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Researchers Find Higher Risk of Insomnia With Undiagnosed Asthma

November 10th 2024

Based on their findings, the researchers suggest a potential need for screening for coexisting sleep disorder symptoms in patients with respiratory symptoms.

Narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia are each characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness | image credit: ARMMY PICCA - stock.adobe.com
Novel Orexin 2 Receptor Agonist Shows Promise for Management of Narcolepsy and Idiopathic Hypersomnia

November 7th 2024

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Pregnancy-Related Insomnia: Music and Sleep Hygiene Interventions Offer Effective Relief

October 25th 2024

Psoriasis may increase one's risk of developing sleep apnea | image credit: SNAB - stock.adobe.com
Patients With Psoriasis Face Increased Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Study Finds

October 17th 2024

Zinc may help individuals get better sleep, but research in this area provides mixed conclusions | image credit: Ron Dale - stock.adobe.com
Zinc's Link to Sleep Quality Remains Unclear, Further Studies Needed

October 8th 2024

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November 21st 2024

Assessing the Treatment Landscape for Multiple Sclerosis to Better Individualize Care

1.5 Credits / Neurology
November 21st 2024

Exploring Transthyretin-Mediated Amyloidosis and Its Phenotypes: A Comprehensive Approach to Patient Treatment

1.5 Credits / Cardiology, Neurology, Rare Diseases
November 21st 2024

The Role of the Specialty Pharmacist in Optimizing Treatment for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: The Impact of Early Intervention, Patient-Centered Care, and Disease-Modifying Therapies in Slowing Disease Progression

1.0 Credit / Neurology
November 21st 2024

Advancing Targeted Therapies Aimed at Smoldering Disease in Multiple Sclerosis

1.0 Credit / Immunology, Neurology
November 21st 2024

The Economics of Transthyretin-Mediated Amyloidosis: Balancing Equity and Access in Resource Allocation

1 Credit / Cardiology, Neurology
November 21st 2024

Managing Patients With COPD: Evidence-Based Care and Optimizing Value of New and Emerging Targeted Therapies

1.0 Credit / Immunology, Pulmonology/Respiratory

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July 14th 2023

Simple Screening Tool Might Help Detect Cognitive Deficits in Patients With pID

Justina Petrullo
Poor sleep quality might cause cognitive difficulties, while REM sleep might be protective against these difficulties, highlighting the usefulness of a simple neurocognitive screening tool for patients with persistent insomnia disorder (pID).
A man is sleeping
July 11th 2023

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Shown Effective for Certain Patients With Insomnia

Justina Petrullo
Acceptance and commitment therapy can significantly help patients with primary insomnia and secondary symptoms, especially anxiety associated with insomnia and those who have not responded to cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia.
artistic graphic of a sad woman
July 7th 2023

OSA Could Worsen Mood in Patients With OSA and CI

Justina Petrullo
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) could contribute to mood worsening in patients with OSA and chronic insomnia (CI).
a woman is sleeping peacefully
June 27th 2023

Healthy Sleep Prior to COVID-19 Pandemic Possibly Protective Against Long COVID

Justina Petrullo
Healthy sleep before being infected with SARS-CoV-2 infection and before and during the COVID-19 pandemic might protect against post–COVID-19 condition, or long COVID.
a female doctor and a female patient are speaking
June 23rd 2023

Idiopathic Hypersomnia Treatment Requires an Individualized Approach, Review Says

Justina Petrullo
Idiopathic hypersomnia treatment should be determined based on factors like symptom profile, age, comorbidities, and additional medications, says review.
boy
June 20th 2023

Certain Sleep Difficulties in Childhood Might Affect Mental Health

Justina Petrullo
Certain sleep difficulties present in the transition from childhood to adolescence might be associated with psychopathology symptoms.
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June 19th 2023

Advancing Bedtime Found Effective in Increasing Teens' Sleep Duration

Justina Petrullo
Adolescents can substantially increase sleep duration by advancing their bedtime, study shows.
pill bottle with pills spilling out
June 16th 2023

Racial Minority Patients Less Likely to Receive Pharmacological Treatment for Insomnia

Justina Petrullo
Patients who are members of racial minority groups are less likely to be prescribed insomnia medication.
Dayna Johnson, PhD, MPH, MSW, MS, Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University
June 14th 2023

Dr Dayna Johnson Discusses Link Between Poor Sleep, Cardiovascular Health

Maggie L. Shaw
In this interview from SLEEP 2023, Dayna Johnson, PhD, MPH, MSW, MS, addresses the various pathways through which cardiovascular health is adversely affected by suboptimal sleep health.
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June 8th 2023

Disrupted Nighttime Sleep an Indicator of Narcolepsy in Children

Julia Bonavitacola
Children with narcolepsy often have disrupted nighttime sleep (DNS), which could lead to other effects, such as memory issues.
Symielle A. Gaston, PhD, MPH, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
June 8th 2023

A Q&A With the NIEHS’ Dr Symielle Gaston: Understanding Racial/Ethnic Variations in Sleep Health

Maggie L. Shaw
In this interview with The American Journal of Managed Care®, Symielle A. Gaston, PhD, MPH, of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) of the National Institutes of Health, explores the relationship between sleep health and outcomes disparities among patients of various races and ethnicities.
Paper dolls
June 8th 2023

Addressing Equity in Sleep Health Is a Work in Progress

Julia Bonavitacola
Panelists at SLEEP 2023 presented preliminary data on how sleep interventions could close the gap in treating Black children and families in sleep health.
Man Sleeping
June 7th 2023

Patients With Narcolepsy Able to Switch Medications Easily, Maintain Effectiveness

Julia Bonavitacola
Posters presented at the SLEEP 2023 conference showed that transition between medications was easy but 1 medication felt more effective to patients.
Sheila Garland, PhD, MSc, Memorial University
June 7th 2023

Dr Sheila Garland: CBT for Insomnia Improves Functioning in Patients With Cancer

Maggie L. Shaw
Targeting insomnia with cognitive behavior therapy is almost like a frontline therapy, because by doing so, you’re able to improve a whole host of other symptoms that would coexist with insomnia, explained Sheila Garland, PhD, MSc, Memorial University in Newfoundland, Canada.
Woman who can't fall asleep
June 7th 2023

How Has Long COVID-19 Affected Sleep Patterns?

Julia Bonavitacola
A panel at SLEEP 2023 discussed the ways that long COVID-19 has affected numerous areas of sleep health.
Andrew McHill, PhD, Oregon Health and Science University
June 7th 2023

Dr Andrew McHill Discusses Damaging Sleep-Related Blood Pressure Changes

Maggie L. Shaw
Research is finding that there is an intricate connection between sleep and inflammation, such that lack of sleep can increase inflammation, noted Andrew McHill, PhD, an assistant professor at Oregon Health and Science University.
Dayna Johnson, PhD, MPH, MSW, MS, Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University
June 6th 2023

Dr Dayna Johnson: Mindfulness Can Help Facilitate Better Sleep and Health Outcomes

Maggie L. Shaw
Dayna Johnson, PhD, MPH, MSW, MS, the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, discusses principal findings from the analysis of a 35-day sleep intervention study that utilized a mobile mindfulness app to manage stress and anxiety combined with healthy sleep practices.
Man Sleeping
June 6th 2023

Prevalence, Comorbidities of Idiopathic Hypersomnia Revealed in New Posters

Julia Bonavitacola
Posters presented at SLEEP 2023 estimated the prevalence of idiopathic hypersomnia as well as incidence of comorbidities.
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June 6th 2023

How Is Sleep Linked With Obesity in Infants, Young Children?

Julia Bonavitacola
Presenters at SLEEP 2023 revealed research that linked childhood sleep patterns to weight in young children.
Ariel Williamson, PhD, DBSM, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia/Perelman School of Medicine
June 6th 2023

Dr Ariel Williamson: Family Environment Is Crucial When Tailoring Sleep Interventions

Maggie L. Shaw
It’s important to consider the social context, the social ecology, and the family environment when investigating behavioral sleep problems among children and adults, noted Arielle Williamson, PhD, DBSM, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine.
Judite Blanc, PhD, Miller School of Medicine/University of Miami
June 5th 2023

Dr Judite Blanc: Sleep Disorder Disparities Due to SDOH, Discrimination

Maggie L. Shaw
Judite Blanc, PhD, is lead author on the abstract, “Social Determinants of Sleep Disorders Among Multiethnic Americans in the NIH All of Us Research Program,” which was presented today at SLEEP 2023.
Alarm on pillow
May 31st 2023

SLEEP 2023 to Focus on Sleep Health Disparities, Hypersomnia

Julia Bonavitacola
The SLEEP 2023 conference will be held in Indianapolis from June 3 to June 7 and promises to feature topics including sleep health disparities, hypersomnia, geriatric medicine, and new technologies.
Rebecca Spencer, PhD, Chair, Associated Professional Sleep Societies Program Committee
May 31st 2023

Dr Rebecca Spencer Highlights How SLEEP 2023 Will Bridge Basic and Clinical Science

Maggie L. Shaw
In this preview interview for SLEEP 2023, Rebecca Spencer, PhD, chair of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies Program Committee, highlights how bringing patients and clinicians together can inspire new ideas in sleep medicine.
Dr Chitra Lal
May 25th 2023

Dr Chitra Lal: Low Threshold Screening Needed for OSA

Justina Petrullo
Chitra Lal, MD, D-ABSM, FCCP, FAASM, FACP, ATSF, professor of medicine at Medical University of South Carolina, says that the screening threshold for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) should be low because 70% to 75% of patients with mild cognitive impairment have sleep apnea.
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May 19th 2023

Patients Report Poor Sleep Quality Despite Nocturnal Noninvasive Ventilation Use

Pearl Steinzor
Despite the use of nocturnal noninvasive ventilation (NIV), patients report having poor quality of sleep, according to a recent study.
brain illustration in a women's facial silhouette
May 16th 2023

Untreated OSA, Arterial Hypertension May Contribute to Cognitive Decline

Justina Petrullo
Arterial hypertension (AH) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) look to be risk factors in common neurocognitive disorder (NCD), but cognitive decline can be ameliorated by treating these factors.
Dr Milena Pavlova
May 11th 2023

Dr Milena Pavlova: Sleep Apnea Is More Common in Men, Postmenopausal Women

Justina Petrullo
Milena Pavlova, MD, neurologist, and medical director of the sleep testing center at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner hospital, says that sleep apnea is more common in men until after women experience menopause.
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May 4th 2023

Cost-effectiveness of a 3-Year Tele-Messaging Intervention for Positive Airway Pressure Use

Jaejin An, BPharm, PhD Dennis Hwang, MD Amy M. Sawyer, PhD, RN Jessica Arguelles, BS Charles J. Bae, MD Aiyu Chen, MPH Brendan T. Keenan, MS Samuel T. Kuna, MD Greg Maislin, MS, MA Diego R. Mazzotti, PhD Allan I. Pack, MBChB, PhD Jiaxiao M. Shi, PhD Alexa J. Watach, PhD, RN Henry A. Glick, PhD
Long-term tele-messaging was more effective than no messaging and short-term messaging for positive airway pressure use, and it was highly likely to be cost-effective with an acceptable willingness-to-pay threshold.
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April 27th 2023

Study Details Link Between Cigarette Use, Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Gianna Melillo
Although obesity and male sex serve as the main risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea, study results have also shown smoking increases the risk of the condition.
a fatigued woman on the couch with a blanket
April 20th 2023

Poor Sleep, Extreme Sleep Duration Linked With Past COVID-19 Infection

Justina Petrullo
A recent study observed that poor sleep quality and having very little or a lot of sleep were associated with greater likelihood of having had COVID-19 in the past, while poor sleep quality was linked with an increased requirement of hospitalization for severe COVID-19.
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