Hypothyroidism, Obesity Linked to Sleep Disordered Breathing
A group of 53 patients were included in an analysis examining the association between hypothyroidism, obesity, and sleep-disordered breathing.
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Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder May Improve Sleep Quality
Patients receiving buprenorphine maintenance therapy for their opioid use disorder may have impaired sleep, although they report improvements in both quality and duration of sleep.
In Schizophrenia, Sleep-Dependent Memory Consolidation Not Helped By Eszopiclone
Interventions to improve memory in schizophrenia might need to both increase spindle density as well as boost their coordination with NREM oscillations.
Sodium Oxybate May Be Effective for Cataplexy in Pediatric Patients With Narcolepsy
The US Food and Drug Administration requested that sodium oxybate be studied in pediatric patients.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Severity Not Associated With Hematocrit Level, Erythrocytosis
Hematocrit levels and presence of erythrocytosis were associated with awake and nocturnal hypoxemia, according to the study.
Short Sleep Duration Linked to Increased Risk for CVD and Stroke Mortality
Shorter sleep duration may increase mortality risks associated with both cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease.
Mortality Evaluation of PAP for Sleep Apnea and Pulmonary Embolism
The clinical impact of positive airway pressure in patients with pulmonary embolism is not well known.
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