SomnusNooze Articles
News, Stories and Updates From the World of Sleep
What Is Sleep Hygiene, Anyway?
Sleep hygiene—everybody, including both patients and healthcare providers, has heard that if these rules are followed, sleep will be improved. Right? What exactly are the official rules, and what’s not included? Should people who have IH or a related... read >
Diagnosing Hypersomnias Differently—A European Proposal
Have you ever noticed how difficult it is to diagnose hypersomnias? Maybe you’ve wondered if a narcolepsy type 2 diagnosis is actually idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) or vice-versa? Have you questioned whether the diagnosis is IH “with long sleep time”... read >
In Case You Missed It! – September 2021
Happy Fall! If you’ve missed any of the latest news we’ve shared through our social media, don’t worry! Get up to date with this edition of “In Case You Missed It!” WELCOME DR. LAMMERS: Dr. Gert Jan Lammers joins the Hypersomnia... read >
Free Access to the Idiopathic Hypersomnia Severity Scale
Take or administer this questionnaire now! The Idiopathic Hypersomnia Severity Scale (IHSS) is designed to help healthcare providers, researchers, and people who have IH monitor the severity of the spectrum of IH symptoms over time, including their... read >
Updated and Expanded Treatment Web Page
Do you have idiopathic hypersomnia or a related sleep disorder, or do you treat patients with hypersomnias? If so, then check out our newly updated Treatment web page. Our Medical Advisory Board has just completed a full review and update, including... read >
In Case You Missed It! – August 2021
We hope you are continuing to enjoy the summer! If you’ve missed any of the latest news we’ve shared through our social media, don’t worry! Get up to date with this edition of “In Case You Missed It!” GREAT NEWS: U.S. FDA approves Xywav®... read >
Make an Emergency Anesthesia/Hospitalization Plan Now!
Do you have idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) or a related sleep disorder or do you treat patients with hypersomnias? If so, then it’s very important to prepare in advance for anesthesia, hospitalization, and emergencies. People who have IH may face a unique... read >
Sleep/Wake Cyclers Raise Over $16K for Research!
The 2021 Sleep/Wake Cyclers was the first grassroots fundraising campaign sponsored by the Hypersomnia Foundation designed specifically to raise money for research. Interest in conducting research into the causes of idiopathic hypersomnia and narcolepsy... read >
In Case You Missed It! – July 2021
Summer has arrived as warm weather and sunshine beckons us to enjoy the great outdoors! If you’ve missed any of the latest news we’ve shared through our social media, don’t worry! Get up to date with this edition of “In Case You Missed It!”... read >
Survey for People With IH and Supporters/Caregivers
As part of the I Have IH campaign, Jazz Pharmaceuticals and the Hypersomnia Foundation are seeking the perspectives of people living in the U.S. with idiopathic hypersomnia and their supporters to better understand the true impact and unmet needs for... read >