Sleep Medicine
News
High burden of mental health symptoms in teens with insomnia
Among youth seen at a sleep clinic for insomnia, most had a previous mental health diagnosis and evidence of current symptoms
News
Dysregulated sleep is common in children with eosinophilic esophagitis
Children with eosinophilic esophagitis often experience respiratory and motor disturbances during sleep, which appear related to dysregulated...
PURLs
Can sleep apnea be accurately diagnosed at home?
A recent study says Yes, and that it offers advantages: It can be scheduled faster, is less expensive, and is more acceptable to many patients...
News
Adult insomnia associated with childhood behavioral problems
The association was particularly strong with externalizing behavioral problems.
News
No link found between sleep position, pregnancy outcomes
A new prospective analysis casts doubt on findings from retrospective studies.
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Less CPAP time linked to exacerbation in COPD/OSA overlap syndrome
Among patients with COPD and OSA, average time of CPAP use per night was significantly higher in patients with no exacerbation.
News
Sleep aids and dementia: Studies find both risks and benefits
LOS ANGELES – Researchers found differences in dementia risk by race and sex; a possible mechanism of damage from certain sleep-promoting...
Conference Coverage
Sleepiest OSA patients have worse CV outcomes
The findings suggest that excessively sleepy OSA patients are more likely to benefit from CPAP therapy in preventing CV disease.
CE/CME
Click for Credit: Roux-en-Y for diabetes; Exercise & fall prevention; more
Topics include: Inconsistent cannabis data • Roux-en-Y for diabetes remission • CPAP compliance • Exercise & fall prevention • HIV &...
Conference Coverage
Study eyes narcolepsy’s impact on patient quality of life