Sleep-Wake Disorders

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Loneliness and Social Isolation Linked to Poor Sleep Quality in Older Adults

By

Heather R. Johnson

Publish Date September 21, 2020

This study points to potential differences in how social isolation and loneliness may affect — and reflect — health and wellbeing for older adults.

Intermittent Negative Pressure Therapy May Help Sleep Apnea Sufferers Feel More Rested

By

Heather R. Johnson

Publish Date September 17, 2020

Evaluating the effects of iNAP® on subjective daytime sleepiness in middle-aged patients with moderate obstructive sleep apnea.

Sleep Wearables Generate Stable Estimates

By

Heather R. Johnson

Publish Date September 16, 2020

Most wearable devices used by consumers lack requisite validation. Current widespread usage necessitates an examination of their performance.

Snoring Predicts Risk of Cerebral Events in Patients With OSA and CVD

By

Brandon May

Publish Date August 28, 2020

Snoring is associated with increased risk of cerebral events in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and established cardiovascular disease.

Study Finds Association Between Sleep Disorders and Anxiety

By

Heather R. Johnson

Publish Date August 19, 2020

Among participants living in a culturally diverse area of Greece, people with anxiety were more likely to experience loss of sleep or other sleep-related disorders.

Placebo May Worsen First Lab Night Sleep in Patients With Insomnia

By

Amit Akirov, MD

Publish Date August 3, 2020

Placebo administration may worsen first lab night sleep in patients with insomnia, potentially exhibiting a nocebo effect.

Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Cortical Spreading Depolarization

By

Amit Akirov, MD

Publish Date July 29, 2020

Acute sleep deprivation may cause increased frequency of cortical spreading depolarization and reduce its electrical threshold.

Poor Sleep Patterns May Increase Risk for Attacks in Adults With Asthma

Publish Date July 20, 2020

Too little sleep or too much sleep is tied to more asthma attacks in adults.

Effects of Psychological Symptoms on Sleep in Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

By

Amit Akirov, MD

Publish Date July 17, 2020

Sleep disturbances are more common in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain.

Sleep-Disordered Breathing May Worsen Outcomes Following Ischemic Stroke

By

Amit Akirov, MD

Publish Date July 17, 2020

Sleep disordered breathing is a potential predictor of worsened functional outcomes following noncardioembolic stroke.