Sleep Medicine
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An international trip: Global experts weigh in on psychedelics
In most, if not all, countries, it is still illegal to prescribe psychedelics in other than a research setting.
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Time is of the essence: DST up for debate again
The time shift has been associated with a spectrum of cellular, metabolic, and circadian derangements.
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Less sleep, more burnout linked to higher COVID-19 risk, study shows
For each additional hour of sleep at night, risk for COVID-19 dropped by 12%.
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Buprenorphine for OUD may also mitigate risk with concomitant benzo, Z-drug use
“It seems like the individuals with polysubstance use are largely ignored in the setting of the opioid epidemic,” said Dr. Kevin Xu.
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Fauci worries about possible post–COVID-19 ‘mental health pandemic’
“I hope we don’t see an increase in some preventable situations that would not have happened if people had the normal access to medical care,”...
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Traumatic brain injury tied to long-term sleep problems
The association with sleep disorders was strongest among those with mild TBI versus a more severe brain injury.
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Sleep apnea and cognitive impairment are common bedfellows
“People with cognitive impairment should be assessed for sleep apnea if they have difficulty with sleep or if they demonstrate sleep-related...
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Severe atopic dermatitis often puts a dent in quality of life
“There have been many surveys of adults with AD who report impairment of their sleep, reduced activity level, increased work absence, financial...
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Telemedicine models show some benefit in OA
Two separate clinical trials evaluating remotely delivered interventions – one via smartphone app and one via telephone – had positive impacts on...
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Study: Central sleep apnea is common in ticagrelor users post ACS
“Whether this particular drug-induced central sleep apnea is consequential” is an open question, says outside expert.
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Long-term CPAP use linked with more physical activity
New research reinforces the health benefits of treating obstructive sleep apnea.