Furthermore, higher respiratory disturbance scores linked with joint pain severity TUESDAY, March 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Sleep apnea may lead to increased joint pain in postmenopausal women, according to …
European guideline and expert statements on the management of narcolepsy in adults and children
Narcolepsy is a disabling hypothalamic disorder that presents with a variety of sleep-wake and other symptoms. Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is usually the most troublesome feature although significantly fragmented and …
Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Hypertension: Updates to a Critical Relationship
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an underdiagnosed illness linked to essential hypertension (HTN), resistant hypertension (r-HTN), and cardiovascular disease (CVD). This review provides updates on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and treatments …
Resistance Exercise May Be Better for Improving Sleep
MONDAY, March 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Resistance exercise may be better than aerobic exercise for improving the duration and quality of sleep among individuals with a high risk for …
Impact of Chronic Sleep Restriction on Sleep Continuity, Sleep Structure, and Neurobehavioral Performance
Chronic sleep restriction (CSR) has been associated with adverse effects including cognitive impairment and increased risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Yet, sleep restriction therapy is an essential component of …
CPAP for Sleep Apnea Not as Effective in the Very Elderly
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment may not benefit very elderly individuals with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a study published in the January issue of Sleep Medicine. Miguel Angel …
Increased affective and sleep symptoms reported after late presentation for concussion
1. In this retrospective study, individuals who sought care at a concussion specialty clinic 15-30 days after a sports-related injury were significantly more likely to report affective and sleep symptoms …
The Relationship Between Mandibular Advancement, Tongue Movement, and Treatment Outcome in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
To characterize how mandibular advancement enlarges the upper airway via posterior tongue advancement in people with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and whether this is associated with mandibular advancement splint (MAS) …
Treatment of Kleine-Levin Syndrome With Intranasal Photobiomodulation and Methylene Blue
Kleine-Levin syndrome (KLS) is a rare neurological disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of hypersomnia, coupled with behavioral and cognitive abnormalities [1]. Cognitive abnormalities will include derealization and may involve memory …