A cluster analysis demonstrated the potential for the Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) to aid in the diagnosis of central hypersomnia and distinguish between idiopathic hypersomnia subgroups. The ...

MSLT testing is performed to rule out sleep disorders known as Narcolepsy and will measure the extent of a patient’s daytime sleepiness. This test is usually conducted during the day, following a ...

If you have idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), a chronic disorder marked by an urgent need to sleep during the day, the extreme sleepiness you often feel doesn't ease after a full night in bed. A proper ...

A symposium held at the SLEEP 2024 Annual Meeting discussed updates in narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia treatment, specifically in guidelines for treatment and testing in this population. At a ...

Think you may have excessive daytime sleepiness? Check in with your doctor, and keep these seven questions in mind to help find out the cause of your symptoms. Excessive daytime sleepiness, or ...