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ModernMedicine - Sleep Disorders
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Having a difficult time sleeping? You may have a sleep disorder. Modern Medicine provides articles on
different sleep disorders that can help.
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Poor Sleep Linked to More Car Accidents in Teenagers
Poor sleep habits are associated with a higher risk of car accidents among teenagers, according to a
study in the Feb. 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.
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Severe Sleep Apnea Linked to Fewer Nightmares
Patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea report fewer nightmares, according to a study in the Feb.
15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.
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Coalition Launches Campaign to Limit Residents' Hours
To prevent medical errors caused by doctor fatigue, a coalition of public interest and patient safety
groups is urging the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education to limit the amount of time residents
must work without sleep to 16 hours and to increase resident supervision.
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Asthmatic children exposed to smoking may have trouble sleeping
Sleep issues may be more prevalent in children who have asthma and who also have exposure to
secondhand smoke (SHS), according to new journal research.
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Journal Club: "Back to sleep" gains have reached plateau
An analysis of data from the National Infant Sleep Position Study, an annual national telephone survey
of about 1,000 caretakers of infants aged up to 7 months, shows that from 1993 to 2001, supine sleep increased for
all infants.
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Insufficient Sleep May Be the Norm in High-School Students
Most American high-school students don't get enough sleep on the average school night, according to
research published online Jan. 4 in the Journal of Adolescent Health.
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Sleep Apnea Severity Linked to Glucose Control in Diabetes
In type 2 diabetes patients with obstructive sleep apnea, the severity of the condition is positively
correlated with poorer glucose control, according to a study published online Dec. 17 in the American Journal of
Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
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Napping Habit May Affect Diabetes Risk in Elders
Older adults who nap in the day or who have a short night's sleep may be at increased risk of
diabetes, according to a study in the January issue of Diabetes Care.
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Smoke Linked to Sleep Issues for Children With Asthma
Children with asthma who are exposed to secondhand smoke have more sleep problems, according to
research published online Jan. 18 in Pediatrics.
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Routine Child Exams and Tests May Predict Future Diabetes
The future development of type 2 diabetes mellitus or hyperglycemia may be predictable in children
through routine pediatric exams and lab tests, according to a pair of studies in the January Archives of Pediatrics
& Adolescent Medicine.
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News Update: CPAP device approved for apnea in children
FDA has approved InnoMed's Nasal-Aire II Petite for continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy
for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in children aged older than 7 years or weighing more than 40
lbs.
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Study Ties Ambulatory BP Monitoring to Disturbed Sleep
Ambulatory monitoring of blood pressure is associated with reduced sleep and physical activity, and
may increase the likelihood that blood pressure will not follow normal circadian rhythms, according to a study
published online Dec. 17 in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
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OTC sleep aids: You snooze, you win
Nearly a third of all Americans have trouble getting a good night's sleep. Although customers seeking
OTC help this year will have to rely on the old stand-by, antihistamines, a few new products are
available.
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Urine Test May Help Detect Sleep Apnea in Children
Concentrations of certain proteins and protein combinations in the urine of children may be useful in
the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea, according to a study in the Dec. 15 issue of the American Journal of
Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
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Weight Loss Can Reduce Apnea Disease Severity
Obese men with obstructive sleep apnea who lost significant weight on a stringent diet markedly
reduced the severity of their disease in comparison with a control group that did not diet, according to a study
published online Dec. 3 in BMJ.
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Ecstasy Identified as Risk Factor for Sleep Apnea
The use of MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, is associated with a higher risk of sleep apnea in young
adults, according to research published online Dec. 2 in Neurology.
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Insomnia Prevalence High for Chemotherapy Patients
In cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, insomnia is about three times as prevalent as it is among
the general population, according to a study published online Nov. 23 in the Journal of Clinical
Oncology.
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Home Care Nursing Program for Cancer Patients Evaluated
A home care nursing program for cancer patients receiving oral chemotherapy improves symptoms and
reduces the use of medical services, according to a study published online Nov. 16 in the Journal of Clinical
Oncology.
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Sleep Apnea in Kidney Transplant Patients Assessed
The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea in patients with kidney disease who underwent or are
awaiting transplant is similar, but transplant recipients with the sleep disorder may be at higher risk for
hypertension, according to a study published online Nov. 18 in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of
Nephrology.
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CHEST: Abnormal Sleep Can Affect Intensive Care Nurses
Intensive care unit nurses are more likely than floor nurses to show evidence of abnormal sleep, which
may be associated with an increased number of errors during their shifts. In addition, a high-intensity staffing
model may decrease pneumonia rates in the intensive care unit, according to research presented at the 75th annual
international scientific assembly of the American College of Chest Physicians, held from Oct. 31 to Nov. 5 in San
Diego.
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CHEST: Bruxism Can Affect One-Quarter of OSA Patients
In patients with obstructive sleep apnea, bruxism is highly prevalent, especially among men and
Caucasians, according to research presented this week at the 75th annual international scientific assembly of the
American College of Chest Physicians, held from Oct. 31 to Nov. 5 in San Diego.
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Impact of Childhood Sleep Patterns on Obesity Evaluated
In children, getting more sleep on weekends and holidays may reduce the risk of overweight or obesity
associated with reduced sleep during weekdays, according to a Chinese study published online Oct. 26 in
Pediatrics.
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Preventing Adverse Consequences of Sleep Loss and Excessive Sleepiness: Practical Assessment and Management
Strategies
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to characterize the behavioral
and physiological consequences of sleep loss and excessive sleepiness and identify patients with sleep loss,
excessive sleepiness, and associated comorbidities.
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Childhood Hyperactivity Linked to Shortened Nighttime Sleep
Children who are not able to sleep through the night are more likely to be hyperactive, with the risk
especially high for boys with adverse family living conditions, according to a study published online Oct. 19 in
Pediatrics.
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Excess Weight's Role in Sleep-Disordered Breathing Studied
Excess body weight may serve as a potentially important predictor of oxygen desaturation severity
during sleep disturbances caused by apneas or hypopneas, according to a study in the Oct. 15 issue of the American
Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
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