Sleep

A new study found smoking affects serum leptin levels for patients with obstructive sleep apnea on positive airway pressure therapy. Serum leptin levels increased in 40% of active smokers with obstructive sleep apnea but did not increase in any of the non-smokers.

A new study found patients who scored high on the Insomnia Severity Index questionnaire had a longer hospital stay length, increased risk of 30-day readmission, and increased risk of 30-day emergency department or urgent care visits.

A nationwide Taiwan-based study found benzodiazepine use during pregnancy was linked to roughly a 70% increased risk of miscarriage.

Late shift work is associated with sleep disorders the most for females, the age group <30 years old, people who live alone or with roommates, have only up to an elementary or secondary education, and people who work the night shift.

A new sleep survey found 91% of respondents lost sleep due to binge-watching TV, and only 8% of Americans reported never staying up past their bedtime for this reason.

The study did not find an association between glycemic parameters and flow-mediated dilation, but they did find associations between lower sleep efficiency with poorer glycemic control, insulin resistance, estimated glucose disposal rate, and HbA1C.

The FDA issued a warning about the DreamStation 2 CPAP Machine, which is used to treat obstructive sleep apnea, due to reports of the device overheating and leading to fires, smoke, and burns.

A new study found a 35% prevalence of newly diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea in patients with lingering COVID-19 symptoms of fatigue or sleepiness.

In the second index, REM fragmentation decreased more in the SRT group than the control group, but in other indexes, there was not a statistical difference.

95% of the veterans who screened positive for PTSD also screened positive for insomnia, showing how PTSD is linked to insomnia.

Children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder have less physical activity, longer sleep latency, shorter total sleep time, and lower sleep efficiency than their peers without autism.

In a new study, 50% of adolescents admitted into a psychiatric hospital screened positive for insomnia.

When cognitively healthy older adults performed a road test when taking a medicine with adverse effects, 35% of participants received a marginal/fail rating.

Results from a cross-sectional analysis of NHANES data found a short sleep duration was associated with an increased risk of early AMD.

A proof-of-concept trial shows a program that addresses sleep pressure, circadian rhythm and hyperarousal in adolescents and young adults receiving mental health care is promising.

The study presents a machine learning algorithm utilizing ECG data during CPAP titration that can effectively forecast sleep apnea events.

Certain craniofacial measurements identified by lateral cephalograms exhibit notable variations in patients with obstructive sleep apnea, providing potential indicators for early diagnosis.

Results show 60% of the children with FASD experienced nightmares, while 44% exhibited frequent insomnia symptoms.

Knowing how patients with different endotypes respond to CPAP therapy can help physicians predict treatment efficacy and tailor individualized treatment plans, according to results.

Sleep quality and the absence of sleep apnea may play a crucial role in preserving cognitive function over time, emphasizing the significance of addressing sleep disturbances for overall brain health.

Investigators systematically review data to further understand the relationship between sleep and PTSD as it impacts treatment outcomes.

Disrupted sleep is prevalent among children and adolescents with Down syndrome and prompt diagnosis and management of the condition are crucial to ensure optimal health and well-being in this population.

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine revised the guidelines for REM sleep behavior disorder for the first time since 2010.

Reports from the intervention group show decreased alcohol-related problems, mediated by the change in insomnia severity following treatment.

The investigative team observed a U-shaped relationship between sleep duration and incident diabetes, with the greatest risk when sleep duration was ≥10 hours per day.

These positive outcomes are promising for individuals struggling with narcolepsy, as they provide hope for improved management of their condition. However, Harsh says oxybate therapy is not for everyone.

The next step for investigating sodium oxybate is to examine the safety and efficacy with other sleeping populations, primarily, hypersomnia.

In recent years, the field of endophenotyping has garnered significant attention in sleep health, signaling a growing recognition of the need to move beyond simplistic measures.

Lemborexant was statistically similar to placebo on both day 1 and day 8 for any group in latency to persistent sleep, but superior in sleep efficiency and wake after sleep onset.

Patients participating in the open-label extension trial had a few months for titration, more than 24 months for stable dosing, and a one-week follow up.