Sleep Medicine
News
CBT for Insomnia
Improvements in sleep time variables were associated with significant alleviation of symptoms when measured with subjective tools.
News
The Solution for Central Sleep Apnea May Not Be One
Although central sleep apnea is an independent marker for poor prognosis and death in heart failure, suppressing it could have adverse...
Government and Regulations
Service Members: It’s OK to Get Some Sleep
A sleep deficiency workshop has been created in hopes of relieving service members of some health issues associated with lack of rest.
News
Insomnia in the ICU—and After
A cultural shift is leading to more interest in improving the quality of life in the intensive care unit.
News
Sleeping Well After Deployment
Among other problems, RAND researchers found inconsistent sleep-related policies across DoD, which could impede efforts to promote sleep health....
Clinical Review
Management of Comorbid Sleep Disorders in Patients With PTSD
Patients with posttraumatic stress disorder have unique barriers to restful sleep, which may result in chronic conditions and decreased mental...
Best Practices
Using Light to Manage Sleep-Wake Issues in Patients With Dementia
Although research has yet to provide a definitive answer about whether circadian-active light can benefit patients with dementia, a VA pilot study...
Government and Regulations
New Guidelines on Concussion and Sleep Disturbance
Product Review
CBT-i Coach
Clinical Review
Minimally Invasive Surgical Treatments for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Surgery remains an option for patients who cannot tolerate positive airway pressure treatment but carries risks that must be considered.