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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Narcolepsy is caused by a deficiency of orexin, a brain chemical that regulates wakefulness and REM sleep. The MSLT and polysomnography are gold standards for diagnosing narcolepsy. Medications like ...