Sleep Disorder - Sep 20, 2017 Edition

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	September 20, 2017
	Sleep Disorder
	The latest sleep disorder news from News Medical

	Automated messages, telemonitoring effective in improving CPAP adherence among OSA patients Patients with obstructive sleep apnea(OSA) are more likely to use CPAP, or continuous positive airway pressure, when their use is telemonitored and they receive individualized, automated messages that reinforce therapy adherence, according to a randomized, controlled trial published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

	New method can offer cost-effective solution to assess OSA risk and severity Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) affects approximately 34% of men and 17% of women within the adult population. Although sex, aging, and obesity are the main factors associated with OSA, research has shown that larger tongue, lateral pharyngeal walls, tonsils, soft palate, and total pharyngeal soft tissue volumes can also be considered OSA risks.

			Study examines effects of poor sleep on progression of chronic kidney disease People with chronic kidney disease may be especially vulnerable to the deleterious effects of poor sleep, according to a new paper published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

			Study may provide insights into treating autism and other neuropsychiatric disorders Alterations in a naturally occurring chemical in the brain called serotonin have been linked to a number of neuropsychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder as well as autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

			Tibetan yoga practice may reduce sleep disturbances in breast cancer patients undergoing treatment Participating in twice-weekly practice of Tibetan yoga may reduce sleep disturbances and improve sleep quality in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, according to a study from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

	New software could allow thermal cameras in mobile phones to track breathing problems Researchers have developed new software that makes it possible to use low-cost, thermal cameras attached to mobile phones to track how fast a person is breathing.

	Chronic kidney disease patients may be vulnerable to deleterious effects of impaired sleep A new study reveals a potential link between disordered sleep and kidney function loss and early death among individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

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