Parkinson Disease-Related Brain Metabolic Patterns as Phenoconversion Biomarker
This prospective cohort study assessed whether PD-related brain metabolic patterns may be used as biomarkers in isolated REM sleep behavior disorder.
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Early Risers at Lower Risk for Depression
The researchers examined this question: Does a tendency toward sleeping and waking earlier have a potential causal role in reducing the risk of major depressive disorder?
AHA Advises OSA Screening for Those With CV Risk, Conditions
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
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
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
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.
Poor Sleep Quality and Short Sleep Duration Associated With Increased Risk for Osteoporosis
Using the 2005 to 2010 NHANES, the researchers examined the association between osteoporosis risk and the effect of sleep quality and duration in adults.
Heartburn in Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders Associated With Psychiatric, Sleep Disturbances
Researchers investigated the relationship between heartburn in pediatric patients and sleep disturbances, as well as psychiatric symptoms.
Lack of Knowledge on Idiopathic Hypersomnia Often Leads to Misdiagnosis
A survey of health care providers found a lack of knowledge on idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) among physicians, and that the disorder is often misdiagnosed. We spoke with Richard Bogan, MD, FCCP, FAASM, associate clinical professor at the University of the South Carolina School of Medicine about IH and criteria for diagnosing this sleep disorder.
Sleep Medications Do Not Improve Sleep Disturbance in Women
Middle-aged women who initiate sleep medications do not have significant improvement in their sleep disturbance compared with those who do not initiate medications.
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