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Can COVID-19 Cause Insomnia and Other Sleep Problems?

Coined “coronasomnia,” COVID-19-induced insomnia is often attributed to pandemic-related stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions.

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Efficacy of Different Acupuncture Therapies for Primary Insomnia

There is a low or very-low certainty of evidence that supports the use of acupuncture for the treatment of insomnia, according to study findings published in Sleep Medicine.

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How Electric Light Exposure Impacts Sleep

Apr 20, 2022 | Curated, Sleep & the Body

New research shows limiting electric light exposure —especially at night—can have a positive effect on biological rhythms and metabolic health.

Review Finds Periodontitis Associated With OSA

Apr 20, 2022 | Curated, Sleep & the Body

A recent review found that periodontitis is associated with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

OSA and Cognitive Impairment in Minor Ischemic Stroke

Apr 20, 2022 | Curated, Heart

Among patients with minor ischemic stroke, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has a significant negative effect on comprehension and perception, according to study findings published recently in Sleep and Breathing.

REM-Obstructive Sleep Apnea Associated with Early Signs of Atherosclerosis

Apr 14, 2022 | Curated, Obstructive Sleep Apnea

A new investigation found that rapid eye movement obstructive sleep apnea (REM-OSA) was associated with early signs of atherosclerosis, though the association remained unclear.

Ligelizumab Improves Sleep Among Patients with Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria

Apr 14, 2022 | Curated, Sleep & the Body

Patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria who used ligelizumab reported improvements in their sleep quality compared with patients who received omalizumab or placebo, according to a study published in Clinical and Translational Allergy.

Light Exposure During Sleep Yields Impairment in Cardiometabolic Function

Apr 14, 2022 | Curated, Sleep Health

Among healthy adults, one night of moderate light exposure during sleep compared with sleep in a dimly lit environment increased nighttime heart rate and next-morning insulin resistance.

Sulthiame Lowers AHI At Least 50% in Trial

Apr 12, 2022 | Curated, Emerging Compounds, Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Sulthiame, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, lowered obstructive sleep apnea by more than 20 events/hour, a notable decline for a drug trial.

Do Orthodontic Extractions Lead to Sleep-Disordered Breathing?

Apr 12, 2022 | Breathing Disorders, Curated, Mouth & Upper Airway

RDH: Speculation has been rife about a causative relationship between extractions for orthodontics and sleep-disordered breathing, says a registered dental hygienist.

How to Change Your Mindset About Sleep

Apr 11, 2022 | Curated, Sleep Health

Psychologist Meredith Rumble, PhD, director of the behavioral sleep medicine program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, says it’s common for people to worry about what comes after a bad night’s sleep.

Study: Nearly Half of Heart Disease Patients Have Insomnia

Apr 11, 2022 | Curated, Heart

Insomnia was found to be the third biggest risk factor for recurrent major heart problems.

CarbonIce: ‘A Great Night’s Sleep Starts with This Innovative Pillow’

Apr 8, 2022 | Curated, Sleep Health

Entrepreneur Magazine reviews the CarbonIce: 7-in-1 Bacteria Protection & Cooling Pillow and suggests that it is one of the most innovative pillows on the market.

Does the Wearable SleepLoop Enhance Deep Sleep?

Apr 8, 2022 | Curated, Wearable Sleep Trackers

Researchers have developed a wearable device that plays specific sounds to enhance deep sleep. The clinical study has now shown that the device is effective, but not at the same level of effectiveness for everyone.

Dopamine and Dreams: New Discovery May Pave Way to Novel Sleep Disorder Drugs

Apr 8, 2022 | Curated, Sleep Health

A new study found that dopamine plays a role in activating dreams.

Understanding the Cardiovascular Burden Among Patients With Narcolepsy

Apr 7, 2022 | Curated, Narcolepsy

Cardiovascular risk profiles should be taken into account when weighing risk modification strategies and making treatment decisions for patients with narcolepsy, according to study results presented at the 2022 American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting.

Is There a Clinical Role for Sleep Apnea Apps?

Apr 7, 2022 | Curated, Obstructive Sleep Apnea

There has been increasing interest in the use of sleep apnea apps to aid in the detection and treatment of OSA.

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Can COVID-19 Cause Insomnia and Other Sleep Problems?

Not Getting Enough Sleep can Disrupt Stem Cell Repair in the Cornea

Study: Racial Disparities in Sleep Apnea Mortality

Sleep Deprivation Can Lead to More Intense, Vivid Dreams

Exercise, Good Sleep Help Maintain Weight Loss in Obesity

Abnormalities on MRIs of Insomnia Patients

Apple Watch App Releases Sleep Apnea Tracking Update

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Efficacy of Different Acupuncture Therapies for Primary Insomnia

Seven Hours of Sleep is Ideal Amount in Middle to Old Age, Study Finds

Waking Up in the Middle of the Night Hungry?

AASM: Is Over-the-Counter Melatonin Safe?

Study: Insomnia Increases Risk of Major Cardiovascular Events

Risky Driving Behaviors Increase as Common Sleep Disorder Worsens

Is a Drug for Sleep Apnea on the Horizon?

You Can Get Better Sleep with Wearables. Just Focus on the Right Data

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How Electric Light Exposure Impacts Sleep

Review Finds Periodontitis Associated With OSA

OSA and Cognitive Impairment in Minor Ischemic Stroke

REM-Obstructive Sleep Apnea Associated with Early Signs of Atherosclerosis

Ligelizumab Improves Sleep Among Patients with Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria

Light Exposure During Sleep Yields Impairment in Cardiometabolic Function

Sulthiame Lowers AHI At Least 50% in Trial

Do Orthodontic Extractions Lead to Sleep-Disordered Breathing?

How to Change Your Mindset About Sleep

Study: Nearly Half of Heart Disease Patients Have Insomnia

CarbonIce: ‘A Great Night’s Sleep Starts with This Innovative Pillow’

Does the Wearable SleepLoop Enhance Deep Sleep?

Dopamine and Dreams: New Discovery May Pave Way to Novel Sleep Disorder Drugs

Understanding the Cardiovascular Burden Among Patients With Narcolepsy

Is There a Clinical Role for Sleep Apnea Apps?