Sleep Medicine
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Sleep quality linked to gut microbiome biodiversity
SAN ANTONIO – Experimental studies in mice have shown that disrupted sleep is associated with gut microbiota composition.
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Mortality risk from mild to moderate OSA modified by age
SAN ANTONIO – The explanation for lower CV risk in older patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea remains unclear.
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Daytime eating schedule found to help with weight management
SAN ANTONIO – The findings have implications for other eating paradigms, including time-restricted feeding.
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Treat insomnia as a full-fledged disorder
CRYSTAL CITY, VA. – “I used to say insomnia is ... always a symptom. We no longer believe that,” said Dr. Karl Doghramji.
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COPD exacerbations associated with poor sleep quality
After 18 months of follow-up, patients with at least one exacerbation of COPD had a median baseline Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index score of 6.0,...
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New lemborexant efficacy and safety data unveiled
A dose adjustment based on sex is not anticipated.
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Study IDs factors contributing to sleep clinic no-show rates
SAN ANTONIO – Further studies are needed to develop methods to decrease no-show rates once high-risk appointments have been identified.
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Study finds insomnia common among transgender college students
SAN ANTONIO – Research on sleep disturbances among those with transgender status is minimal.
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Estimated prevalence of OSA in the Americas stands at 170 million
The United States has the greatest burden of OSA in the Americas, with an estimated 54 million cases.
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Age may influence choice of behavioral therapy to improve sleep in MS
SEATTLE – Few studies have examined the relationships between physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep...
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Periodic limb movements during sleep are common in patients with MS and fatigue
SEATTLE – Sleep apnea may not be the only comorbidity that causes fatigue in multiple sclerosis, and treating...