Sleep Medicine
Conference Coverage
It’s tough to get a good night’s sleep in outer space
Significant sleep changes induced by spaceflight may help reveal similar, though potentially less noticeable, changes that are induced by the more...
Conference Coverage
Nightmares: An independent risk factor for heart disease?
Those who had nightmares two or more times per week had significantly increased risks for hypertension, MI, or other heart problems.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia: A review of 8 studies
Evidence suggests CBT-I might benefit patients with comorbid depression, sleep apnea, or PTSD.
News
Alzheimer’s disease may affect sleep patterns
Disturbed sleep does not appear to cause Alzheimer’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease does not appear to cause major depressive disorder.
Conference Coverage
Clinical pearls for administering cognitive exams during the pandemic
Asking open-ended questions of the patient is the first step to identifying any potential narrative incapacity, said Dr. Fred Ovsiew.
From the Journals
Sleep problems in young children linked to lower QOL in later years
While children with consistent sleep problems experienced the worse outcomes, mild sleep problems also were associated with impairment.
Conference Coverage
‘Long sleep’ or apnea in middle age double risk for Alzheimer’s disease
“Addressing sleep problems in middle-age may play a role in improving brain health.”
From the Journals
Patients with COPD plus sleep problems should be screened for mood disorders
Sleep problems are common in patients with COPD and have been associated with poor COPD-related outcomes.
Latest News
Pandemic-related stress causing health issues in many Americans
Survey shows that almost two-thirds of Hispanics report sleep, eating, temper, and other adverse effects brought on worry.
FDA/CDC
FDA approves low-sodium treatment option for narcolepsy
Xywav is a novel oxybate product with 92% less sodium than Xyrem.
From the Journals
Less REM sleep tied to higher mortality
Less REM sleep is associated with an increased risk for death in middle-aged and older adults.