Sleep Medicine
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Time is of the essence: DST up for debate again
The time shift has been associated with a spectrum of cellular, metabolic, and circadian derangements.
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Less sleep, more burnout linked to higher COVID-19 risk, study shows
For each additional hour of sleep at night, risk for COVID-19 dropped by 12%.
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Cannabinoids promising for improving appetite, behavior in dementia
Early evidence suggests that cannabinoids may also be beneficial for pain, sleep, and aggression.
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Buprenorphine for OUD may also mitigate risk with concomitant benzo, Z-drug use
“It seems like the individuals with polysubstance use are largely ignored in the setting of the opioid epidemic,” said Dr. Kevin Xu.
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Fauci worries about possible post–COVID-19 ‘mental health pandemic’
“I hope we don’t see an increase in some preventable situations that would not have happened if people had the normal access to medical care,”...
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Traumatic brain injury tied to long-term sleep problems
The association with sleep disorders was strongest among those with mild TBI versus a more severe brain injury.
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Smartphone ‘addiction’ tied to poor sleep in young adults
Almost 40% of adults aged 18-30 years who self-reported excessive smartphone use also reported poor sleep.
Conference Coverage
Sleep apnea and cognitive impairment are common bedfellows
“People with cognitive impairment should be assessed for sleep apnea if they have difficulty with sleep or if they demonstrate sleep-related...
Conference Coverage
Severe atopic dermatitis often puts a dent in quality of life
“There have been many surveys of adults with AD who report impairment of their sleep, reduced activity level, increased work absence, financial...
Evidence-Based Reviews
Sleep disorders in older adults
Early treatment of these complex disorders can greatly improve patients’ quality of life.
From the Journals
Short sleep predicts incident dementia and all-cause mortality