Sleep-Wake Disorders

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Persisting From Childhood to Adolescence Increases Risk for Hypertension

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

Publish Date July 16, 2021

The researchers examined the links between pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and elevated blood pressure and OSA’s orthostatic reactivity in adolescence.

Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Linked to Elevated BP in Teens

Publish Date July 6, 2021

Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with elevated blood pressure (eBP) in adolescence.

AHA Advises OSA Screening for Those With CV Risk, Conditions

Publish Date June 24, 2021

People with cardiovascular risk factors or conditions should be screened for obstructive sleep apnea.

Little Evidence Has Been Published to Support Optimum Nap Duration for Night Shift Workers

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

Publish Date June 22, 2021

The researchers performed a systematic review of 4 databases to determine if there is evidence to support that a short or long duration nap during night shifts mitigates fatigue and improves health, safety, or performance for emergency services and public safety personnel.

Diabetes, Sleep Disturbances Up Risk for Early Death

Publish Date June 22, 2021

Having diabetes and frequent sleep disturbances increases the risk for early death.

Little Evidence for the Long-Term Efficacy of Sleep Medication Among Women in Midlife

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

Publish Date June 17, 2021

With the use of sleep medication increasing, little is known about the long-term benefits of these medications. The researchers compared reductions in sleep difficulties across a large cohort of women who used and did not use prescription sleep medication.

Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Patients With MS

By

Rita Aghjayan

Publish Date June 16, 2021

The STOP-Bang Questionnaire may be an effective tool in screening patients with multiple sclerosis for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea.

Poor Sleep Quality and Short Sleep Duration Associated With Increased Risk for Osteoporosis

By

Amit Akirov, MD

Publish Date June 11, 2021

Using the 2005 to 2010 NHANES, the researchers examined the association between osteoporosis risk and the effect of sleep quality and duration in adults.

Update on Telemedicine for Sleep Disorders by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

Publish Date June 1, 2021

This update incorporates the lessons learned from the widespread use of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic and builds on the American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s last position paper on using telemedicine for patients with sleep disorders.

Review: Hypnotics for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Endotypes

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

Publish Date May 20, 2021

The researchers reviewed advancements and current knowledge about the use of hypnotics in therapy for obstructive sleep apnea.