On the HCPLive sleep page, resources on the topics of medical news and expert insight into sleep medicine can be found. Content includes articles, interviews, videos, podcasts, and breaking news on sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, and more.
May 5th 2024
New literature review data suggests doxazosin is related to less incident hypotension than prazosin, while providing clinical benefit, in PTSD patients with condition-related nightmares.
Surv.AI Says: Real-World Insights into the Journey for Patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
May 21, 2024
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Medical Crossfire®: How Can Thoracic Teams Facilitate Optimized Care of Patients With Stage I-III EGFR Mutation-Positive NSCLC?
May 21, 2024
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Improving Care for Patients with Motor Complications of Parkinson Disease: Role of Technology and Data
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Clinical Consultations™: Considerations for Customizing Care Plans for Patients with Parkinson Disease Psychosis
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus: Understanding the Infection Burden and Anticipating the Impact of Vaccines
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Evolving Perspectives in Alzheimer's Disease: Reaching an Earlier Diagnosis, Understanding Neuroinflammation, and Exploring Therapeutic Advances
September 15, 2024
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Mastering MS: Translating Evidence into Optimal Management Plans
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Advances In Treating Migraine in Your OB/GYN Practice: Navigating Treatment Paradigms to Improve Patient Care
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6th Annual Advanced Practice Collaborative
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Community Practice Connections™: 24th Annual International Lung Cancer Congress®
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19th Annual New York Lung Cancers Symposium®
November 16, 2024
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Recognizing Rett Syndrome Early to Improve Long-term Management Outcomes
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5th Annual International Congress on the Future of Neurology®
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Let’s Get “Real”: Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency—Case-Based Perspectives on Managing Associated Emphysema
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Shaping the Management of COPD with Biologic Therapy
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Elevating Care for PAH: Applying Recommended Management Approaches to Maximize Outcomes
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Clinical Consultations™: Managing Depressive Episodes in Patients with Bipolar Disorder Type II
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Advances In™ Generalized Myasthenia Gravis: Improving Patient Outcomes Through Early Diagnosis and Management
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EGPA: Highlighting the Patient Journey to Improve the Differential Diagnosis and Accelerate the Initiation of Guideline-Based Care
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Identifying Actionable Biomarkers in NSCLC: Real World Case Discussions on Applications of Testing in the Treatment Planning Process
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Medical Crossfire®: Understanding the Advances in Bipolar Disease Treatment—A Comprehensive Look at Treatment Selection Strategies
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Community Practice Connections™: Transforming Multiple Sclerosis Care – Clinical Updates on the Effects of BTK Inhibitors
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'REEL’ Time Patient Counseling: The Diagnostic and Treatment Journey for Patients With Bipolar Disorder Type II – From Primary to Specialty Care
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Burst CME: Optimizing Therapy in Parkinson’s Disease
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Improving Outcomes Across Frontline and R/R SCLC Care in Community Treatment Settings
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Burst Expert Illustrations & Commentary™ : Visualizing the Role of the Complement Proteins in Neurologic Disorders
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Addressing Healthcare Inequities: Bridging the Gap in Multiple Sclerosis – A Focus on Clinical and Healthcare Disparities in Black Patients
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Burst Expert Illustrations & Commentary™: Visualizing the Role of the Complement Pathway in Neurological Disorders
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Burst Expert Illustrations & Commentary™: Visualizing the Implications of Anti-Complement Therapies on Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
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Clinical ShowCase™: Finding the Best Path Forward for Patients with COPD
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CBT-I, Trazodone Ineffective at Improving Insomnia for Patients on Hemodialysis
January 18th 2024Investigators observed no change in Insomnia Severity Index scores from baseline to weeks 7 and 25 with CBT-1, trazodone, or placebo, suggesting these insomnia treatment options are not effective for patients undergoing hemodialysis.
Night Sweats Could Shed Light on Sleep Apnea Stage
January 16th 2024After studying sweat metabolic changes, investigators noted significant effects in the metabolism of carbohydrates, amino acids, energy metabolism, the urea cycle, and metabolic pathways connected to oxidative stress due to OSA and the severity stage.
Positive Airway Pressure Therapy Increases Leptin Levels for Smokers with OSA
January 4th 2024A new study found smoking affects serum leptin levels for patients with obstructive sleep apnea on positive airway pressure therapy. Serum leptin levels increased in 40% of active smokers with obstructive sleep apnea but did not increase in any of the non-smokers.
Longer Hospital Stays Associated with Insomnia Symptoms
January 2nd 2024A new study found patients who scored high on the Insomnia Severity Index questionnaire had a longer hospital stay length, increased risk of 30-day readmission, and increased risk of 30-day emergency department or urgent care visits.
Working Night Shifts Is Associated with Sleep Disorders, Study Finds
December 13th 2023Late shift work is associated with sleep disorders the most for females, the age group <30 years old, people who live alone or with roommates, have only up to an elementary or secondary education, and people who work the night shift.
Lower Sleep Efficiency Linked to Higher HbA1c in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes
December 2nd 2023The study did not find an association between glycemic parameters and flow-mediated dilation, but they did find associations between lower sleep efficiency with poorer glycemic control, insulin resistance, estimated glucose disposal rate, and HbA1C.