MEDICAL EXPRESS - SLEEP APNEA

1. Bidirectional association seen for sleep disorders, chronic kidney disease

   There are bidirectional associations for sleep disorders with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a review published in the November issue of Chronic Kidney Journal.

2. Females sleep less and awaken more frequently than males, which may have broad implications for medical research

   Females sleep less, wake up more often and get less restorative sleep than males, according to a new animal study by University of Colorado Boulder researchers.

3. New research provides fresh, large-scale look at who's coming up short on sleep

   Most adults in the U.S. get less sleep than recommended across the board, and some racial and ethnic groups fare even worse, according to a new study that used readings from thousands of people who wore commercially available fitness trackers that monitored their sleep.

4. Controlled experiment investigates how jet lag can disrupt metabolism

   A new study from the University of Surrey and the University of Aberdeen has found that disruptions to our body clock, such as those experienced during jetlag, impact our metabolism—but to a lesser extent than sleepiness and the primary clock in the brain.

5. Brain injury rehabilitation study reveals neural mechanisms of sleep-dependent motor learning

   New research published by scientists at Kessler Foundation provides critical insights into the role of sleep in motor learning for individuals recovering from traumatic brain injury (TBI). The study sheds light on how sleep, specifically a short nap, influences brain activity associated with motor skill improvement, with implications for optimizing rehabilitation strategies.

6. New guideline provides treatment recommendations for restless legs syndrome

   A new clinical practice guideline developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine provides updated recommendations for the treatment of restless legs syndrome. The guideline reflects the latest scientific evidence and recommends significant changes in the standard treatment of RLS in adults.

7. Daily exposure to intense cold can improve sleep quality

   Daily full-body cryostimulation—exposure to extreme cold—improves sleep quality and mood in healthy young men and women, according to new research by scientists at Université de Montreal and Université de Poitiers, in France.

8. Mouth-taping to treat sleep apnea: Here are the risks

   An unhealthy diet and an indolent life are well known causes of heart disease and stroke. But sleep apnea—where people temporarily stop breathing while asleep because their airway collapses—is also a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

9. Research shows non-hallucinogenic marijuana constituent increases sleep in rats

   Research by scientists at the University of Sydney has identified a constituent in the cannabis plant that improves sleep. Their report is the first to use objective measures to show the component, known as cannabinol (CBN), increases sleep in rats.

10. Consistent bedtime linked with better child emotion and behavior regulation

    Sleep can affect a child's attitude and behavior, as many parents can attest, but a consistent bedtime may be more influential than sleep quality or duration, according to a new publication authored by researchers in the Penn State College of Health and Human Development and Penn State College of Medicine.

11. Mental fatigue leads to loss of self-control by putting brain areas to sleep, finds study

    Prolonged mental fatigue can wear down brain areas crucial for an individual's ability to self-control, and can cause people to behave more aggressively.

12. Successful aging starts with a good night's sleep, study suggests

    Researchers at Wenzhou Medical University in China have discovered that changes in sleep patterns as we age are associated with lower odds of successful aging.

13. Neuroscientists investigate developmental and genetic factors affecting sleep behavior

    Mubarak Hussain Syed, an assistant professor of Biology at The University of New Mexico, along with a team of UNM students and collaborators at the University of Pennsylvania, is investigating how developmental and genetic factors affect sleep behavior. As in most of their projects, the Syed lab team uses Drosophila, commonly known as a fruit fly, for their research.

14. Poor sleep quality linked to incident motoric cognitive risk syndrome

    Poor sleep quality may be associated with incidental, but not prevalent, motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR), a predementia syndrome characterized by slow gait speed and cognitive complaints, according to a study published online Nov. 6 in Neurology.

15. Winter's onset brings mood changes to many Americans, poll finds

    Many Americans experience a "winter funk" as the days grow shorter and temperatures turn colder, a new American Psychiatric Association poll reports.

16. Snooze your way to well-being: Study finds 46 extra minutes of sleep boosts gratitude and resilience

    Research has shown the numerous positive benefits that come with good sleep habits. Now, a new study from Baylor University shows that even subtle changes in the amount of sleep—in fact, only 46 extra minutes of sleep per night—are linked to improvements to overall well-being, including a beneficial impact on a person's gratitude, flourishing, resilience and prosocial behaviors.

17. Cardiologist offers tips for better sleep

    No matter if you need five hours of sleep or eight, the key is getting good, refreshing rest. According to Dr. Virend Somers, a cardiologist who specializes in sleep disorders, how much sleep a person needs varies from person to person. However, there are some simple tips that everyone can use to get better sleep.

18. Study reveals the importance of new overtime restrictions on physician's mental health in Japan

    Physicians are a vital component of the health care landscape and along with other medical professionals, they ensure timely diagnosis, treatment, and management of complex illnesses. They regularly work extended and overnight shifts, often at the cost of sleep.

19. Daylight saving time ends Sunday. Time to 'fall back' an hour

    The good news: You will get a glorious extra hour of sleep. The bad: It'll be dark as a pocket by late afternoon for the next few months in the U.S.

20. Daylight saving time ends this weekend. This is how to prepare for the potential health effects

    The good news: You will get a glorious extra hour of sleep. The bad: It'll be dark as a pocket by late afternoon for the next few months in the U.S.

21. Expert weighs in on trending topics in sleep health

    Something to ponder as we welcome the extra hour of sleep from the return to standard time: If we're looking into sleep hacks—things like the "sleepy girl mocktail," mouth taping, or something called "chronoworking"—does that mean we're getting better at prioritizing sleep in our lives?

22. Sleep apnea contribute to dementia in older adults, especially women: Study

    A common yet underdiagnosed sleep disorder contributes to the development of dementia among adults—particularly women, a Michigan Medicine study suggests.

23. Vitamin K₂ reduces dreaded nighttime leg cramps in clinical trial

    They strike in the middle of the night without warning. A painful contraction of the calf muscle wrenches sleepers out of dreamland and throws them into a Greco-Roman wrestling match with an unseen opponent. The dreaded leg cramp has struck again.

24. Election fears are keeping Americans awake at night, survey shows

    If anxiety over this year's presidential election is keeping you up at night, you're not alone.

25. Winter depression is real and there are many ways to fight back

    As winter approaches and daylight hours grow shorter, people prone to seasonal depression can feel it in their bodies and brains.

26. Humans evolved to share beds: How your sleeping companions may affect you now

    Recent research on animal sleep behavior has revealed that sleep is influenced by the animals around them. Olive baboons, for instance, sleep less as group sizes increase, while mice can synchronize their rapid eye movement (REM) cycles.

27. Research suggests sleep plays key role in predicting suicidal thoughts

    A restless night aggravates symptoms in those experiencing suicidal thoughts, as psychologists have found in their study on the short-term risk factors of suicide. They argue that targeting sleep could thus be essential for suicide prevention.

28. Study finds most people don't gain extra sleep from clock change

    A lot of people dread the clocks going back an hour in winter—but reassure themselves that at least they'll get an extra hour's sleep. However, in my new study, my colleagues and I found most people do not (or can not) take advantage of the full extra hour of sleep in autumn.

29. Daylight saving time clock changes have substantial, but short-lived effect on how much sleep we get

    With the clocks going back this weekend in the U.K., a new study has found that moving the clocks one hour forward in Spring and one hour back in Autumn has a substantial, but short-lived effect on sleep duration.

30. Why night owls struggle more when the clocks go back

    When the clocks go back and we gain an extra hour, it might seem like a welcome bonus. But not for everyone. Night owls, those who naturally prefer staying up late and waking up late, often find this time of year particularly difficult.