The HCPLive insomnia page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and insights on sleeplessness. This page consists of interviews, articles, podcasts, and videos on the research, treatment and development of therapies for insomnia, and more.
Healthy Sleep Pattern Can Offset Genetic Stroke Risk
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.
Impairment Tests Show Impact Sleep-Onset Insomnia
Investigators show how sleep deprivation has a cognitive impact the following day.
Sleeping Too Much, Too Often Could Increase Risk of Stroke
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.
Investigators Link Sleeping Habits with Bipolar Disorder Subtype
New data suggests that bipolar disorder 1 is linked with longer sleep durations, while bipolar disorder II is tied to insomnia.
Sleep Apnea, Insomnia, Hypertension Combination Increases Mortality Rate
In a presentation during AHA, investigators present new evidence linking sleep issues with poorer outcomes for hypertension patients.
Christine Liu, MD: Depression Coupled with Chronic Kidney Failure Daunting For Geriatric Patients
During Kidney Week, Christine Liu, MD, discusses some of the issues geriatric patients face.
Patients with Spinal Injuries More Likely to be Fatigued, have Sleep Apnea
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.
Study Finds Insomnia Associated with Increased Risk of Heart Disease, Stroke
A new analysis of nearly 500,000 Chinese patients found insomnia symptoms were associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease.
Connected Patient Challenge: Innovators Worldwide Answer Boston Scientific
Taha Qazi, MD: The Role of Sleep in Diverse Populations With IBD
Taha Qazi, MD, summarizes his research presented at ACG 2019 comparing objective sleep parameters in minority IBD patients compared to Caucasian IBD patients.
Sleep Apnea a Potential Risk Factor for Diabetic Macular Edema
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.
Insomnia Drug Reduces Suicidal Ideation
Investigators find zolpidem effectively reduces suicidal ideation, particularly for patients suffering from severe insomnia symptoms.
Survey Shows the Lingering Impact of Insomnia
More than 90% of those surveyed report poor sleep quality impacts the next day negatively.
More Frequent, Intense Dialysis Beneficial to Patients
By doubling the recommended weekly dialysis, patients see a number of benefits, including a reduction in blood pressure and improvements in cardiovascular vibration.
Distinct Link Found Between Sleep Apnea and Cardiovascular Disease
At the annual HFSA meeting, investigators explain how obstructed sleep apnea and central sleep apnea drive cardiovascular disease.
Prevalence and Characteristics of OSA in Patients with Resistant Hypertension
A recent analysis that included data on 284 patients found that more than 80% of patients with resistant hypertension also had obstructive sleep apnea.
Reena Mehra, MD, MS: The Struggle to Diagnose OSA
Obstructive sleep apnea has been consistently underdiagnosed in US populations. Are screening methods enough?
Al Rizzo, MD: Treating Poor Sleep in Lung Health
Addressing the drivers of poor sleep conditions is among the many ways a physician can treat patients without prescription.
Al Rizzo, MD: The Role of Sleep in Lung Health
How a pattern of poor sleep could begin a cycle of worsened respiratory and cardiovascular health.
Karl Doghramji, MD: Managing Elderly Insomnia Prescription
Benzodiazepines are a common yet not very well understood drug class for elderly patients with insomnia.
Karl Doghramji, MD: Alternative Insomnia Care
From yoga to over-the-counter drugs, numerous options are available for the sleep condition.
Karl Doghramji, MD: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Insomnia
How does the highly recommended practice benefit patients, and where are its gaps in care?
Karl Doghramji, MD: Sleep Hygiene
How do physicians help manage their patient's sleep health for best outcomes?
Karl Doghramji, MD: Consequences of Insomnia
A pattern of poor sleep could lead to worsened psychiatric wellbeing—and eventually, memory loss.
Future Management of Insomnia Disorder in Elderly Patients
Treating Insomnia in the Elderly: Orexin Receptor Antagonist
Insomnia in the Elderly: Selection of Pharmacologic Therapy
Wakefulness-Targeted Agents in Insomnia Management
Pharmacologic Therapy for Insomnia in the Elderly
Insomnia Management: Optimizing Nonpharmacologic Methods