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Sleep apnea, congenital heart disease in hospitalized infants strongly associated with death

Infants often aren't screened for sleep apnea, but a new study suggests the disorder may be tied to an increased risk of death in infants with congenital heart disease.

17 Sep 2018

ATS publishes new guideline on role of weight management in sleep apnea treatment

A new guideline focused on the role of weight management in treating adult obstructive sleep apnea has been published online by the American Thoracic Society in the Sept. 15 American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

17 Sep 2018

Many parents blame electronics for sleep problems among teens

It's no secret that many teenagers stay up late to scroll through social media or catch up with friends on phones.

17 Sep 2018

Short-term psychotherapy improves mental health of women caring for children with chronic conditions

Brief cognitive behavioral therapy significantly improved the mental health of women overwhelmed by caring for children with severe chronic health conditions, researchers at the University of Louisville have found.

14 Sep 2018

The Digital Health Platform That’s Tackling Chronic Health Conditions

An interview with Simon Pickup from Liva Healthcare about the Liva digital health platform and how it is changing the lives of patients with chronic diseases.

From Liva Healthcare UK 14 Sep 2018

New statement provides detailed overview of how to diagnose, treat resistant hypertension

Resistant hypertension affects 12 percent to15 percent of patients treated for high blood pressure according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association.

14 Sep 2018

Sleep apnea can favor lung cancer growth in young individuals

A scientific study, conducted with animal models, states that sleep apnea can favor lung cancer growth in young individuals. Thus, aging would be a protecting factor against the fast tumor development, induced by this sleep alteration.

12 Sep 2018

Cocaine-addicted rats show long-lasting increases in number of orexin neurons

A study in cocaine-addicted rats reports long-lasting increases in the number of neurons that produce orexin—a chemical messenger important for sleep and appetite—that may be at the root of the addiction.

12 Sep 2018

Treating sleep apnea in stroke patients provides significant benefits

A large study has found that commencing treatment for sleep apnea as soon as possible after a stroke or a mini-stroke significantly improves speech impairment and other neurological symptoms as well as walking and other physical functioning.

11 Sep 2018

Medical cannabis provides relief across dozens of health symptoms, study shows

Utilizing new mobile application technology, researchers at The University of New Mexico found that medical cannabis provides immediate symptom relief across dozens of health symptoms with relatively minimal negative side effects.

11 Sep 2018

MyVytalics launches new personal app focusing on genes related to sleep patterns, nutrition

MyVytalics, a privately held company, today announced the release of MySleepInsights, a personal genomics app focusing on genes associated with sleep patterns and nutrition.

10 Sep 2018

New guidelines for TBI incorporate insights from rehabilitation professionals

Clinical practice guidelines play a critical role in promoting quality care for patients with traumatic brain injury.

7 Sep 2018

Daytime sleepiness found to be a potential risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease

Older adults who frequently report feeling sleepy during the day are three times more likely to develop Alzheimer's in later life, according to a new study.

7 Sep 2018

College years are time of increased risk of stressful events, finds new study

For college-bound students and their families, the start of the school year can be a time of excitement and optimism, but a new study brings to light that the college years are also a time of increased risk of stressful events and a wide range of accompanying mental health challenges, including risk of suicide.

7 Sep 2018

Brief sleep intervention reduces risk of obesity years later

When it comes to obesity prevention, sleep is not usually something that springs to mind, but a University of Otago research team has found we should not underestimate its importance.

6 Sep 2018

Research finds why foods high in unsaturated fats protect against cardiovascular disease

Foods high in unsaturated fats may protect against cardiovascular disease, and new research published today in Nature Communications has uncovered why.

6 Sep 2018

Sleep quality linked with adherence to Mediterranean diet

Sleep quality, but not sleep duration, was positively associated with adherence to the Mediterranean diet in a Geriatrics and Gerontology International study of 1639 adults ≥65 years old.

6 Sep 2018

New evidence-based guidelines help to detect, manage pediatric mild traumatic brain injury

New evidence-based guidelines, developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with input from the American College of Emergency Physicians and others put forward recommendations for a broad range of health care providers responsible for detection and management of pediatric mild traumatic brain injury, most of which are concussions.

6 Sep 2018

New mobile research app platform may eliminate barriers existing in pregnancy research

For years, pregnant women have been underrepresented in biomedical research. Current treatments, interventions and guidelines do a poor job of taking into consideration the diverse characteristics of all pregnant women.

6 Sep 2018

Marmosets can mimic both motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease

Small, New World monkeys called marmosets can mimic the sleep disturbances, changes in circadian rhythm, and cognitive impairment people with Parkinson's disease develop, according to a new study by scientists at Texas Biomedical Research Institute.

6 Sep 2018

Sleep News and Research

Latest Sleep News and Research

Sleep apnea, congenital heart disease in hospitalized infants strongly associated with death

ATS publishes new guideline on role of weight management in sleep apnea treatment

Many parents blame electronics for sleep problems among teens

Short-term psychotherapy improves mental health of women caring for children with chronic conditions

The Digital Health Platform That’s Tackling Chronic Health Conditions

New statement provides detailed overview of how to diagnose, treat resistant hypertension

Sleep apnea can favor lung cancer growth in young individuals

Cocaine-addicted rats show long-lasting increases in number of orexin neurons

Treating sleep apnea in stroke patients provides significant benefits

Medical cannabis provides relief across dozens of health symptoms, study shows

MyVytalics launches new personal app focusing on genes related to sleep patterns, nutrition

New guidelines for TBI incorporate insights from rehabilitation professionals

Daytime sleepiness found to be a potential risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease

College years are time of increased risk of stressful events, finds new study

Brief sleep intervention reduces risk of obesity years later

Research finds why foods high in unsaturated fats protect against cardiovascular disease

Sleep quality linked with adherence to Mediterranean diet

New evidence-based guidelines help to detect, manage pediatric mild traumatic brain injury

New mobile research app platform may eliminate barriers existing in pregnancy research

Marmosets can mimic both motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease

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