Sleep

The small molecule orexin receptor antagonist will be made available for the US market in 2 different doses, in 2020.

A recent analysis from Tulane University has found a healthy sleep pattern could at least partially offset risk of stroke or cardiovascular disease in patients with a high genetic risk.

Investigators show how sleep deprivation has a cognitive impact the following day.

An analysis of the Dongfeng-Tongi cohort has revealed sleeping more than 9 hours per night or taking midday naps lasting longer than 90 minutes was associated with an increase in risk of total stroke.

New data suggests that bipolar disorder 1 is linked with longer sleep durations, while bipolar disorder II is tied to insomnia.

During Kidney Week, Christine Liu, MD, discusses some of the issues geriatric patients face.

A new international study has found patients with spinal cord injuries were 7 times more likely to be fatigued and more than 3 times more likely to have sleep apnea than their able-bodied counterparts.

A new analysis of nearly 500,000 Chinese patients found insomnia symptoms were associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease.

Taha Qazi, MD, summarizes his research presented at ACG 2019 comparing objective sleep parameters in minority IBD patients compared to Caucasian IBD patients.

A study presented at AAO 2019 revealed that obstructive sleep apnea could be a risk factor for diabetic macular edema and refractory diabetic macular edema.

Investigators find zolpidem effectively reduces suicidal ideation, particularly for patients suffering from severe insomnia symptoms.

More than 90% of those surveyed report poor sleep quality impacts the next day negatively.

By doubling the recommended weekly dialysis, patients see a number of benefits, including a reduction in blood pressure and improvements in cardiovascular vibration.

At the annual HFSA meeting, investigators explain how obstructed sleep apnea and central sleep apnea drive cardiovascular disease.

A recent analysis that included data on 284 patients found that more than 80% of patients with resistant hypertension also had obstructive sleep apnea.

Obstructive sleep apnea has been consistently underdiagnosed in US populations. Are screening methods enough?

Addressing the drivers of poor sleep conditions is among the many ways a physician can treat patients without prescription.

How a pattern of poor sleep could begin a cycle of worsened respiratory and cardiovascular health.

Benzodiazepines are a common yet not very well understood drug class for elderly patients with insomnia.

From yoga to over-the-counter drugs, numerous options are available for the sleep condition.

How does the highly recommended practice benefit patients, and where are its gaps in care?

How do physicians help manage their patient's sleep health for best outcomes?

A pattern of poor sleep could lead to worsened psychiatric wellbeing—and eventually, memory loss.

Clinicians have indicated which symptom subtypes are associated with a greater risk of cardiovascular conditions in patients with OSA.

Vanda CEO expressed disappointment after FDA fails to approve jet lag disorder treatment due to unclear clinical significance.

What criteria should physicians follow to properly diagnose insomnia and its many comorbid conditions in older patients?

The approval marks the first ever treatment for patients with narcolepsy that is not scheduled as a controlled substance by the DEA.

Multiple conditions, especially those common in the elderly, can greatly increase the risk of insomnia.

A clinical breakdown of what constitutes primary, secondary, chronic, and acute forms of insomnia.