Sleep Medicine
From the Journals
Sleep disorder treatment tied to lower suicide attempt risk in veterans
Previous research has explored the link between sleep disturbances and suicide attempts, but less has been done to look at specific sleep problems...
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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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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.
Pearls
Hypersomnolence: Unraveling the causes
Hypersomnia—recurrent episodes of excessive daytime sleepiness or prolonged nighttime sleep—requires a stepwise assessment.
Cases That Test Your Skills
The jealous insomniac
Mrs. H, age 28, presents with emotional lability, anxiety, and a jealous delusion; she believes her husband and best friend are having an affair....
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Study eyes narcolepsy’s impact on patient quality of life
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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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New lemborexant efficacy and safety data unveiled
A dose adjustment based on sex is not anticipated.
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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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Pediatric lung disease plus nighttime screen time impact sleep quality
DALLAS – Children with cystic fibrosis or asthma report sleep interruptions 1 or 2 nights a week caused by their symptoms.