Dr. Logan Schneider, MD is a physician scientist specializing in Neurology and Sleep Medicine. He is a clinical assistant professor affiliated with Stanford University, a Neurologist at the Stanford/VA Alzheimer's Research Center, and a Clinical Specialist at Alphabet.
On this episode, he discusses idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), a central disorder of hypersomnolence that is characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and a need for extended sleep. He explains the challenges in diagnosing the condition and the impact it has on quality of life. Dr. Schneider also explores the potential mechanisms and causes of idiopathic hypersomnia, and less well known autonomic symptoms experienced more commonly in patients with IH. He discusses the available medications for treatment and emphasizes the importance of personalized treatment approaches.
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Dr. Logan Schneider, MD is a physician scientist specializing in Neurology and Sleep Medicine. He is a clinical assistant professor affiliated with Stanford University, a Neurologist at the Stanford/VA Alzheimer's Research Center, and a Clinical Specialist at Alphabet.
On this episode, he discusses idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), a central disorder of hypersomnolence that is characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and a need for extended sleep. He explains the challenges in diagnosing the condition and the impact it has on quality of life. Dr. Schneider also explores the potential mechanisms and causes of idiopathic hypersomnia, and less well known autonomic symptoms experienced more commonly in patients with IH. He discusses the available medications for treatment and emphasizes the importance of personalized treatment approaches.
Takeaways