Sleep Medicine
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GERD and Sleep Disorders Often Go Hand in Glove
Key clinical point: Inquire about potentially treatable sleep disturbances in patients with GERD. Major finding: Nocturnal awakenings were...
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Insomnia in Young Men Boosts Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Risk
Key clinical point: Insomnia symptoms are associated with increased cardiovascular and cerebrovascular event rates in young to middle-aged men....
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Restless Sleep in 11-year-olds Predicts Earlier Substance Use
Key clinical point: Boys with poor sleep quality and quantity start using alcohol and cannabis earlier as teens. Major finding: Every hour less of...
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Women’s Health Initiative May Account for Insomnia’s Upward Trend
Key clinical point: Middle-aged women are increasingly vulnerable to insomnia. Major finding: The prevalence of insomnia or poor sleep among 40-...
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Sleep Apnea in Later Life More Than Doubles Subsequent Alzheimer’s Risk
Key clinical point: Patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea after age 65 may be at increased risk of later developing Alzheimer’s disease...
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Insomnia Is Pervasive in Adult Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Key clinical point: Clinically significant insomnia is extremely common in adults with ADHD or autism spectrum disorder. Major finding: 44% of...
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Exercise Improves Sleep and May Improve Cognitive/Physical Function in MS
Key clinical point: Moderate-intensity exercise may benefit MS patients in terms of improved sleep and perhaps improved cognitive and physical...
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Sleep Apnea Found in 57% of Veterans With PTSD
Key clinical point: Obstructive sleep apnea is prevalent in service members with PTSD. Major finding: More than 57% of active duty service members...