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Early surgery can help kids with sleep-disordered breathing — in surprising ways
Surgical removal of the adenoids and tonsils reduced the number of health care visits and prescriptions for children with mild sleep-disordered breathing compared with watchful waiting, a study found.
Nightmares may increase risk for early death
SAN DIEGO — Frequent distressing dreams may accelerate biological aging and increase the risk for early death, defined by WHO as younger than 70 years, according to a speaker at the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting.
Sleep duration a predictor of high blood pressure in teens regardless of insomnia
Short sleep duration, with and without self-reported insomnia, was predictive of elevated blood pressure and hypertension among adolescents, a speaker reported.
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Q&A: Should the US continue twice-yearly clock changes?
An emerging body of research suggests that twice-yearly clock adjustments may have negative impacts on health, leading some experts to advocate for a permanent time.
Genetic predisposition to neuroticism, insomnia linked to treatment-resistant depression
Genetic predisposition to traits such as depressive affect, neuroticism and insomnia appeared significantly associated with greater risk for treatment-resistant depression, according to a study published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Video intervention benefits childhood cancer survivors with insomnia
A videoconference-based behavioral intervention program significantly improved sleep and quality-of-life among elementary school-aged pediatric cancer survivors, according to study results.
Odds for motor vehicle accidents fall with sleep surgery vs. CPAP in OSA
Among patients with obstructive sleep apnea, those treated with sleep surgery vs. CPAP had decreased odds for motor vehicle accident incidence, according to results published in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
Job strain among US workers significantly associated with sleep disturbances over time
High job strain was significantly associated with sleep disturbances over a follow-up of nearly 10 years, highlighting the importance of early interventions to reduce strain and improve sleep health, according to longitudinal study results.
Sleep-disordered breathing linked to brain aging in Hispanic, Latino adults
Sleep-disordered breathing and worse oxygenation were linked to larger hippocampal volumes a decade later in Hispanic and Latino adults, according to a study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
FDA approves Zepbound for moderate to severe OSA, obesity
The FDA has approved Zepbound (tirzepatide), a prescription medicine for adults with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea and obesity, Eli Lilly and Company announced ina press release.
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