What is idiopathic hypersomnia
Idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) is a chronic neurological disorder that results in daytime sleepiness, difficulty in awakening and cognitive dysfunction.
Not all sleepiness is narcolepsy
When managing people with sleepiness it is important to consider all causes sleepiness, not just label everyone as having narcolepsy.
Xyrem in Australia
Xyrem (sodium oxybate) is available in Australia, but it is not registered. Xyrem (sodium oxybate) is available for use in Australia under specific circumstances. Xyrem isn’t a registered [...]
Wake-promoting medication
Wake-promoting medication for narcolepsy and hypersomnia. What are the options? In managing narcolepsy and hypersomnia, it’s important to use non-drug strategies such as napping and [...]
Sleep Talk: Episode 16 – Orexin & Suvorexant
Orexin is a 'master controller' of the sleep wake control system. It stimulates the wake-promoting system and stabilises the switching between wake and sleep.
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Sleep Talk: Episode 8 – Sleep 2016 Update
In this update from Sleep 2016, we discuss the latest research in hypersomnia, insomnia, circadian rhythms and sleep technologies.
Idiopathic hypersomnia in 2016
What’s new in the diagnosis and treatment of hypersomnia in 2016? In clinical practice it can be difficult accurately diagnosing people with hypersomnia and excessive sleepiness. Apart from [...]
Sleep Talk: Episode 5 – Living with Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy can have significant impact on health and function, which can also affect work and family.
Sleep Talk: Episode 2- Narcolepsy Diagnosis and Treatment
Narcolepsy can be difficult to diagnose and treatment is not straightforward. We discuss the issues and different approaches.
Research in narcolepsy & hypersomnia
Research in narcolepsy and hypersomnia is continually evolving, with new diagnostic tools and treatment options in development. As our understanding of the biology of narcolepsy and hypersomnia [...]
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