Sleep Apnea Negatively Influences Neurocognitive Function in Children
Those with higher apnea-hypopnea index more impaired than those with lower AHI.
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Clonazepam Fails as Sleep Disorder Treatment
Researchers suggest that there are more effective or adjunctive interventions to resolve symptoms of RBD.
Ambien Tied To Car Accidents in Elderly, Women
Significantly higher rates of motor vehicle collisions in women and adults aged 80 years and older.
Sleep Disruptions May Promote Alzheimer’s Memory Loss
Jet lag type sleep disturbances led to a decrease in glutathione, an antioxidant that prevents damage to parts of the cell, in the brain cells of mice.
Is Narcolepsy Med Modafinil Also A ‘Smart’ Drug?
Modafinil (Provigil) may actually improve attention, learning and memory.
Side Sleeping Best for Clearing Brain of Beta Amyloid
Sleeping on one’s side may be the best position for removal of waste from the brain, based on study in rodents.
Sleep Apnea Associated With Increased Panic Disorder Risk
Patients with sleep apnea appear to be predisposed to panic disorder, based on a study conducted in Taiwan.
Narcolepsy Symptoms Increase Risk of Falls in Seniors
About 15% of seniors experience excessive daytime sleepiness, which can be related to sleep apnea or comorbid psychiatric conditions.
Poor Sleep Can Worsen Bipolar Disorder Symptoms in Women
Women with bipolar who did not sleep well tended to have more severe and frequent depression, as well as more intense manic episodes.
Drug Improves Excessive Sleepiness in Narcolepsy With or Without Cataplexy
Sodium oxybate, alone or in combination with modafinil, improved excessive sleepiness in patients with narcolepsy both with and without cataplexy.
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