Sleep Medicine
From the Journals
AHA targets rising prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea in children
The American Heart Association’s scientific statement on obstructive sleep apnea in children and adolescents provides clarity on polysomnography...
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Lucid abductions and Candy Crush addiction
Plus, coffee gets credit for heart health and a world leader gets hiccups.
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Dose-dependent effect of ‘internet addiction’ and sleep problems
Mechanisms linking internet addiction and sleep disorders are not clear, but the relationship is probably multifactorial and perhaps interrelated...
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Insomnia in children tied to mood and anxiety disorders in adulthood
“Our findings further reinforce the need for early sleep interventions to prevent future mental health disorders,” researchers say.
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The pandemic changed smokers, but farming didn’t change humans
Also, find out which organs are secretly sharing their proteins and which dreams are a coping mechanism.
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Sleep Medicine A Special Report
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Long-term use of prescription sleep meds unsupported by new research
Study authors compare sleep disturbance data for users and nonusers of sleep medications.
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Insomnia? Referral, drugs not usually needed
‘Restricted sleep’ is a good place to start, says expert.
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National poll shows ‘concerning’ impact of COVID on Americans’ mental health
In the new poll, about 4 in 10 Americans (41%) report they are more anxious than last year, down from just over 60%.
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Nighttime asthma predicts poor outcomes in teens
Teens with sleep disruption from asthma reported not only fatigue, but depressive symptoms and reduced quality of life.
From the Journals
‘Beyond a reasonable doubt’: COVID-19 brain health fallout is real, severe