News, Stories and Updates from the World of Sleep
SomnusNooze Topics: News
Dr. David Rye Receives First-ever HF Impact Award
The HF is celebrating its fifth anniversary this year, but did you ever wonder who came up with the idea for the HF? The answer is David B. Rye, MD, PhD, of Emory University. In addition to Dr. Rye’s pioneering research on idiopathic hypersomnia (IH),... read >
In Case You Missed It! – July 2019
Keep 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... read >
In Case You Missed It! – June 2019
Keep up to date with the news we’ve shared via social media with the sleep disorder community in this month’s “In Case You Missed It!” SUCCESS: Read about the recently approved legislation that will provide important funding for sleep... read >
Announcing Our New Video Webpage
DID YOU KNOW? The Hypersomnia Foundation has been steadily adding to our library of videos (many of them presentations from HF conferences), showcasing researchers, healthcare providers, and people with IH. Now you can easily find them in one place... read >
HF Legislative Advocate Rebecca King Steps Up for Medication Access and Affordability Laws
The Hypersomnia Foundation has named Rebecca King, who is both a person with IH and an HF volunteer, as a Legislative Advocate. In this role, Rebecca will be leading HF efforts to assess the legislative landscape, select the issues and bills with the... read >
In Case You Missed It! – May 2019
In this month’s “In Case You Missed It!”, keep up to date with news we’ve shared with the sleep disorder community via social media this past month. So don’t worry if you’ve missed anything – we’ve got you covered! CHECK OUT... read >
In Case You Missed It! – April 2019
Keep up to date with all the news we’ve shared with the sleep disorder community in this month’s “In Case You Missed It!” TAKE ACTION by clicking to support NORD’s advocacy. Read about a runner with IH competing in the upcoming Boston Marathon.... read >
Free Resources from the Hypersomnia Foundation!
Need information relating to your IH? Love things that are FREE? Our Hypersomnia Foundation website is full of FREE resources for individuals with IH and related sleep disorders (and their loved ones). Our website offers an “IH Standard... read >
In Case You Missed It! – March 2019
Happy March! Did you know that March is Women’s History Month? While you are celebrating all the amazing women throughout history this entire month, don’t forget that there are also lots of other fun (and offbeat) celebrations in March, including... read >
In Case You Missed It! – February 2019
Happy February! This month is full of celebrations – the Lunar New Year (it’s the Year of the Pig), Black History Month, Presidents’ Day, and the sweetest day of all – Valentine’s Day! But since February is also the shortest month, that means... read >