Sleep Medicine
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Mild and moderate OSAS often resolves in children
For many children with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, watchful waiting for symptoms to resolve trumps adenotonsillectomy.
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Respiratory problems make adenotonsillectomy recovery worse for kids
Children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have nearly five times more respiratory complications after adenotonsillectomy than children without...
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Hydroxyurea boosts O2 saturations in children with sickle cell disease
Key clinical point: Nocturnal and awake oxygen saturations are higher in patients treated with hydroxyurea. Major finding: The hydroxyurea SCD...
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Childhood sleep disturbance linked to later psychosis
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Researchers pin down possible cause, source for narcolepsy associated with flu vaccine
Key clinical point:Nucleoprotein antibodies possibly explain influenza vaccine associated narcolepsy. Major finding: Patients with a history of...
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Napping may compromise night sleep in children 2 years and older
Key clinical point: For clinicians treating sleep problems among preschool-age children, investigation of napping patterns may be prudent. Major...
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Sleep-disordered breathing linked to overweight in children
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Teen screen and electronic use linked to less sleep
Key clinical point: Teens who frequently use electronic devices before bedtime get less sleep. Major finding: At least 4 hours of total daily...
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Early sleep abnormalities linked to later obesity
Key clinical point: Sleep-disordered breathing and short sleep duration in early childhood are strongly and independently associated with obesity...
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Shorter screen developed for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea
Key clinical point: A new screening questionnaire for sleep apnea in children is easier to use than longer questionnaires, though less sensitive...