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Nurse-Delivered Sleep Restriction Therapy Reduced Insomnia Symptoms

The cost-effective program has the potential to make insomnia treatment widely available

Aug 15, 2023
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Morning Naps in Elderly People May Reflect Dementia Risk

Relationship vanishes after adjusting for comorbidities, however

Jun 08, 2023
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For Some, Sex Is Better Sleep Aid Than Pill, Small Survey Finds

Two-thirds of people who use sleep meds said they slept just as well or better after sex

Jun 07, 2023
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Sleep-Disordered Breathing Tied to Brain Volumes in Amyloid-Positive Older Adults

Relationships not seen in people without amyloid plaques

Jun 01, 2023
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Catching the Optimal Amount of Z's May Be Protective Against Long COVID

Women who had the most healthy prepandemic sleep scores saw a 30% lower risk

May 30, 2023
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1 in 3 Doctors Sued; Sleep Apnea Dangers; Tainted Arthritis Products

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

May 11, 2023
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Daytime Sleepiness Drugs of Varying Performance in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Solriamfetol had particularly strong showing in network meta-analysis

May 08, 2023
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Is There a Wrong Way to Take a Midday Nap?

Duration of siestas associated with health outcomes

Apr 26, 2023
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Melatonin Gummies May Not Be What They Claim to Be

Nearly 90% of brands were mislabeled, lab analysis shows

Apr 25, 2023
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Alzheimer's Proteins Reduced by Sleep Drug

Both amyloid and tau levels fell in early trial

Apr 21, 2023
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Poor Sleep After COVID Hospitalization: Dyspnea Is Part of the Equation

Worsening sleep quality, duration, and regularity associated with impaired lung function

Apr 15, 2023
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Reworked Philips CPAP, BiPAP Machines May Not Deliver Correct Therapy

And some of the remediated breathing devices may not provide any treatment at all, FDA warns

Apr 10, 2023
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Tongue Nerve Stimulator Does Good for Sleep Apnea Patients

THN3 trial shows reduced apnea, improvement in quality of life

Apr 06, 2023
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Sleep Problems Tied to Increased Stroke Risk

Long unplanned naps, poor sleep quality, apnea among red flags

Apr 05, 2023
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