By Mara Santilli, Feb 12, 2025 “Idiopathic hypersomnia is a very challenging diagnosis, and basically it is a diagnosis of exclusion, meaning almost everything has to be ruled out first, including narcolepsy, before the diagnosis can be made,” says Alex Dimitriu, M.D., who is double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and the founder of Menlo […]
By Macy Alcido, Jan 29, 2025 The risk of serotonin syndrome intensifies when drugs designed to boost serotonin production are taken together, such as Lexapro and St. John’s wort, says Alex Dimitriu, M.D., a dual board-certified specialist in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine, and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. St. John’s wort works […]
By Reda Wigle, Jan 29, 2025 His advice echoes that of other sleep experts, such as Dr. Alex Dimitriu, a psychiatrist and sleep doctor based in California. He previously told The Post that a cold room — between 60 and 67 degrees — is best for sleeping. Click HERE for the full article.
By Jessica Freeborn, Jan 29, 2025 This study highlights how REM sleep is likely also important when it comes to dementia research and not just slow-wave sleep. Alex Dimitriu, MD, double board certified in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, who was also not involved in the study, […]
By Leandra Beabout, Jan 27, 2025 “RLS is a surprisingly common cause of insomnia in my patients, many of whom did not even realize such a condition exists,” says Alex Dimitriu, MD, a double-board certified sleep medicine physician and psychiatrist, and the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. The exact causes of RLS are unknown, […]
By Alpana Mohta, MD, Jan 23, 2025 Alex Dimitriu, MD, double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep Medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, tells MDLinx the procedure is a “mechanical solution” in combating AD. “Precision techniques like robotic-guided surgery could redefine the safety and outcomes of surgical treatments for Alzheimer’s.” Click HERE for […]
Can’t Stay Awake? A Rare Sleep Disorder Could Be the Cause
By Mara Santilli, Feb 12, 2025 “Idiopathic hypersomnia is a very challenging diagnosis, and basically it is a diagnosis of exclusion, meaning almost everything has to be ruled out first, including narcolepsy, before the diagnosis can be made,” says Alex Dimitriu, M.D., who is double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and the founder of Menlo […]
Can I Take St. John’s Wort With Lexapro?
By Macy Alcido, Jan 29, 2025 The risk of serotonin syndrome intensifies when drugs designed to boost serotonin production are taken together, such as Lexapro and St. John’s wort, says Alex Dimitriu, M.D., a dual board-certified specialist in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine, and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. St. John’s wort works […]
I’m a sleep doctor — follow my 4 rules for the perfect nap that’ll leave you feeling refreshed
By Reda Wigle, Jan 29, 2025 His advice echoes that of other sleep experts, such as Dr. Alex Dimitriu, a psychiatrist and sleep doctor based in California. He previously told The Post that a cold room — between 60 and 67 degrees — is best for sleeping. Click HERE for the full article.
Taking longer to get to REM sleep could indicate Alzheimer’s disease
By Jessica Freeborn, Jan 29, 2025 This study highlights how REM sleep is likely also important when it comes to dementia research and not just slow-wave sleep. Alex Dimitriu, MD, double board certified in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, who was also not involved in the study, […]
How to Deal With Restless Legs Syndrome
By Leandra Beabout, Jan 27, 2025 “RLS is a surprisingly common cause of insomnia in my patients, many of whom did not even realize such a condition exists,” says Alex Dimitriu, MD, a double-board certified sleep medicine physician and psychiatrist, and the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. The exact causes of RLS are unknown, […]
Neurologists unpack new Alzheimer’s surgery potential: ‘This would be a true revolution in AD therapy’
By Alpana Mohta, MD, Jan 23, 2025 Alex Dimitriu, MD, double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep Medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, tells MDLinx the procedure is a “mechanical solution” in combating AD. “Precision techniques like robotic-guided surgery could redefine the safety and outcomes of surgical treatments for Alzheimer’s.” Click HERE for […]