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Investigators aimed to characterize and evaluate the prevalence of sleep symptoms in patients with long COVID syndrome.

Insomnia, Hypersomnia Identified as Symptoms of Long COVID Syndrome

Factors including trust of information, fear, and resilience were related to insomnia and suicidal thoughts in healthcare workers, general population and outpatients. 

Study Evaluates Insomnia and Suicidality Among Healthcare Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic

A cohort study aimed to examine the risk of overdose when treating patients with benzodiazepines compared with alternative therapies for sleep disorders, specifically in young people.

Compared With Other Treatments for Sleep Disorders, Benzodiazepines Increase Risk of Overdose

The burden of sleep disorders is high among the transgender or gender-nonconforming population and this study evaluated the role of gender-affirming therapy on that relationship. 

Transgender Youth on Gender-Affirming Therapy are Less Affected by Sleep Disorders

A study published in Diabetologia discovered that individuals who are exposed to high light pollution while they sleep show a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Research Identifies Sleep Habit That's Linked to Diabetes Risk

Sleep Medicine Expert Daniel Gottlieb, MD, MPH, details a response to the USPSTF screening recommendations for obstructive sleep apnea in a primary care setting. 

New Obstructive Sleep Apnea Screening Recommendation Highlights Gap in Sleep Medicine

US Prevention Services Task Force (USPSTF) announces that after reviewing the clinical utility of obstructive sleep apnea screening tools in a primary care setting, there's insufficient evidence to determine the balance between benefit and harm.

Updated Recommendations for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in General Population

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for insomnia is the front-line treatment for sleep disturbance. However, the effectiveness of this approach for those with primary brain tumors hasn't been evaluated until now.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Improves Insomnia in Patients with Primary Brain Tumor

"Having the ability to enhance the sleep quality in a way that is scientifically important, and also taking into account objective measurements opens a lot of possibilities," Gary Garcia-Molina, PhD, said in an interview.

Smart Bed Technology and the Future of Sleep Science

Because unhealthy sleep is associated with multiple conditions and higher risk of mortality, investigators call for further research on the potential to optimize overall sleep health in the US.

New Research Reveals Critical Need to Improve Sleep Health in US

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