Category: Sleep Medicine

Sleep Medicine

Monash, Brigham and Women’s Renew Sleep Research Partnership

The collaboration will focus on sleep and circadian medicine, including research into obstructive sleep apnea and wearable health technology.

Sleep Medicine

Dreaming Under Anesthesia Improved Patient Surgical Experience

A new five-step anesthesia protocol increased the likelihood of positive dreams, which may help reduce patient fear and improve emotional recovery after surgery.

Sleep Medicine

Early CPAP Nonadherence Not Predictive of Long-term Outcomes

Patients who fail to meet initial Medicare adherence thresholds for CPAP therapy often continue to benefit from therapy after one year.

Sleep Apnea

Global Survey: Sleep Important to Health, But Not Prioritized

A global survey of 30,000 people reveals that while sleep is recognized as a pillar of long-term health, more than half of people struggle to get consistent rest.

Insomnias

Irregular Circadian Rhythms Linked to Greater Dementia Risks

Dementia risk increased in patients whose circadian rhythms peaked later in the day or if the rhythms were weak and fragmented.

Hypersomnias

Severe Narcolepsy Linked to Damage in Two Brain Regions

Degeneration in the locus coeruleus, alongside the hypothalamus, contributes to sleepiness and muscle weakness in narcolepsy type 1.