Sleep Medicine
News
Severely Irregular Sleep Patterns and OSA Prompt Increased Odds of Hypertension
Individuals with OSA and severely irregular sleep had double the odds of hypertension.
News
Analysis supports link between psoriasis and obstructive sleep apnea
“This study further substantiates the association between psoriasis and OSA, reinforcing the importance of evaluation for OSA when clinically...
News
Insufficient sleep impairs women’s insulin sensitivity
“What we’re seeing is that more insulin is needed to normalize glucose levels in the women under conditions of sleep restriction.”
Commentary
Take a closer look at sleep’s role in GERD
If GERD is acting as a trigger to sleep disruption, you need to ask your patients with this condition about next-day function.
News
CPAP adherence curbs severe cardiovascular disease outcomes
Meta-analysis supports the need for better strategies to improve CPAP adherence in high-risk populations.
News
Night owls have higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes
Those with a preference for waking up later had a 72% higher risk for diabetes and were 54% more likely to have unhealthy lifestyle behaviors,...
News
Both too much and not enough sleep raises T2D risk
“These findings underpin the importance of promoting healthy sleep habits to avoid sleep deprivation.”
News
Study questions if blue light–blocking glasses really work
“Our findings do not support the prescription of blue light–filtering lenses to the general population.”
Conference Coverage
Regular, optimal sleep tied to lower mortality risk
“If sleep were an 8-hour pill, it would be beneficial to take the full dose at regular times consistently.”
Conference Coverage
Napping and AFib risk: The long and the short of it
Both long and short daily naps were linked to atrial fibrillation risk, but in different ways.