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Narcolepsy Treatment Advice
In this custom video series, Debra Stultz, MD, and Haramandeep Singh, MD, share advice for community-based psychiatrists on the management of narcolepsy.
Unmet Needs in the Treatment of Narcolepsy
In this custom video series, sleep specialists discuss common unmet needs and challenges when treating patients with narcolepsy.
Role of Specialists in Narcolepsy Management
In this custom video series, Haramandeep Singh, MD, and Debra Stultz, MD, discuss the roles and responsibilities of sleep specialists, neurologists, and psychiatrists in the management of narcolepsy.
Approaching Treatment of Narcolepsy
In this custom video series, experts in sleep medicine discuss patient factors and symptoms they consider when selecting optimal treatment regimens for patients with narcolepsy.
Psychiatric Comorbidities Common in Narcolepsy
In this custom video series, Debra Stultz, MD, comments on common psychiatric comorbidities seen with narcolepsy and the impact on a patient’s quality of life.
Case Presentation: Schizoaffective Disorder with Narcolepsy
In this custom video series, Haramandeep Singh, MD, and Debra Stultz, MD, discuss a case involving a 23-year-old man with schizoaffective disorder and newly diagnosed narcolepsy.
Pitolisant in Newly Diagnosed Narcolepsy With Cataplexy
In this custom video series, Debra Stultz, MD, leads the discussion on the use of pitolisant as initial therapy for a patient newly diagnosed with narcolepsy and cataplexy.
Presentation of Cataplexy in Patients With Narcolepsy
In this custom video series, experts in sleep medicine provide insight on ways cataplexy can present in patients with narcolepsy.
Case Presentation: Newly Diagnosed Narcolepsy With Cataplexy
In this custom video series, Haramandeep Singh, MD, and Debra Stultz, MD, discuss a case involving a 20-year-old woman newly diagnosed with narcolepsy and cataplexy, initial impressions, and appropriate provider referral.
Role of Neurologists and Psychiatrists in Narcolepsy Management
In this custom video series, experts in sleep and neuroscience discuss the role of neurologists, psychiatrists, and sleep specialists in the treatment of narcolepsy and comorbid conditions.
Pitolisant and the Role of Histamine in Narcolepsy
In this custom video series, experts discuss the uniqueness of pitolisant as a treatment option within the setting of narcolepsy and the role histamine plays in wakefulness.
Pharmacological Treatment Options for Narcolepsy
In this custom video series, experts discuss the advantages and disadvantages of stimulating agents in the treatment of narcolepsy in addition to other notable pharmacological options.
Behavioral Interventions and Adaptations in Narcolepsy
In this custom video series, Debra Stultz, MD, leads a discussion on behavioral interventions for the treatment of narcolepsy and adaptation of patients in lieu of seeking treatment.
Psychiatric Comorbidities & Differential Diagnosis in Narcolepsy
In this custom video series, experts discuss medical and psychiatric illnesses that can be confused with narcolepsy as well as the presence and treatment of psychiatric comorbidities.
Testing and Criteria for Narcolepsy Diagnosis
In this custom video series, Debra Stultz, MD, and Stephen Stahl, MD, PhD, share insights into diagnosing narcolepsy, including signs to monitor for, testing, and the potential for false negatives.
Symptoms of Narcolepsy: Sleep Paralysis & Hallucinations
In this custom video series, experts within the fields of sleep and neuroscience discuss additional symptoms that can occur in patients with narcolepsy and REM cycle abnormalities.
Symptoms of Narcolepsy: Cataplexy
In this custom video series, Debra Stultz, MD, discusses cataplexy, a vague symptom precipitated by strong emotion that can be masked by certain medications.
Symptoms of Narcolepsy: Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
In this custom video series, experts within the fields of sleep and neuroscience discuss sleep as a vital sign and causes, in addition to narcolepsy, for excessive daytime sleepiness.
Orexin and the Destabilization of Wakefulness in Narcolepsy
In this custom video series, Stephen Stahl, MD, PhD, discusses the underlining cause of narcolepsy and the role of the neurotransmitter orexin (hypocretin) in the stabilization of wakefulness.