Matthew Gavidia

An analysis finds Americans who are under the age of 25, shift workers, and living in urban areas are more likely to have sleep disorders.

As the pandemic contributed to a significant decrease in the use of health care services in 2020, an analysis finds that employer health care benefit costs will likely increase in 2021 to address this deferral in care.

Family premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance rose 4% over the past year, averaging $21,342, according to Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) study findings, with workers contributing $5588 in out-of-pocket costs.

CPAP treatment administered at night was found to lower daytime resting heart rates and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in patients with prediabetes who have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Researchers examine the clinical and pathophysiological mechanisms underlying pain in Parkinson disease.

Telemedicine was indicated to provide complete and appropriate care for addressing pediatric sleep disorders such as insomnia and circadian rhythm disorders, whereas obstructive sleep apnea was better evaluated in office.

Spinal cord stimulation was found to decrease pain and reduce motor symptoms of Parkinson disease as both a singular therapy and as a salvage therapy after deep brain stimulation therapies proved ineffective.

Former e-cigarette users were found to be more likely to report sleep deprivation compared with never users, according to study findings.

Amid disruption precipitated by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, a survey by the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions shows employers are maintaining or accelerating their health benefit strategies for 2021 and 2022.

Researchers assess the optimal balance of levodopa in patients with Parkinson disease (PD), which wanes in efficacy as PD progresses and can contribute to uncontrollable, involuntary bodily movements if given in too high of a dosage.

In addressing sleep-related challenges prior to and influenced by the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, researchers outline factors that contribute to optimal sleep hygiene among children and adolescents.

Health workers providing care on the front lines of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic were found to develop more sleep disturbances and have worse quality of sleep compared with non-health care professionals.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, health professionals reported difficulty accessing Parkinson disease medications, particularly in low-income countries, leading to greater disability of patients as a result.

In 2 separate articles, researchers review the relationship between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and cardiovascular disease, as well as the effects of continuous positive airway pressure treatment on level of physical activity in patients with these comorbid conditions.

Researchers present a novel approach to identifying molecules associated with the progression of Parkinson disease and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Impaired sleep was found to contribute to more emotional reactions by study participants to stressful events the next day, with a comparative indifference to positive events also reported.

People with Parkinson disease (PD) were found to be more likely than those without the condition to have orthostatic hypotension, a sudden drop in blood pressure upon standing that can exacerbate the risk of falling.

Researchers find that 32% of examined contact sport athletes who had developed chronic traumatic encephalopathy experienced sleep symptoms characteristic of rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder, which only affect an estimated 1% of the general population.

A review discusses what immunotherapies are currently being evaluated to target α-synuclein, an abnormal protein suggested to have a central role in the pathogenesis of PD.

Exercise was identified as a potential intervention to improve quality of life and heighten immune response among patients with Parkinson disease.

Impaired sleep was associated with a higher rate of future beta amyloid accumulation, a potential catalyst of Alzheimer disease onset, according to study findings.

Among patients with advanced Parkinson disease and motor fluctuations, a combination of levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone was shown to improve motor and sleep symptoms.

In findings from a novel global atlas study published today, 19 risk factors were identified to increase risk of developing type 2 diabetes, with insomnia identified as a risk factor for the first time.

A healthy diet consisting of fruit, vegetables, and whole grains in middle age may be associated with fewer non-motor symptoms known to precede the diagnosis of Parkinson disease, according to study findings.

In a webinar by the Integrated Benefits Institute, an employer panel discussed perspectives, initiatives, and challenges in their respective caregiving benefits, as well as how the current pandemic has impacted their strategies.

Narcolepsy, along with several other conditions are examined as potential risk factors for coronavirus disease 2019 susceptibility and adverse outcomes.

There was no statistically significant difference in patient-reported outcomes for short-term integrated palliative care compared with standard care in those with long-term neurological conditions.

Researchers explore the standard pathophysiological and molecular linkages between Parkinson disease (PD) and diabetes, as well as the role of diabetes therapies in the pathological pathways and progression of PD.

Among patients with Parkinson disease (PD), co-occurrence of dementia and hypertension, as well as duration of PD, were significantly associated with mortality due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to a recent study.

Increased sleep need, poor sleep quality, and fatigue were found to occur more frequently and longer among patients with concussions, according to study findings.