Sleep Medicine News

Increased screen time using multiple devices was linked to poor health habits, including poor dietary patterns and low sleep quality, according to a study published in BMC Public Health.

Patients with narcolepsy type 1 frequently experienced depression, depressive symptoms, suicidal thoughts and risk for suicide, especially those who have untreated narcolepsy, according to study findings published in Neurology.

Patients with obstructive sleep apnea could have an increased risk for adverse COVID-19 outcomes, according to a systematic review published in Sleep Medicine Reviews.

Monitoring of cognitive function may be warranted among middle- and older-aged individuals who sleep for 4 or fewer or 10 or more hours per night, according to results of a pooled cohort study published in JAMA Network Open.

The top five stories in endocrinology last week were all based on presentations from the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research virtual meeting.

Researchers observed a significant negative correlation between the use of smartphones and tablets in the evening and sperm quality.

Primary care physicians’ and sleep specialists’ adherence to recommendations for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea was “fair with low failure rates,” according to researchers.

Loss of sleep could amplify anger in adults, according to research presented at SLEEP 2020.

U.S. veterans who had at least two nightmares a week were more likely to report having one of several cardiovascular conditions, data show.

Although many primary care physicians view sleep health as an important aspect of patient care, recent survey data show that they often feel uncomfortable diagnosing and treating sleep disorders.