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What is delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS) and how is it diagnosed? Should it be ruled out before a diagnosis of IH is made? We are very honored to have Thanh Dang-Vu, MD, PhD, a neurologist at Concordia University in Montreal, and a distinguished member...
Continue ReadingHF MAB member Dr. Thien Thanh Dang-Vu Have you ever wondered whether your cognition and memory are affected by your IH? A new study reveals the answer is “YES.” In a recent study by HF MAB member Dr. Thien Thanh Dang-Vu and his colleagues, neuroimaging...
Continue ReadingLynn Marie Trotti, MD, MSc, of Emory University, and the Chair of our MAB What’s the difference between chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and idiopathic hypersomnia (IH)? How do they differ from fibromyalgia? And how many people with IH also have CFS or fibromyalgia? A medical...
Continue ReadingCan the effects of jet lag be reduced in people with IH? We are very honored to have Thanh Dang-Vu, MD, PhD, a neurologist at Concordia University in Montreal, and a distinguished member of our Medical Advisory Board, answer this question. QUESTION: Are there any ways to...
Continue ReadingKeep 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 recipient of the Hypersomnia Foundation’s...
Continue ReadingWhy do Emory University’s sleep researchers perform spinal tap procedures on sleepy patients? What is the “sleepy juice” they’re looking for in the spinal fluid? Does it have anything to do with prostaglandins? An expert answers all these questions! We are delighted to have Dr....
Continue ReadingIt’s often a struggle to describe to others – sometimes even to healthcare providers – the essence of idiopathic hypersomnia. To address this, HF prepared Idiopathic Hypersomnia Standard Characteristics in 2017 and made it available on our website for both healthcare providers and people with IH....
Continue ReadingDavid Plante, MD, PhD, HF MAB member 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...
Continue ReadingFor both men and women, having a rare sleep disorder and managing its treatment is a challenge. But for women, it can be especially complicated. As they make decisions about contraception, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and other issues unique to women, they must also take into account...
Continue ReadingDo children with ADHD have a higher risk for narcolepsy? Could complex sleep apnea be related to problems with the vagus nerve? A medical expert answers! We are delighted to have Dr. Kiran Maski of Harvard Medical School, a renowned expert in pediatric neurology and...
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