Sleep Medicine
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Impact of poor sleep on GPA equal to binge drinking for college students
Key clinical point: Interventions aimed at improving sleep hygiene for college students are needed.Major finding: Insomnia and other sleep...
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Insomnia increases risk of retirement because of poor health or disability
Key clinical point: Addressing the insomnia problems of patients aged 50 and older could have important public health implications.Major finding:...
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App improved adherence to CPAP for apnea
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Poor sleep is linked to cortical amyloid burden
Key clinical point: Improved sleep quality might provide protection from Alzheimer’s disease.Major finding: Self-reported somnolence, poorer sleep...
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CBT-I delivered by health educators eased insomnia in older adults
Key clinical point: Cognitive behavioral therapy that has been tailored for insomnia treatment was effective in older adults.Major finding: At 6...
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Novel agent counters sleepiness in narcolepsy patients
Key clinical point: The distinct mechanism of action of JZP-110 might provide another option for narcolepsy patients who do not improve on, or...
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Sleep society: Screen for apnea at first Medicare visit
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People with SAD have reduced retinal sensitivity to light year round
Key clinical point: Patients with SAD may comply with treatment more willingly once they know the fault is in their pupils.Major finding: The...
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Suicide more likely after midnight
Key clinical point: Nighttime wakefulness is a risk factor for suicide. Major finding: Suicides rose after midnight, peaking at a mean 16% at 2 a....
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FDA requiring lower starting dose for another sleep drug, eszopiclone
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Orexin antagonist improved sleep in phase III studies
Key clinical point: Orexin antagonist suvorexant improved sleep based on both subjective and objective measures, with minimal side effects.