Sleep Medicine
Conference Coverage
Regular, optimal sleep tied to lower mortality risk
“If sleep were an 8-hour pill, it would be beneficial to take the full dose at regular times consistently.”
Conference Coverage
Napping and AFib risk: The long and the short of it
Both long and short daily naps were linked to atrial fibrillation risk, but in different ways.
Conference Coverage
Sleep disturbances linked to post-COVID dyspnea
Sleep disturbance after COVID hospitalization was associated with dyspnea and lower lung function.
Conference Coverage
Insomnia, short sleep linked to greater risk for MI
Health care professionals should be asking all patients about their sleep as a key aspect of maintaining heart health, says a sleep expert.
News
Irregular sleep tied to markers of atherosclerosis
‘Poor sleep is linked with several cardiovascular conditions.’
News
OSA raises risk of atrial fibrillation and stroke
Silent atrial fibrillation was common in patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea, compared with controls.
News
Wake-up call on sleep and cardiovascular health
“Our study is the first to show that sleep metrics add independent predictive value for CVD events over and above the original seven...
Literature Review
Less than 6 hours of sleep a night linked to serious, chronic illness
Chronic health problems can interrupt sleep. “Which is the chicken, and which is the egg?”
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Preexisting mental illness symptoms spiked during pandemic
Disease severity was higher among individuals with preexisting mental illness admitted to inpatient care in the wake of COVID-19.
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Weighted blankets promote melatonin release, may improve sleep
“The region where the sensory information is delivered stimulates oxytocinergic neurons that can promote calm and well-being and decrease fear,...