Featured Conditions and Diseases
Sleep apnea is characterized by temporary pauses in breathing during sleep. As this eMedTV page explains, it's a serious disorder that can lead to daytime drowsiness, accidents, and medical problems. This page provides an overview of sleep apnea.
Featured Medications
Armodafinil is a medicine licensed to treat excessive sleepiness in people with certain sleep disorders. This eMedTV segment covers armodafinil uses in more detail, describes the effects of the drug, and offers general dosing information.
Modafinil is a medicine that is used to help people with certain sleeping conditions stay awake. This eMedTV resource further explains what modafinil is used for, lists possible side effects that may occur, and offers dosing information for the drug.
