Sleep Medicine
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Irregular Sleep Patterns Increase Type 2 Diabetes Risk
“Patients can reduce their risk of diabetes by maintaining their 7-9 hours of sleep, not just for 1 night but throughout life.”
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Disruptive Sleep Linked to Increased Susceptibility to COVID-19
A meta-analysis found that patients with OSA, insomnia were at higher risk for COVID-19, long COVID, and hospitalization.
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Night Owl or Lark? The Answer May Affect Cognition
“The findings reflect an overall trend where the majority might lean toward better cognition in the evening types.”
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Light During Nighttime Linked to Diabetes Risk
Light during sleep hours increased T2D risk, says study of 85,000 patients who wore light sensors.
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Philips Respironics Issues Update on Ventilator Alarm Failure
New guidance issued for OSA treatment device, OmniLab Advanced+ ventilator, which has had alarm failure, loss of therapy.
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What Is a Blue Zone Certified Clinician?
Recent healthy lifestyle behavior and community approach, Blue Zones, touts lower disease rates and living longer.
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Benzos Are Hard on the Brain, But Do They Raise Dementia Risk?
The findings suggest that benzodiazepine use “may have subtle, long-term impact on brain health.”
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More Evidence PTSD Tied to Obstructive Sleep Apnea Risk
Older veterans with PTSD are at increased risk for OSA, study finds.
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Ghrelin Paradox: Unlocking New Avenues in Obesity Management
The hunger hormone’s role in appetite and weight gain may be an option for weight management as researchers look to therapeutic modulation.
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Tirzepatide Reduces Sleep Interruptions, Halting Almost Half of CPAP Use
Similar to other GLP-1s, tirzepatide, has been found to reduce sleep interruptions in patients with OSA and obesity.
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Urgent Need for Better Care, New Policies to Lower Insomnia Burden
Sleep disruptions contribute to various medical problems, including cognitive impairment, reduced immune function, metabolic imbalance, and...