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Zinc may help individuals get better sleep, but research in this area provides mixed conclusions | image credit: Ron Dale - stock.adobe.com
Zinc's Link to Sleep Quality Remains Unclear, Further Studies Needed

October 8th 2024

A systematic review analyzing sleep quality and the impact of zinc supplements reveals glaring gaps in knowledge in this area despite suggested benefits, demonstrating the need for future research.

Proactive strategies that place more value on nurses' ability to get quality rest is an important part of being able to deliver quality patient care | image credit: New Africa - stock.adobe.com
Insomnia, Presenteeism Put Patient Care at Risk: A Call to Prioritize Nurses' Sleep Quality, Well-Being

September 26th 2024

Little research has been conducted on the impact of compensatory sleep and cardiovascular health | image credit: stokkete - stock.adobe.com
Catching Up on Sleep on Weekends Links to 20% Lower Risk of Developing Heart Disease

September 21st 2024

Magnesium-L-Threonate could provide more benefits for sleep quality | image credit: Aleksander - stock.adobe.com
Study: Magnesium-L-Threonate Improves Objective, Subjective Sleep Quality

September 18th 2024

Idiopathic hypersomnia belongs to a group referred to as the central disorders of hypersomnolence, which are classified by excessive daytime sleepiness | image credit: South House Studio - stock.adobe.com
Review: Idiopathic Hypersomnia Carries Considerable Burden and Remains Poorly Defined

September 17th 2024

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October 13th 2024

New and Emerging Treatment Strategies for Myasthenia Gravis: The Role of the Specialty Pharmacist

1.0 Credit / Neurology
October 13th 2024

Improving Treatment Access for Spinal Muscular Atrophy: How Managed Care Strategies Can Ease Clinical and Caregiver Burden

1.5 Credits / Neurology
October 13th 2024

Assessing the Treatment Landscape for Multiple Sclerosis to Better Individualize Care

1.5 Credits / Neurology
October 13th 2024

Exploring Transthyretin-Mediated Amyloidosis and Its Phenotypes: A Comprehensive Approach to Patient Treatment

1.5 Credits / Cardiology, Neurology, Rare Diseases
October 13th 2024

The Economics of Transthyretin-Mediated Amyloidosis: Balancing Equity and Access in Resource Allocation

1 Credit / Cardiology, Neurology
October 13th 2024

Advancing Targeted Therapies Aimed at Smoldering Disease in Multiple Sclerosis

1.0 Credit / Immunology, Neurology
October 13th 2024

The Role of the Specialty Pharmacist in Optimizing Treatment for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: The Impact of Early Intervention, Patient-Centered Care, and Disease-Modifying Therapies in Slowing Disease Progression

1.0 Credit / Neurology
October 13th 2024

Managing Patients With COPD: Evidence-Based Care and Optimizing Value of New and Emerging Targeted Therapies

1.0 Credit / Immunology, Pulmonology/Respiratory

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A person is looking at their smartphone screen
March 30th 2023

Digital Therapy for Insomnia More Effective Than Sleep Education, Study Finds

Justina Petrullo
A study conducted in China found that participants who used a smartphone application had improved insomnia severity compared with those who received sleep education.
image of clock in a pillow
March 18th 2023

Identifying Markers to Discern Narcolepsy From Other Sleep Problems

Justina Petrullo
Recognizing markers like atonia index during wakefulness (WAI) that are not present in other hypersomnias might help in the diagnosis of narcolepsy.
awake woman in bed at night
March 14th 2023

Too Much, Too Little Sleep Linked With Greater Infection Risk

Justina Petrullo
A recent study conducted in Norway found that too much or too little self-reported sleep was associated with 44% and 25% greater risk of infection, respectively, and higher antibiotic use.
woman with disrupted sleep
March 10th 2023

Chronically Disrupted Sleep Might Increase Heart Disease Risk

Justina Petrullo
A new study examining sleep irregularity and sleep duration found that sleep irregularity was associated with several indictors of heart disease.
picture of sleeping person
March 7th 2023

High Prevalence of Anxiety, Depression in Patients With Narcolepsy Suggests Biological Relationship

Justina Petrullo
The high prevalence of anxiety and depression in patients with narcolepsy suggests that a biological relationship is present between the disorders, but larger studies are needed.
sleeping man
February 6th 2023

Telemonitoring Might Improve CPAP Adherence for Patients With OSA

Justina Petrullo
Telemonitoring may help improve continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy adherence for patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA), while motivational enhancement therapy (MET) most significantly impacted long-term adherence, according to a recent study.
Partial photo of child in bed with teddy bear
February 1st 2023

Interventions for Children With ADHD Might Improve Sleep Outcomes

Justina Petrullo
Behavioral and combined behavioral and pharmacological interventions were investigated for their potential to help improve sleep outcomes in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Image representing medical research
January 25th 2023

Key Elements Affect Willingness to Pay for Sleep Disturbance Treatment

Justina Petrullo
Certain variables have been shown to have both positive and negative influences on the willingness to pay for sleep disturbance treatment, such as wealth, insurance coverage, quality of life, and age.
image of a clock on a pillow to represent sleep time
January 22nd 2023

Having Initially Worse Sleep Contributes to Greater Sleep Therapy Success

Justina Petrullo
Having worse sleep is linked with the greatest gain in sleeping longer after treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), according to a recent study.
Man sleeping in chair.
January 19th 2023

Examining Clinical Considerations for Diagnosis, Management of Idiopathic Hypersomnia

Matthew Gavidia
A review explored clinical considerations related to the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of idiopathic hypersomnia.
Child sleeping.
January 17th 2023

Intranasal Mometasone, Saline Effective as Nonsurgical Options for Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children

Matthew Gavidia
No difference in treatment efficacy was observed between intranasal mometasone furoate and saline for the management of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) symptoms in children, with findings indicating that almost one-half of children with SDB could be initially managed in the primary care setting.
Image of a woman sleeping.
January 12th 2023

Sleep Duration at Its Lowest in Midlife for Men and Women

Justina Petrullo
New research shows that factors such as work and childcare contribute to less sleep in midlife, with these new study findings aligning with previous data.
Older woman sleeping
December 27th 2022

Sleep Midpoint Associated With Depressive Symptoms

Julia Bonavitacola
A study found that depressive symptoms were associated with a sleep midpoint outside of 2:00-4:00 am.
The Top 5 Sleep Articles of 2022
December 25th 2022

Top 5 Most-Read Sleep Content of 2022

Julia Bonavitacola
The most-read content in sleep this year included articles on narcolepsy, continuous positive airway pressure adherence, and new drugs approved for insomnia, among other stories.
Man silencing alarm clock
December 20th 2022

Sleep Duration Associated With Higher Risk of Hypertension

Julia Bonavitacola
A new study found that short sleep duration and high siesta ratio were associated with a higher risk of hypertension and elevated risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Doctor with older man
December 17th 2022

Incorporating Dementia Screening in Sleep EEG Demonstrates Promise

Julia Bonavitacola
Identifying dementia could be easier by using a routine sleep EEG to incorporate dementia screening techniques.
Man sleeping
December 14th 2022

Sleep Studies Needed to Confirm Subjective Improvement in OSA Symptoms After MAD Use

Julia Bonavitacola
Patients who used a mandibular advancement device (MAD) to address their obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) symptoms reported improvement in their sleep quality and tiredness on waking even if their sleep criteria did not indicate a response to treatment, indicating the importance of a posttreatment sleep study to ensure MAD efficacy.
Woman awake in bed
December 8th 2022

ICYMI: Top Highlights From Sleep 2022

Julia Bonavitacola
The Sleep 2022 meeting from early June included talks on narcolepsy, the role of race in sleep disturbances, and the use of opioids in restless leg syndrome.
Child using CPAP to sleep
December 2nd 2022

Caregiver Knowledge of AAP Guidelines Improved OSA Outcomes in People With Down Syndrome

Julia Bonavitacola
A study found that people with Down syndrome with caregivers who were aware of the updated American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines on screening for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) were diagnosed earlier and had better health outcomes for OSA.
Man cutting cucumbers
November 29th 2022

Food Insecurity Associated With Poor Sleep Quality, Quantity

Julia Bonavitacola
A new study has found that food insecurity is associated with poor sleep quality and quantity in adults.
Man sleeping
November 24th 2022

Sleep-Disordered Breathing Associated With Increased Risk of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation

Julia Bonavitacola
A meta-analysis found that postoperative atrial fibrillation was associated with sleep-disordered breathing in patients who underwent cardiac surgery.
Man who can't get to sleep
November 18th 2022

Patients With Alcohol Use Disorder Have High Prevalence of Insomnia

Julia Bonavitacola
A study found a high prevalence of insomnia in patients with alcohol use disorder (AUD), and results indicate that sex, depression, and physical activity can also be linked to insomnia in these patients.
Woman putting on CPAP machine
November 16th 2022

High Risk of OSA Associated With Male Sex, Chronic Metabolic Disease

Julia Bonavitacola
A study found that a high risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was associated with men and chronic metabolic disease, especially in patients with diabetes, hypertension, and obesity.
Child sleeping in bed
November 10th 2022

Later School Start Improved Sleepiness, Mood Profile in Adolescents

Julia Bonavitacola
A study in Brazil found that delaying the start to the school day by an hour improved sleepiness and mood profile in children attending high school.
Man awake in bed
November 3rd 2022

Sleep Quality Associated With Variation in Gut Microbiota Composition

Julia Bonavitacola
A study found that gut microbiota composition was associated with sleep quality and cognitive performance in older adults with insomnia.
Increased Screen Time in Adolescents Associated With Poor Sleep Quality
October 31st 2022

Increased Screen Time in Adolescents Associated With Poor Sleep Quality

Julia Bonavitacola
A systematic review found that the use of mobile phones before sleeping was associated with poor sleep quality in children and adolescents aged 10 to 19 years.
Including Sleep Health in Cardiovascular Health Scores Could Predict CVD Risk
October 25th 2022

Including Sleep Health in Cardiovascular Health Scores Could Predict CVD Risk

Julia Bonavitacola
A study found that including sleep health as part of a cardiovascular health assessment improved the ability to predict cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Man sleeping
October 17th 2022

Prevalence of Multimorbidity Associated With Sleep Quality, Socioeconomic Status

Julia Bonavitacola
A cross-sectional study found that socioeconomic status and sleep quality affected the prevalence of multimorbidity in older adults.
Child sleeping
October 12th 2022

Disturbed Sleep Associated With Functional Ability, Emotional Distress in Adolescents

Julia Bonavitacola
A recent study evaluated the relationships between disturbed sleep and executive functioning, internal emotional distress, and worry related to school and sleep in adolescents.
Michael Thorpy, MD
October 8th 2022

Dr Michael Thorpy Explains Benefits of Lower Sodium Oxybate in Narcolepsy, Cataplexy

Hayden E. Klein
Michael Thorpy, MD, director of the Sleep-Wake Disorders Center at Montefiore Medical Center and professor of neurology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, discusses the findings and implications of his study on the efficacy of JZP-258 in patients with narcolepsy and cataplexy.
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