Grand Rounds: Sleep Medicine - What is Hypersomnia
Virtual
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
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Grand Rounds Live Webinar Series:
Sleep Medicine - What is Hypersomnia
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
12:00 – 12:45 PM EST
While many people struggle to get enough sleep, individuals with hypersomnia face a different challenge: an inability to stay awake despite getting "plenty" of rest. This presentation dives into the clinical nuances of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and explores why more sleep isn't always the solution.
Key Highlights:
- Defining the "Sleep Drunkenness": Understanding the difference between general fatigue and true clinical hypersomnia.
- Primary vs. Secondary Hypersomnia: Distinguishing between central disorders (like Narcolepsy and Idiopathic Hypersomnia) and sleepiness caused by medications, mood disorders, or other medical conditions.
- The Diagnostic Journey: A look at the tools sleep specialists use, including the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Polysomnography (PSG), and the Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT).
- Impact and Management: How chronic sleepiness influences cardiovascular risk, cognitive function and safety, along with current pharmacological and behavioral treatment strategies.
Presenter:
Punithavathy Vijayakumar, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Neurology and Sleep Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School
Approved for .75 AMA PRA Category Credit(s)™
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Statement of Accreditation
The Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement
The MSMS designates this live activity for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.