful treatment helped others form a community. He shows how a group of patients who felt neglected or dismissed united to steer research toward their little-known disorder. Sharing emerging science and powerful stories, this book testifies to the significance of underrecognized diseases and sheds new light on how our brains function, day and night. It is essential reading for anyone interested in sleep and sleep disorders, including those affected by or seeking to treat them. Melek Firat Altay is a neuroscientist, biologist and musician. Her research focuses on deciphering the molecular and cellular mechanisms of neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science
Sleep was taking over Anna's life. Despite multiple alarm clocks and powerful stimulants, the young Atlanta lawyer could sleep for thirty or even fifty hours at a stretch. She stopped working and began losing weight because she couldn't stay awake long enough to eat. Anna's doctors didn't know how to help her until they tried an oddball drug, connected with a hunch that something produced by her body was putting her to sleep. The Woman Who Couldn't Wake Up: Hypersomnia and the Science of Sleepiness (Columbia UP, 2023) tells Anna's story-and the broader story of her diagnosis, idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), a shadowy sibling of narcolepsy that has emerged as a focus of sleep research and patient advocacy. Quinn Eastman explores the science around sleepiness, recounting how researchers have been searching for more than a century for the substances that tip the brain into slumber. He argues that investigation of IH could unlock new understandings of how sleep is regulated and controlled. Eastman foregrounds the experiences of people with IH, relating how publicity around Anna's successful treatment helped others form a community. He shows how a group of patients who felt neglected or dismissed united to steer research toward their little-known disorder. Sharing emerging science and powerful stories, this book testifies to the significance of underrecognized diseases and sheds new light on how our brains function, day and night. It is essential reading for anyone interested in sleep and sleep disorders, including those affected by or seeking to treat them. Melek Firat Altay is a neuroscientist, biologist and musician. Her research focuses on deciphering the molecular and cellular mechanisms of neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology
Sleep was taking over Anna's life. Despite multiple alarm clocks and powerful stimulants, the young Atlanta lawyer could sleep for thirty or even fifty hours at a stretch. She stopped working and began losing weight because she couldn't stay awake long enough to eat. Anna's doctors didn't know how to help her until they tried an oddball drug, connected with a hunch that something produced by her body was putting her to sleep. The Woman Who Couldn't Wake Up: Hypersomnia and the Science of Sleepiness (Columbia UP, 2023) tells Anna's story-and the broader story of her diagnosis, idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), a shadowy sibling of narcolepsy that has emerged as a focus of sleep research and patient advocacy. Quinn Eastman explores the science around sleepiness, recounting how researchers have been searching for more than a century for the substances that tip the brain into slumber. He argues that investigation of IH could unlock new understandings of how sleep is regulated and controlled. Eastman foregrounds the experiences of people with IH, relating how publicity around Anna's successful treatment helped others form a community. He shows how a group of patients who felt neglected or dismissed united to steer research toward their little-known disorder. Sharing emerging science and powerful stories, this book testifies to the significance of underrecognized diseases and sheds new light on how our brains function, day and night. It is essential reading for anyone interested in sleep and sleep disorders, including those affected by or seeking to treat them. Melek Firat Altay is a neuroscientist, biologist and musician. Her research focuses on deciphering the molecular and cellular mechanisms of neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society
Sleep was taking over Anna's life. Despite multiple alarm clocks and powerful stimulants, the young Atlanta lawyer could sleep for thirty or even fifty hours at a stretch. She stopped working and began losing weight because she couldn't stay awake long enough to eat. Anna's doctors didn't know how to help her until they tried an oddball drug, connected with a hunch that something produced by her body was putting her to sleep. The Woman Who Couldn't Wake Up: Hypersomnia and the Science of Sleepiness (Columbia UP, 2023) tells Anna's story-and the broader story of her diagnosis, idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), a shadowy sibling of narcolepsy that has emerged as a focus of sleep research and patient advocacy. Quinn Eastman explores the science around sleepiness, recounting how researchers have been searching for more than a century for the substances that tip the brain into slumber. He argues that investigation of IH could unlock new understandings of how sleep is regulated and controlled. Eastman foregrounds the experiences of people with IH, relating how publicity around Anna's successful treatment helped others form a community. He shows how a group of patients who felt neglected or dismissed united to steer research toward their little-known disorder. Sharing emerging science and powerful stories, this book testifies to the significance of underrecognized diseases and sheds new light on how our brains function, day and night. It is essential reading for anyone interested in sleep and sleep disorders, including those affected by or seeking to treat them. Melek Firat Altay is a neuroscientist, biologist and musician. Her research focuses on deciphering the molecular and cellular mechanisms of neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/neuroscience
Sleep was taking over Anna's life. Despite multiple alarm clocks and powerful stimulants, the young Atlanta lawyer could sleep for thirty or even fifty hours at a stretch. She stopped working and began losing weight because she couldn't stay awake long enough to eat. Anna's doctors didn't know how to help her until they tried an oddball drug, connected with a hunch that something produced by her body was putting her to sleep. The Woman Who Couldn't Wake Up: Hypersomnia and the Science of Sleepiness (Columbia UP, 2023) tells Anna's story-and the broader story of her diagnosis, idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), a shadowy sibling of narcolepsy that has emerged as a focus of sleep research and patient advocacy. Quinn Eastman explores the science around sleepiness, recounting how researchers have been searching for more than a century for the substances that tip the brain into slumber. He argues that investigation of IH could unlock new understandings of how sleep is regulated and controlled. Eastman foregrounds the experiences of people with IH, relating how publicity around Anna's successful treatment helped others form a community. He shows how a group of patients who felt neglected or dismissed united to steer research toward their little-known disorder. Sharing emerging science and powerful stories, this book testifies to the significance of underrecognized diseases and sheds new light on how our brains function, day and night. It is essential reading for anyone interested in sleep and sleep disorders, including those affected by or seeking to treat them. Melek Firat Altay is a neuroscientist, biologist and musician. Her research focuses on deciphering the molecular and cellular mechanisms of neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders.
In recent years, the links between sleep and mental health have been slowly unravelled. We are beginning to understand that not only does mental health impact sleep, but also that poor sleep has important consequences on our psychology.This lecture explores this complex relationship, and highlights the importance of sleep as a major factor in our mental wellbeing. The lecture covers strategies to manage disturbed sleep, and touches on other disorders such as nightmares and night eating syndrome.A lecture by Guy Leschziner recorded on 13 March 2023 at Barnard's Inn Hall, London.The transcript and downloadable versions of the lecture are available from the Gresham College website: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/sleep-healthGresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. There are currently over 2,500 lectures free to access. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds. To support Gresham's mission, please consider making a donation: https://gresham.ac.uk/support/Website: https://gresham.ac.ukTwitter: https://twitter.com/greshamcollegeFacebook: https://facebook.com/greshamcollegeInstagram: https://instagram.com/greshamcollegeSupport the show
Chris Levine discusses this sleep abnormality that he knows about far too well. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chris-levine/support
In this episode, we review the high-yield topic of Insomnia Disorders / Hypersomnia from the Psychiatry section. Follow Medbullets on social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/medbullets Instagram: www.instagram.com/medbulletsofficial Twitter: www.twitter.com/medbullets