News, Stories and Updates from the World of Sleep
In Case You Missed It! – July 2020
We trust everyone is practicing physical distancing and wearing a facemask as you enjoy the summer sunshine and stay in touch with family and friends! We are grateful to be able to keep in contact with our community through social media, email, and... read >
In Case You Missed It! – June 2020
With quarantine restrictions slowly lifting across the country, we hope everyone continues practicing social distancing and wearing a facemask as you venture out and enjoy the beginning of summer! We are grateful to be able to stay in touch with our... read >
In Case You Missed It! – May 2020
During this unprecedented time, we are grateful to be able to stay in touch with our community through social media, email, and SomnusNooze. If you’ve missed any of the latest news we’ve shared, don’t worry! Get up to date with this latest edition... read >
In Case You Missed It! – April 2020
Now more than ever, we are grateful to be able to stay in touch with our community through social media, email, and SomnusNooze. If you’ve missed any of the latest news we’ve shared, don’t worry! Get up to date with this latest edition of “In Case... read >
In Case You Missed It! – March 2020
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! If you’ve missed the latest news we’ve shared via social media, don’t worry, you’re in luck! Get up to date with this latest edition of “In Case You Missed It!” CONGRATULATIONS: Dr. Todd Bishop receives funding... read >
In Case You Missed It! – February 2020
2020 is a Leap Year, which gives you an extra day in February to get up-to-date with the news we’ve shared via social media. Hope you enjoy this latest edition of “In Case You Missed It!” TIME TO CELEBRATE: The Hypersomnia Foundation celebrates... read >
U.S. Research Budget Advocacy Successes
HF Board Member Rebecca King meeting with Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan Good news! The U.S. 2020 budget is passed, and research funding received strong support from our legislators. The highlight of the medical research budget is $41.7 billion for... read >
Ask the Doctor: Is There a Link Between Albinism and Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH)?
Is there a link between albinism and idiopathic hypersomnia (IH)? Are GABAA receptor responses involved in both albinism and IH? How have these responses been measured in scientific studies and what are the differences in the mechanisms? We are pleased to... read >
In Case You Missed It! – January 2020
Happy New Year! Let’s start 2020 by being well informed! Get up to date with the news we’ve shared via social media in the latest “In Case You Missed It!” TAKE A 10-MIN SURVEY AND HELP NORD LEARN MORE ABOUT IH! The National Organization... read >
HF’s “HINT” Test for Identifying Possible Sleep Disorders
Have you heard about the HF’s “HINT” test yet? It’s a quick four-question screening test, to help school professionals, primary care providers, and others identify people who might have a sleep disorder and thus need to see a sleep medicine expert... read >