Beacon Biosignals presented findings from studies using the Dreem 3S EEG headband, revealing significant sleep disturbances in Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome patients and their caregivers.
Researchers discovered that mind wandering is linked to a specific brain activity pattern that's frequently observed during sleep.
Science is closer to developing targeted drug therapies that may reduce sleep disorders common in people with intellectual disabilities.
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Not only are reported sleep concerns highly prevalent in children with epilepsy, but these issues may potentially even get worse with age.
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The effect of the seizure is secondary to the natural slowing of the heart rate during sleep, the researchers believe, but the two together can, in some instances, prove deadly.
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A team analyzed 19 published studies on sleep and epilepsy in children to try to better understand and articulate the links between them.
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Acivity of neocortex pyramidal cells before and during a spasm closely mirror slow oscillation waves that are common during NREM sleep, with a slight twist.
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A new study will help physicians better understand who is most at risk for OSA and therefore may be most likely to benefit from treatment.
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The scientists had to figure out which of the signals were bouncing off the sleeper’s body, and not bouncing off the mattress.
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People with epilepsy are more likely to have obstructive sleep apnea, a comorbidity that if treated could lead to a decrease in the prevalence of seizures.
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A series of new studies find that noradrenaline, a neurotransmitter secreted in response to stress, lies at the heart of our ability to “shut off” our sensory responses and sleep soundly.
Read MoreAn article collection in Sleep Science and Practice aims to present in detail the most recent advances in the clinical and semiological features description of sleep-related epileptic and non-epileptic motor...
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Could a chemical produced by the brain that regulates mood, sleep, and breathing also be...
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People with epilepsy have a rare risk of sudden death, according to a new study, published in the...
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Cleveland Clinic researchers study links between seizure frequency and insomnia severity. By Lisa...
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A new high-tech bracelet, developed by scientists from the Netherlands, detects 85% of all severe...
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Rutgers researchers have developed a tool to help neurologists screen for obstructive sleep apnea...
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