Sleep Medicine
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Pediatric OSA linked to abnormal metabolic values
SAN ANTONIO – Children with obstructive sleep apnea had elevated liver, blood sugar, and triglycerides despite a similar BMI to children without...
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Does America have a gabapentinoid problem?
And atrial fibrillation guidelines may miss the mark with oral anticoagulation.
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Nighttime media use threatens teen sleep
Nighttime media use was associated with less sleep, as well as self-reported anxiety and depression, in teens with ADHD.
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Sleep may mediate healthy behavior in children
Sleep may mediate a cyclical relationship with diet and activity in children to influence body weight.
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Impact of marijuana on sleep not well understood
BALTIMORE – More research is needed on the impact of medical marijuana on sleep disorders.
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8-Isoprostane levels predict OSA in children
The biomarker’s levels also correlated with disease severity in children.
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Behavioral sleep intervention linked to sleep improvement in infants
The parents’ first attempt at BSI worked in 83% of cases.
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Americans are getting more sleep
The younger population gained the most sleep, compared with older people included in the analysis.
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MDedge Daily News: Lupus is quietly killing young women
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MDedge Daily News: Doctors say no to pot for sleep apnea
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Caffeine for apnea of prematurity found safe, effective at 11 years
At 11-year follow-up, caffeine significantly improved visuomotor, visuoperceptual, and visuospatial performance.