Nurses Experience Fatigue and Lack of Sleep During 12-Hour Shifts
Fatigue resulting from insufficient sleep can negatively affect cumulative daytime performance and hamper adequate patient care.
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Persisting From Childhood to Adolescence Increases Risk for Hypertension
The researchers examined the links between pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and elevated blood pressure and OSA’s orthostatic reactivity in adolescence.
VA/DoD Provides Screening Algorithm, Management Pathway for Insomnia and OSA
The VA/DoD clinical practice guideline offers a paradigm shift for treating veterans with chronic insomnia or obstructive sleep apnea.
Lack of Knowledge on Idiopathic Hypersomnia Often Leads to Misdiagnosis
A survey of health care providers found a lack of knowledge on idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) among physicians, and that the disorder is often misdiagnosed. We spoke with Richard Bogan, MD, FCCP, FAASM, associate clinical professor at the University of the South Carolina School of Medicine about IH and criteria for diagnosing this sleep disorder.
Case Report: Pain Med Dose Linked to Patient’s Sleepwalking
The patient, who had suffered a traumatic brain injury approximately 8 months prior, presented to the emergency department complaining of increasing dizziness as well as sleepwalking frequency.
Solriamfetol Improves Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Solriamfetol, a dopamine-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, improves excessive daytime sleepiness in OSA regardless of primary OSA therapy adherence.
The Bidirectional Relationship of Sleep and Epilepsy: More Research Needed
While there has recently been a surge in research regarding the complex relationship between sleep and epilepsy, there still remain gaps in knowledge that must be addressed.
More Social and Cognitive Activity Means Fewer Insomnia Symptoms in Older Adults
This cross-sectional study of data from the Health and Retirement Study examines the relationships among different types of activities and insomnia symptoms in older adults in the United States.
Traumatic Brain Injury May Increase Risk for Sleep Disorder
Veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI) are at increased risk for developing sleep disorders, according to a recent study.
Untreated Obstructive Sleep Apnea Linked to More Influenza Hospitalizations
There may be increased hospitalization risk from influenza infection in patients with obstructive sleep apnea who do not use continuous positive airway pressure.
Treatment Improves Chronic Pain Outcomes Associated With Poor Sleep
A systematic scoping review examines the literature about the influence of sleep disorders and disturbance on pain outcomes among US veterans with chronic nonmalignant pain.
Novel Rx Device for Sleep Apnea, Snoring Gets FDA Approval
The eXciteOSA device is used while the individual is awake and provides electrical muscle stimulation through a mouthpiece that sits around the tongue.
Afternoon Napping Tied to Better Cognition in Older Adults
Afternoon napping is associated with better cognitive function in older adults, according to a study published in General Psychiatry.
Dancing, Stretching, and Anything but Sitting Still: Benefits of Exercise for Older Adults
Deborah Dunn, EdD, MSN, GNP-BC, ACNS-BC, GS-C, highlights recent findings that underscore the benefits of reducing sedentary time for older adults.
Half of the Population May Be Experiencing Clinically Significant Sleep Difficulties During the Pandemic
This study aimed to evaluate changes in sleep during the COVID-19 outbreak, and used data-driven approaches to identify distinct profiles of changes in sleep-related behaviors. Demographic, behavioral and psychological factors associated with sleep changes were also investigated.
Some Hospitalized Heart Patients Report Frequent Nightmares
Frequent nightmares can occur in some patients hospitalized with cardiovascular diseases and are associated with depression, anxiety, and insomnia.
Few Studies Adequately Report Adverse Events in CBT for Insomnia
Cognitive behavioral therapy is the first line treatment for insomnia, but studies have reported potential negative effects. This review aims to understand the extent to which adverse events are monitored for and reported in trial literature.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Increased Mortality Risk and Viral Spread
Researchers reviewed COVID-19 literature to determine the relationship between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and adverse COVID-19 outcomes.
Daytime Physical Activity May Affect Sleep in Patients with Fibromyalgia and Insomnia
Patients with fibromyalgia suffer from chronic pain, which limits physical activity and is associated with disturbed sleep. However, the relationship between physical activity, pain, and sleep is unclear.
Persistent Fatigue Prevalent After COVID-19 Infection
For individuals who have recovered from the acute phase of COVID-19, postviral fatigue is prevalent and is not associated with COVID-19 severity.
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