Sleep Medicine
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Adult insomnia associated with childhood behavioral problems
The association was particularly strong with externalizing behavioral problems.
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Less CPAP time linked to exacerbation in COPD/OSA overlap syndrome
Among patients with COPD and OSA, average time of CPAP use per night was significantly higher in patients with no exacerbation.
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Guideline: Blood CO2 can be used to screen for OHS
For patients considered at low risk of obesity hypoventilation syndrome, a simpler screening test may be used in lieu of arterial blood gas...
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Sleep aids and dementia: Studies find both risks and benefits
LOS ANGELES – Researchers found differences in dementia risk by race and sex; a possible mechanism of damage from certain sleep-promoting...
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Changes in sleep-wake timing accompany cerebral glucose hypometabolism and cognitive function
LOS ANGELES – It’s unclear whether the sleep dysregulation is a sign of impending neurodegeneration, or a risk factor for it.
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CPAP adherence varies by age, geographic location, study finds
SAN ANTONIO – A better understanding of the sources of this variability will be important before CPAP adherence can be used as a quality of care...
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AASM hypopnea definition best for detecting OSA cases, study finds
SAN DIEGO – The findings suggests that use of a 4% oxygen desaturation requirement to identify patients with OSA is too stringent.
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Sleepiest OSA patients have worse CV outcomes
The findings suggest that excessively sleepy OSA patients are more likely to benefit from CPAP therapy in preventing CV disease.
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Study eyes narcolepsy’s impact on patient quality of life
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Subset of patients benefits from in-hospital sleep apnea screening
SAN ANTONIO – Readmission rates can be reduced in hospitalized cardiac patients who use CPAP consistently.
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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.