Sleep

Minority representation in clinical studies often becomes overlooked, which can inhibit attributable research and heightened risk awareness within these subpopulations.

According to results of a survey asking 1300 Americans about their perceptions and knowledge of sleep disorders like narcolepsy, many respondents were not familiar with common symptoms of the disease and their understanding was often shaped by television shows or movies.

According to findings from a cohort study, patients with obstructive sleep apnea were more likely than healthy controls to develop depressive and anxiety disorders over a 9-year follow-up.

A study on zebrafish revealed that the intensity of brain activity during the day, controlling for length of time being awake, is linked to sleep necessity through a neuron named galanin.

The importance of sleep is magnified for patients with Alzheimer disease (AD), who commonly experience sleep disturbances due to changes in their neurotransmitter systems. However, the impact of AD and other dementias on sleep is also seen among caregivers of patients with dementia.

The sleep timing preferences and patterns of adolescent girls are linked to an increased risk for obesity, with weaker, albeit non-significant, associations observed in boys, according to a new study.

Napping during the day 1 or 2 times weekly may lower risk of heart attack and stroke, but no association was found with the duration or greater frequency of naps, according to a new study.

In a new study, researchers compared the associations between several measures of breathing patterns during sleep and daytime sleepiness related to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). They found that nighttime oxygen desaturation severity was a strong predictor of sleepiness.

Less than 6 hours of sleep, as well as durations of longer than 9 hours, are associated with a greater risk of heart attack, according to a new study.

In individuals undergoing hip arthroscopy in the Military Health System, a diagnosis of sleep apnea or insomnia after the surgery was associated with chronic opioid use, more healthcare visits, and higher medical costs.

Researchers identified a new gene mutation that impacts an individual’s sleep necessity and wakefulness.

A study of pairs of twins revealed that obstructive sleep apnea and measures of the disorder seem to be heritable, but daytime sleepiness is mostly influenced by environmental factors.

During the menopause transition, women with type 2 diabetes are more likely to have sleep disturbances due to an alteration in their hormonal response to insulin.

Prior to the launch of solriamfetol (Sunosi) for narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea, the Drug Enforcement Administration designated it as a Schedule IV drug, indicating that it has a low potential for abuse and a low risk of dependence. Around the same time, results from the phase 3 TONES 3 study were published, showing the drug’s efficacy in increasing wakefulness and reducing sleepiness.

Researchers found underlying associations of insomnia with heart disease and stroke.

The clinical manifestations of symptoms experienced by children and adolescents with narcolepsy can differ from those seen in adults, presenting barriers to a timely diagnosis.

Obstructive sleep apnea, a catalyst for higher rates of depression, is a factor in the failure of major depressive disorder treatment, according to a June study published in The Journal of Psychiatric Research.

In a phase 3 study, solriamfetol demonstrated both safety and efficacy in patients with narcolepsy. The selective dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor has a mechanism of action different from other wake-promoting agents.

Breathe Right Nasal Strips failed to ameliorate sleep quality and congestion issues for patients with chronic nocturnal nasal congestion, based on a study of 2 randomized controlled trials conducted.

Top professionals in neurology will convene in New York City for the first annual International Congress on the Future of Neurology to discuss the latest data and best practices to better inform clinical decision making. The meeting will be held September 27-28 at the InterContinental New York Times Square.

David Kingdon, MD, professor of mental health care delivery, University of Southampton, outlined some future avenues for research on the use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in psychosis, including the benefits of “worry periods” and studies on sleep.

We found inappropriate prescribing of zolpidem, in terms of both guideline-discordant dosage and coprescribing with benzodiazepines, with female veterans affected more than male veterans.

The study is first to measure sleep along with spread of atherosclerosis throughout the body, according to the American College of Cardiology.

A study says it found a link between bone mineral density and sleep onset latency in an elderly population.

More than half of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) in the BETASLEEP study indicated poor sleep quality, which was linked to fatigue and reduced quality of life over time.