Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is extremely common and has major health repercussions. Demand for diagnostic investigations is surpassing capacity in several nations. For a cross-sectional study, researchers sought to identify …
Association between sleep disorder and atrial fibrillation: A nationwide population-based cohort study
Sleep disorder (SD), especially sleep apnea, and its effect on atrial fibrillation (AF) are gathering attention. However, other SDs may also play an essential role in AF. The aim of …
Melatonin Aids Sleep in Older Adults
High-dose melatonin may be an effective sleep aid for older adults, according to a study published online April 18 in the Journal of Pineal Research. Jeanne F. Duffy, Ph.D., from Brigham …
Neuromelanin MRI Changes of Isolated REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (iRBD)
Isolated REM sleep behavior disorder (iRBD) is a precursor to Parkinsonism. Neuromelanin-sensitive MRI can identify neurodegenerative alterations in the substantia nigra pars compacta (SNc) in parkinsonism. Using completely automated segmentation, …
Adverse childhood experiences may be associated with sleep disorders in post-secondary students
1. This retrospective analysis of college students demonstrated a relationship between adverse childhood experiences and sleep disorders such as insomnia and sleep difficulties. 2. There were no differences in the …
Transferrin Sialylation Predicts Phenoconversion in Isolated REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
Since acid–protein interactions are crucial in regulating central nervous system inflammation, sialylation defects may be implicated in neurodegeneration. The variations in serum transferrin sialylation in prodromal and early-stage Parkinson’s disease …
Poor Sleep Quality Linked to Risk for Exacerbation in COPD
WEDNESDAY, June 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), poor sleep quality may contribute to exacerbations, according to a study published online June 6 …
Orthopaedic Sleep & Novel Analgesic Pathway (OSNAP)
Sleep deprivation has been linked to a worsening of post-surgical pain and recovery. We believe that a multimodal sleep route, which includes non-pharmacological sleep hygiene therapies and zolpidem and melatonin, …
Adequate sleep may reduce energy intake and weight in overweight adults
1. In this study, individualized sleep hygiene counseling was sufficient to extend bed duration in participants with habitual insufficient sleep duration. 2. Furthermore, extension in sleep duration was associated with …
Weight loss and lifestyle interventions significantly decrease obstructive sleep apnea severity
1. In this study, comprehensive lifestyle interventions significantly decreased severity of obstructive sleep apnea at end of intervention up to 6 months after. 2. More than 50% of patients in …