Sleep Medicine
From the Journals
Sleep abnormalities common in all stages of psychosis
Clinicians should screen for insomnia in early-course patients and perhaps recommend cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia.
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Poor sleep quality as a teen may up MS risk in adulthood
Individuals who slept less than 7 hours a night on average during adolescence were 40% more likely to develop MS later on.
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Insomnia diagnosis and treatment across the lifespan
Insomnia impairs quality of life and is associated with an increased risk for physical and mental health problems and substance misuse. Here’s how...
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The longevity gene: Healthy mutant reverses heart aging
Plus: Poor sleep may be paranormal, and a chatbot may be ready for medical school.
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Will your smartphone be the next doctor’s office?
A fingertip pressed against a phone’s camera lens can measure a heart rate.
From the Journals
Sleep complaints in major depression flag risk for other psychiatric disorders
Investigators studied 3-year incidence rates of psychiatric disorders in almost 3,000 patients experiencing a major depressive episode.
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Serum trace metals relate to lower risk of sleep disorders
Zinc, but not copper or selenium, was associated with self-reported sleep disorders in NHANES review.
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Sleep-disordered breathing promotes elevated arterial stiffness and preeclampsia
High-risk pregnant women with sleep-disordered breathing had increased odds of preeclampsia with each trimester.
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Severe OSA tied to poor prognoses in stroke patients
“There is a high comorbidity between stroke and OSA.”
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Mothers’ sleep issues promote poor outcomes for infants
Infants born to mothers with sleep apnea had a significantly increased risk for any adverse outcome.
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Chromosomal test may ID risk for sudden infant deaths
The study findings were limited by several factors, including the small sample size and the inability to conduct CMA analyses on parents or obtain...