Sleep Medicine
From the Journals
CPAP has only small effect on metabolic syndrome
Conference Coverage
Resistance exercise may be best workout for a good night’s sleep
A head-to-head comparison with other types of exercise suggests resistance exercise may be particularly effective for sleep quality, efficiency,...
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Addiction expert says CBD may help people cut cannabis use
“CBD can be viewed as an alternative for people whose cannabis use is problematic,” said Dr. Dan Velea.
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Sleep apnea may increase joint pain, fatigue in older women
“Women complaining about their joint pains could be good candidates for a sleep-lab study to investigate if they have OSAS or not, especially when...
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Childhood-onset insomnia persists into adolescence and adulthood
Longitudinal study data show increased risk of adult insomnia among short-sleeping children and adolescents.
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Multiple sleep problems may boost heart disease risk by more than 140%
“I often see sleep as the tip of the iceberg - and if something is wrong with sleep, it is rarely in isolation.”
From the Journals
OTC melatonin supplement use rises fivefold over 20 years
The study was designed to evaluate the breadth of use of melatonin, rather than its effectiveness as a sleep aid.
From the Journals
Reducing night-time checks is safe and helps patients sleep
But the analysis confirmed that changes to routine daily practice in a hospital are not always easy to implement.
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Heavy snoring in early pregnancy linked to increased insulin resistance
Treating sleep-disordered breathing before pregnancy or in first trimester could improve outcomes, researchers say.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA OKs new adult insomnia med
Whereas the overall results are very positive, the improvements in daytime functioning are especially “exciting.”