Obstructive Sleep Apnea Linked to Cancer Diagnosis in Women
Increased odds ratios for cancer observed in different categories of OSA for women, not men.
Sleep Medicine
Managing Controlled Substances in Everyday Prescribing
The landscape of prescribing practices is constantly evolving, and clinicians must stay informed to ensure responsible prescribing of controlled substances.
FDA Puts Tough Warning Label on Ambien, Lunesta, Other Sleep Aids
Move spurred by 66 cases of ‘complex sleep behaviors’ after taking the insomnia medications.
The Impact of Exercise on Sleep
Even short amounts of time spent participating in low-impact physical activity have been shown to improve sleep.
The Role of Sleep in Daily Effectiveness
Although the volume of articles on sleep medicine has increased in medical journals and consumer publications, patients still fail to recognize the importance of sleep on overall health and wellness.
Nursing Intervention Promotes Better Sleep for Inpatients
Nighttime room entries reduced in unit where nurses received coaching, integrated SIESTA.
Symptom Management for Restless Leg Syndrome
Restless leg syndrome is one of the most difficult sleep disorders to manage.
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder: A Clinical Challenge
REM sleep behavior disorder is commonly seen in older men, and symptoms include violent muscle movements or fighting during the night.
Assessing the Risks of Using Alcohol as a Sleep Aid
Discussing alcohol use with patients is important as alcohol consumption before bedtime is shown to negatively affect patient sleeping patterns.
Might Coffee Be Causing Your Poor Sleep?
Although the beneficial effects of drinking coffee include increased mental alertness, stamina, muscle recovery, and wakefulness, unwanted effects can include restlessness, palpitations, hypertension, insomnia, tremors, and increased urine output.
Next post in The Waiting Room
