Sleep Medicine
Conference Coverage
Insomnia, short sleep linked to greater risk for MI
Health care professionals should be asking all patients about their sleep as a key aspect of maintaining heart health, says a sleep expert.
News
Irregular sleep tied to markers of atherosclerosis
‘Poor sleep is linked with several cardiovascular conditions.’
News
Serum trace metals relate to lower risk of sleep disorders
Zinc, but not copper or selenium, was associated with self-reported sleep disorders in NHANES review.
Conference Coverage
Race and gender: Tailoring treatment for sleep disorders is preferred and better
Sleep disparities are multifactorial and it is important to focus on social determinants of poor sleep.
News
Wake-up call on sleep and cardiovascular health
“Our study is the first to show that sleep metrics add independent predictive value for CVD events over and above the original seven...
News
Less than 6 hours of sleep a night linked to serious, chronic illness
Chronic health problems can interrupt sleep. “Which is the chicken, and which is the egg?”
News
Preexisting mental illness symptoms spiked during pandemic
Disease severity was higher among individuals with preexisting mental illness admitted to inpatient care in the wake of COVID-19.
News
Weighted blankets promote melatonin release, may improve sleep
“The region where the sensory information is delivered stimulates oxytocinergic neurons that can promote calm and well-being and decrease fear,...
Opinion
Sleep apnea: Is the sleep industry part of the problem? A reporter seeks answers
Even conservative sleep doctors say CPAP machines are the best solution for many patients. But there is a largely overlooked alternative.
News
Night owls may have greater risks of T2D and CVD
This finding is based on the first study of its kind to characterize metabolism during both rest and exercise.