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Top 5 Sleep Articles of 2024
Top 5 Most-Viewed Sleep Coverage of 2024

December 25th 2024

Check out this year's top 5 pieces of sleep coverage that cover topics surveying the benefits of supplements, novel developments in obstructive sleep apnea, and the negative effects of phone addiction.

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Weight Loss Drug Tirzepatide Now Approved for Sleep Apnea in Adults With Obesity

December 20th 2024

Highlights from SLEEP 2024
ICYMI: Highlights From SLEEP 2024

December 18th 2024

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Mind the Gap: Addressing Pediatric Sleep Disparities and the Role of Sleep Variability

December 10th 2024

Resistance training plus aerobic exercise helps patients better manage their obstructive sleep apnea | image credit: Drazen - stock.adobe.com
Strength and Stamina: Patients With OSA Benefit From Combined Exercise Regimens

December 7th 2024

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June 25th 2025

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
June 25th 2025

Advancing Targeted Therapies Aimed at Smoldering Disease in Multiple Sclerosis

1.0 Credit / Immunology, Neurology
June 25th 2025

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

1 Credit / Cardiology, Neurology
June 25th 2025

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

1.0 Credit / Immunology, Pulmonology/Respiratory
June 25th 2025

Overview and Burden of Migraine

0.5 Credit / Neurology
June 25th 2025

The Evolving Treatment Landscape of Migraine

0.5 Credit / Neurology
June 25th 2025

The Role of the Pharmacist Migraine Management

0.5 Credit / Neurology
June 25th 2025

Leveraging Managed Care to Optimize Patient Outcomes: Integrating Novel Treatments in Schizophrenia

1.5 Credits / Neurology, Psychiatry
June 25th 2025

Advancing Immunotherapy in Endometrial Cancer: A Managed Care Perspective on Personalized Care

1.5 Credits / Gynecologic Cancer, Health Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Oncology, Women's Health
June 25th 2025

Updated Guidance and Managed Care Strategies to Optimize Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccination Coverage

1.5 Credits / Immunization, Infectious Disease, Pulmonology
June 25th 2025

Reflecting on the Real-World Use of Biologic Therapy in Asthma Management

1.5 Credits / Immunology, Pulmonology
June 25th 2025

Advancing Cystic Fibrosis Management: The Evolving Role of Specialty and Managed Care Pharmacists

1.5 Credits / Pulmonology
June 25th 2025

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Real-World Applications of New Therapies and Management Strategies

1.5 Credits / Pulmonology, Cardiology, Rare Diseases

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Image of a sleep-deprived person
March 29th 2022

Addressing the Complex Relationship Between Mental Health and Sleep

Julia Bonavitacola
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the mental health of health care workers as well as the general population, creating a significant impact on sleep quality.
Woman sleeping
March 25th 2022

Autonomic Dysfunction Could Be Associated With Idiopathic Hypersomnia, According to Review

Julia Bonavitacola
A review indicated that there may be an association between autonomic dysfunction and idiopathic hypersomnia, as well as between sleep disturbances and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome.
Patient sleeping in hospital bed
March 23rd 2022

Study Finds Sleep Quality Affects Pain in Preoperative Patients

Julia Bonavitacola
A recent study found that sleep quality deteriorated in patients whose pain levels increased while in the preoperative period.
Woman with CPAP mask
March 19th 2022

Increasing Rates of Women Receive Testing for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Diagnosis, According to Study

Julia Bonavitacola
A recent study found that older men with higher body mass index are more likely to receive a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea, but women are accounting for a growing number of new diagnoses.
Man sleeping
March 15th 2022

Survey Finds Pandemic-Related Stress and Anxiety Most Cited Reasons for Poor Sleep Quality

Julia Bonavitacola
A survey done by ResMed found that poor sleep quality was linked to depression, anxiety, and stress brought on by the pandemic.
Mother and child at doctor appointment
March 9th 2022

Children From Vulnerable Neighborhoods Less Likely to Receive Specialist Care for Sleep-Disordered Breathing

Julia Bonavitacola
A recent study found that children with sleep-disordered breathing who live in areas with greater socioeconomic vulnerability are less likely to meet with an otolaryngologist after being referred by their primary care physician.
Sleep and brain waves
March 6th 2022

Review Concludes Polysomnography Tests Should Be Used to Study Socioeconomic Effects on Sleep

Julia Bonavitacola
A recent review concluded that polysomnography tests have objective value in assessing the effect that socioeconomic status has on sleep quality.
clock on pillow
March 4th 2022

Study Provides Insights Into Narcolepsy Treatment and Health Care Utilization Impact in Sweden

Rose McNulty
Pharmacological treatment trends and health care utilization rates were the focus of an observational study of Swedish patients with narcolepsy.
Man with insomnia
February 28th 2022

Children With Symptoms of Insomnia Unlikely to Report Remission as Adults, Study Finds

Julia Bonavitacola
A recent study found that early interventions are vital in childhood cases of insomnia, as symptoms do not fully remit in at least 60% of cases.
Image of consultation
February 20th 2022

Patient Survey Provides Insight on Sleep Apnea Treatment Preferences

Rose McNulty
A survey of patients with sleep apnea and those at high risk for it identified key aspects of the care pathway where patients have preferences that may inform future processes.
Image of a doctor and a pregnant patient
February 19th 2022

Sleep Apnea in Pregnancy May Up Risk of Metabolic Disease, Hypertension Post Partum

Rose McNulty
A study published in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine found that sleep disordered breathing in pregnancy led to a higher risk of both metabolic disease and hypertension up to 7 years post partum.
Image of an abstract lightbulb.
February 13th 2022

Any Light Exposure Before Bedtime May Lead to Sleep Troubles in Young Children

Rose McNulty
Contrary to research done on adults, a recent study found that children may be highly sensitive to light exposure of any intensity before bedtime.
Patient with CPAP mask
February 5th 2022

Study Finds Surgical Intervention for Nasal Obstruction Improves CPAP Adherence, Outcomes in Patients With OSA

Rose McNulty
Nasal surgical intervention led patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who historically were nonadherent to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment to become adherent and experience improvements in objective and subjective severity measures.
Image of man unable to sleep
February 4th 2022

Nighttime Traffic Noise Associated With Poor Self-reported Sleep Quality

Rose McNulty
Nocturnal road traffic noise was strongly linked to a range of insomnia symptoms, highlighting the potential impact of noise pollution on public health in large populations.
graphic of cardiovascular metrics
January 29th 2022

Study Using Novel Index Links OSA Severity to Higher Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Rose McNulty
Patients in upper quartiles of the sleep breathing impairment index, a novel gauge of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) severity, had higher 10-year Framingham cardiovascular risk than patients whose symptoms were classified as less severe.
Picture of woman awake
January 27th 2022

Biological Rhythms Outweigh Sleep Quantity Changes in Peripartum Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms

Rose McNulty
A recent study found an association between biological rhythms affecting sleep late in pregnancy and postpartum and depressive or anxiety symptoms.
Severe Daytime Sleepiness Linked With Parkinsonian-Like Symptoms, Study Finds
January 22nd 2022

Severe Daytime Sleepiness Linked With Parkinsonian-Like Symptoms, Study Finds

Rose McNulty
The severity of excessive daytime sleepiness correlated with the prevalence of Parkinsonian-like symptoms in adults aged 50 to 64, but further research is needed to determine the mechanisms behind the findings.
Image of brain working
January 20th 2022

Targeted Memory Reactivation During Slow-Wave Sleep May Facilitate Facial Recognition

Rose McNulty
Recent research suggests targeted memory reactivation might help with facial recognition and name recall, but quality and quantity of sleep may be important factors in effectiveness.
Image of a tired doctor
January 14th 2022

Short Sleep, Insomnia During Pandemic Associated With Increased Psychological Distress

Rose McNulty
A survey of health care workers in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic’s peak identified associations between poor sleep and anxiety, acute stress, and depressive symptoms.
FDA approved
January 11th 2022

Daridorexant Approved for Adults With Insomnia

Hayden E. Klein
Daridorexant belongs to a class of drugs known as a dual orexin receptor antagonists.
Theresa Juday, CVS Health.
January 8th 2022

CVS Health’s Theresa Juday on How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Ameliorate Health Disparities

Theresa Juday, RPh, director, Specialty Product Development, CVS Health, discusses the potential of cognitive behavioral therapy to address health disparities in underserved communities.
Teenage students.
January 5th 2022

School Closures Amid Pandemic Linked With Increased Sleep Duration, QOL in Teens

Matthew Gavidia
School closures during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Switzerland were linked with longer sleep duration and improved health-related quality of life in high school students.
Sleep top 5 infographic.
December 31st 2021

Top 5 Most-Read Sleep Articles of 2021

Matthew Gavidia
The top 5 most-read sleep articles of 2021 on AJMC.com covered emerging therapies in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and idiopathic hypersomnia, the effects of antidepressant use on rapid-eye movement sleep, and the sleep-related effects of COVID-19.
Michael Thorpy, MD.
December 25th 2021

Dr Michael Thorpy on Diagnostic, Therapeutic Implications of Chronic Insomnia for Clinicians

Michael Thorpy, MD, director, Sleep-Wake Disorders Center, Montefiore, and professor of neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, discusses treatment implications for clinicians managing chronic insomnia and potential comorbid conditions.
Physician and patient.
December 21st 2021

Nocturnal Teeth Grinding Linked With Incidence of Other Sleep-Related Disorders

Matthew Gavidia
People experiencing teeth grinding or clenching during sleep, called sleep bruxism, were found to be more likely than the general population to report incidence of other sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome.
Daniel Greer, PharmD, BCPP, clinical assistant professor, Rutgers Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy.
December 17th 2021

Dr Daniel Greer Discusses the Evolution of CBT Capabilities in Chronic Insomnia

Daniel Greer, PharmD, BCPP, clinical assistant professor, Rutgers Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, speaks on how capabilities of cognitive behavioral therapy have evolved to a more user-friendly approach in the management of chronic insomnia.
PAP machine.
December 15th 2021

Comparable, Sustained Efficacy Observed With HNS vs PAP Therapy in OSA

Matthew Gavidia
Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) exhibited similarly improved insomnia and quality-of-life outcomes when administered hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS) vs standard-of-care positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy.
Theresa Juday, RPh, director, Specialty Product Development, CVS Health.
December 10th 2021

CVS Health’s Theresa Juday on Direct, Indirect Cost Implications of Chronic Insomnia

Theresa Juday, RPh, director, Specialty Product Development, CVS Health, discusses the indirect and direct cost burden associated with chronic insomnia.
Person sitting on a question mark.
December 8th 2021

Financial Hardship Linked With Impaired Sleep Quality in Patients With OSA, T2D

Matthew Gavidia
Financial hardship was found to be a significant risk factor for worse sleep quality in patients with concomitant obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and type 2 diabetes (T2D)
Michael Thorpy, MD, director, Sleep-Wake Disorders Center, Montefiore.
December 3rd 2021

Dr Michael Thorpy Discusses Comorbidity Burden in Patients With Chronic Insomnia

Michael Thorpy, MD, director, Sleep-Wake Disorders Center, Montefiore Medical Center, and professor of neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, speaks on the common occurrence of other comorbidities in patients with chronic insomnia.
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