Sleep Medicine
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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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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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CPAP for infants with OSA is effective with high adherence
DALLAS - Despite the additional challenges associated with CPAP therapy in infants, such as smaller face size for mask fit...
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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.
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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...
From the Journals
Severe OSA increases cardiovascular risk after surgery
General anesthetics, sedatives, and postoperative analgesics are potent respiratory depressants that relax the upper airway dilator muscles and...
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Insomnia symptoms correlate with seizure frequency
PHILADELPHIA – Nearly a quarter of adults with epilepsy have moderate or severe insomnia, and insomnia symptoms are associated with depression,...
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Insomnia meds get boxed warning from FDA
Although complex sleep behaviors, such as sleep walking, associated with these medications are rare, the consequences can be deadly.