Links Between OSA and White Matter Hyperintensities Common in Brain Aging
Researchers explored the relationship between OSA and white matter hyperintensities, which are associated with brain aging and dementia.
Sleep
Overweight Less Likely in Infants With More Sleep, Fewer Awakenings
Increases in nighttime sleep duration and reductions in waking bouts are associated with lower odds of overweight among infants aged 1 to 6 months.
Concomitant Use of Hypnotics and Stimulants Tied to Lower Quality of Life in MS
Presenting at CMSC 2021, researchers evaluated the effects of concomitant use of hypnotics and stimulants on quality of life measures in patients with multiple sclerosis.
Accelerometers Identify Sleep Patterns Associated With Mental Illness
Differences in sleep patterns, which can be objectively measured with wrist-worn accelerometers, are the norm among patients with lifetime psychiatric conditions.
Sleep Neurotherapeutics: Identifying the Challenges and Opportunities
In an interview, sleep medicine experts Milena K Pavlova, MD, and Rachel Ziegler, MD, discuss the latest developments in sleep disorder therapies and the existing gaps in sleep medicine.
Sleep-Wake Disturbance Highly Prevalent in Populations With Liver Disease
Researchers summarized the reciprocal interaction between sleep and liver diseases, including cirrhosis, and investigated potential approaches for therapeutic interventions.
Treatment Response to Zolpidem in Patients With Insomnia: The Importance of Priming
Researchers assessed whether zolpidem (priming) is required for partial reinforcement or whether intermittent dosing with placebos can be effective for acute and extended treatment for patients with chronic insomnia.
Subjective Sleep Quality Worse for People With Migraine
People with migraine report worse sleep quality than healthy individuals, with less REM sleep for adults and children with migraine.
Sleep Duration Associated With Mortality From All Causes, CVD, and Cancer
Researchers assessed the sex-specific association between self-reported sleep duration and mortality in an East Asian population.
AHA Releases Scientific Statement on Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Cardiovascular Health in Children and Adolescents
The American Heart Association (AHA) released a scientific statement summarizing the effects of obstructive sleep apnea on the cardiovascular health of children and adolescents, as well as the current best practices for diagnosis and evaluation of CVD-related complications of OSA.
- Loading...
Loading...
Next post in Pediatric Neurology
Loading... 
Loading...