Alerts
Mutation links inherited narcolepsy with multiple neuropsychiatric disorders
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A new study published by Cell Press in the American Journal of Human Genetics uncovers a mutation that causes narcolepsy in a large family affected by the disorder. The research sheds new light on the genetics of inherited narcolepsy and provides intriguing insight into other complex neuropsychiatric disorders. |
People Who Eat and Sleep Late May Gain Weight
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Staying up late, sleeping in every day and eating after 8:00 pm may be risk factors in weight gain. |
Possible Link Between Sleep Apnea and Erectile Dysfunction
 A new study suggests that men with erectile dysfunction (ED) should be screened for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). After adjusting for age and other health conditions, patients with ED were more than twice as likely to have sleep apnea than their normal counterparts. |
National Sleep Foundation Responds to Air Traffic Controller Issue
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Washington, DC, April 28, 2011-- Americans are justifiably concerned by the recent spate of incidents involving air traffic controllers who fell asleep on duty. But now that the FAA/DoT has outlined the steps it intends to take to address this problem – minor tweaking of the controllers’ work/rest schedules combined with a threat of stricter disciplinary action against offending controlle |
Marriage Problems Linked to Poor Sleep in Toddlers
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A new study of more than 350 families found that marital instability when infants are 9 months predicted difficulties falling asleep and staying asleep when they were 18 months old. This finding held true even after considering factors like children's temperaments, parents' anxiety levels, and birth order. |
FDA Approves New RLS Drug
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The FDA recently approved a new drug to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS). Horizant Extended Release Tablets (gabapentin enacarbil), a once-daily treatment, is the third drug approved by the FDA to treat moderate-to-severe restless legs syndrome (RLS). |
Sleep Health & Safety 2011 a Big Success
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More than 450 attended the National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep Health & Safety conference on March 17-18, 2011 at the JW Marriott in Washington, DC. Larry Culpepper, MD and Charles Czeisler, PhD, MD, co-chaired a dual track program for healthcare professionals and researchers. |
Call for Educational Programs
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The NSF is issuing a call for educational programs to occur between June 2012 and September 2012 and invites interested educational program Chair candidates to submit proposals by May 31, 2011. |
Call for 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award Nominations
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The National Sleep Foundation is now accepting nominations for its 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award. The winner will be required to accept the award at the NSF Annual Awards Dinner on March 2, 2012 in Washington, DC. Nomination deadline is May 13, 2011. |
The National Sleep Foundation has moved!
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New Headquarters Address: National Sleep Foundation, 1010 N. Glebe Road, Suite 310, Arlington, VA 22201. Telephone: (703) 243-1697. Staff emails remain the same. |
