AAN: Sleep Apnea Tied to Higher Cortical Tau Levels in Seniors
Estimated 0.049 elevation seen in the entorhinal cortex tau standardized uptake value ratio.
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Insomnia in Late Pregnancy Associated With Perinatal Anxiety
Gestational insomnia is associated with anxiety symptoms, both during pregnancy and after childbirth.
Can Acupuncture Improve Sleep for Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injury and PTSD?
Acupuncture resulted in a significant improvement in sleep measures for veterans with mild traumatic brain injuries, disturbed sleep, and posttraumatic stress disorder.
Children With Autism More Often Have Sleep Problems
More children with autism spectrum disorder have sleep problems compared with peers.
Undisturbed Maternal Sleep Tied to Higher Risk for Late Stillbirth
Maternal sleep patterns have been overlooked as indicators of maternal, newborn health.
Ambient Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Sleep Apnea
Odds of sleep apnea increase with increase in nitrogen dioxide exposure, PM2.5 exposure.
Less Deep Sleep in Elderly Tied to Alzheimer Disease Markers
Poor-quality sleep in later life could be a noninvasive marker for deteriorating brain health.
Nursing Intervention Promotes Better Sleep for Inpatients
Nighttime room entries reduced in unit where nurses received coaching, integrated SIESTA.
FDA to Review Treatment for Jet Lag Disorder
In the Phase 3 JET8 study (N=318), patients underwent a circadian challenge of 8 hours in advance to their usual bedtime.
Epilepsy, Sleep Apnea, and SUDEP: A Closer Look
The comorbid presence of central apnea has been identified by multiple researchers as predictive of SUDEP.
Sleep Quality in Women With Surgical vs Natural Menopause
Women who undergo surgical menopause have significantly worse sleep quality than those who experience natural menopause.
Monitoring Movement Reflects Efficacy of Mandibular Splint
Monitoring mandibular movement reflects efficacy of oral appliance therapy in obstructive sleep apnea.
Digital Cognitive Therapy Eases Daytime Effects of Insomnia
Benefits include better functional health, sleep-related quality of life, psychological well-being.
Sleep Duration, Stroke Link Varies With Race, Sex
Short sleep duration linked to reduced risk for black men; risk up for white men with long sleep duration.
Light Therapy Offers Nonpharmacologic Treatment for Perimenopausal Depression
Light treatments successfully corrected abnormal timing of melatonin circadian rhythms in perimenopausal women with depression and improved mood and sleep within 2 weeks.
Call to Better Investigate the Associations Between Sleep Disturbances and Chronic Pain
Although literature indicates bidirectional associations between sleep disturbances and pain, few longitudinal studies have examined the role of sleep disturbances in contributing to chronic pain.
Cancer Patients Treated With Step III Opioids Often Have Sleep Disturbances
The majority of patients with cancer who are being treated with World Health Organization Step III opioids were found to experience poor sleep quality, often due to pain.
Pediatric Ward Noise at Night Exceeds Recommended Levels
Poorer quality sleep for children, parents attributed to high levels of noise.
Portable Sleep Monitoring Accurate in Heart Failure Patients
Respiratory polygraphy can accurately diagnose sleep apnea in patients hospitalized with heart failure.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Asthma: Gaining Control by Losing Weight
Poor control of asthma and obstructive sleep apnea can feed off one another, according to Michelle Zeidler, MD, pulmonologist at the University of California, Los Angeles, and director of the UCLA Sleep Fellowship Program.
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