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, …