Category: Demographics

Demographics

How to Improve Pediatric PSG Tolerance

Preparation at home, child-friendly environments, and experienced techs can improve the in-lab polysomnography experience for the youngest patients, as well as those with sensitivities or anxiety.

Demographics

Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Tied to Higher Mortality Risk in Female Veterans in Specific Age Group

A retrospective analysis of over 40,000 female veterans finds a 16% higher odds of all-cause mortality for women in a specific age group with high sleepiness scores, but not in those older or younger.

Demographics

Opioid-Exposed Children Need Sleep Specialists

Disordered sleep becomes apparent at birth for many newborns with prenatal opioid exposure. The sleep medicine community is uniquely positioned to provide support.

Age

HME Launches Pediatric Line With CPAP Masks and Ventilation Solutions

The products are part of the company's new Brighter Pediatrics line, featuring pediatric NIV/CPAP masks, ventilator circuits, and closed ventilator suction systems.

Sex

Women Want More Attention on Their Sleep Health

A survey of over 1,000 women reveals widespread sleep challenges and highlights the need for better healthcare support and resources.

Race/Ethnicity

Children of Color Face Greater Variability in Sleep Times

A new study highlights racial and ethnic differences in children's sleep patterns, linking greater variability in sleep times to structural and sociocultural factors.

Relationship Status

Humans Evolved to Share Beds – How Your Sleeping Companions May Affect You Now

Recent studies on co-sleeping reveal its widespread cultural acceptance, potential impact on sleep patterns, and mixed findings on its benefits for emotional and mental health across various age groups.

Career

How Fly-In, Fly-Out Mining Workers Can Improve Sleep

Long shifts, harsh conditions, and irregular schedules make sleep a challenge for FIFO mining workers, but a new study highlights strategies that may help.

Socioeconomic

The Impact of Socio-Ecological Factors on a Child’s Ability to Sleep

A University of Cincinnati researcher was awarded a $3.4 million grant to investigate how factors like racism, housing instability, screen time, and stress may influence sleep health in young children.

Regional

Virtual Sleep Care from HALEO Comes to AGA Members to Improve Employee Access

AGA members can now access HALEO’s virtual sleep care services, featuring 24/7 screening, quick care coordination, and CBT-I, at a reduced rate.