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Clinical Neurology
Itay Tokatly Latzer, Riva Tauman, Noam Senderowich, Raviv Markovitz, Anat Bachar-Zipori, Ainat Klein, Hadas Meirson, Aviva Fattal-Valevski, Moran Hausman-Kedem
Summary: The presence of sleep disturbances in adolescents with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) was assessed and it was found that sleep disturbances were common among IIH patients, regardless of their weight and disease-related characteristics. Screening for sleep disturbances in adolescents with IIH is recommended as part of their multidisciplinary management.
PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Daniela Laudisio, Luigi Barrea, Gabriella Pugliese, Sara Aprano, Bianca Castellucci, Silvia Savastano, Annamaria Colao, Giovanna Muscogiuri
Summary: Sleep disturbances during menopause are caused by various factors including hormonal changes, psychiatric disorders, obesity, and reduced melatonin levels. Nutritional strategies are crucial for managing menopause-related sleep disturbances, particularly in addressing obesity and overweight. Certain foods like soy, fish, whole grains, vegetables, and fruits can help decrease symptoms such as depression and vasomotor symptoms associated with sleep disturbances in postmenopausal women.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCES AND NUTRITION
(2021)
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Neurosciences
Rishi Sharma, Meet Parikh, Vaibhav Mishra, Abigail Zuniga, Pradeep Sahota, Mahesh Thakkar
Summary: Alcohol has sleep-inducing effects but its efficacy diminishes over time and can cause sleep disruptions. Chronic and excessive alcohol intake leads to alcohol use disorder, and alcohol-related sleep problems have both clinical and economic significance.
BRAIN RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2022)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Fabio Pizza, Lucie Barateau, Yves Dauvilliers, Giuseppe Plazzi
Summary: The orexins, or hypocretins, are neuropeptides produced by neurons in the lateral hypothalamus and play a role in regulating sleep, wakefulness, and other functions. Destruction of orexin neurons leads to narcolepsy in humans, and impairments in orexin signaling cause narcoleptic-like symptoms in animals. The discovery of orexins has revolutionized sleep research and holds promise for therapeutic applications in various fields.
JOURNAL OF SLEEP RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Bianca Castellucci, Luigi Barrea, Daniela Laudisio, Sara Aprano, Gabriella Pugliese, Silvia Savastano, Annamaria Colao, Giovanna Muscogiuri
Summary: Research has shown a connection between obesity and sleep disturbances, as well as the impact of diet choices on sleep quality and duration. Nutrition serves as a crucial tool not only for weight loss, but also for improving sleep in patients with obesity and sleep disturbances.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCES AND NUTRITION
(2021)
Review
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Nour Makarem, Carmela Alcantara, Natasha Williams, Natalie A. Bello, Marwah Abdalla
Summary: Recent literature has shown an association between short sleep duration, shift work, and obstructive sleep apnea with hypertension risk and blood pressure levels, with shift work potentially exacerbating the effects of short sleep on blood pressure. Continuous positive airway pressure treatment may improve blood pressure control in patients with hypertension. Efforts in educating patients and healthcare providers on the importance of identifying and treating sleep disturbances for hypertension prevention and management are crucial for advancing this research area.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Hyunjin Jo, Dongyeop Kim, Jooyeon Song, Sujung Choi, Eunyeon Joo
Summary: The study found that nearly half of patients with REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) had significant sleep disorders, including comorbid obstructive sleep apnea or periodic limb movements. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy may help alleviate RBD symptoms in patients with comorbid obstructive sleep apnea.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Tianwei Xu, Reiner Rugulies, Jussi Vahtera, Sari Stenholm, Jaana Pentti, Linda L. Magnusson Hanson, Goeran Kecklund, Jimmi Mathisen, Mads Nordentoft, Mika Kivimaki, Naja Hulvej Rod
Summary: The clustering and changes in workplace psychosocial resources are associated with sleep disturbances among workers, indicating the importance of favorable resource clustering in reducing the risk of sleep disturbances.
Review
Clinical Neurology
Michelle F. Devine, Erik K. St. Louis
Summary: Recent research has shown potential immune-mediated etiopathogenesis for the associations between sleep disorders and neurological autoimmunity. Sleep dysfunction may be underestimated, but sleep testing could potentially offer objective biomarkers to support autoimmune diagnosis.
Review
Clinical Neurology
Giorgia Spaggiari, Marilina Romeo, Livio Casarini, Antonio R. M. Granata, Manuela Simoni, Daniele Santi
Summary: Review on the association between sleep disorders and human fertility, covering different aspects of reproductive functions and proposing possible physiological mechanisms.
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Neurosciences
Ifrah Zawar, Meghan K. Mattos, Carol Manning, Mark Quigg
Summary: The study found that the prevalence of insomnia varies across normal, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia groups, and is associated with AD biomarkers. Insomnia patients had higher cognitive assessment scores and less neurodegeneration, while nighttime behaviors were correlated with worse cognition and more neurodegeneration. Longitudinal associations also showed similar findings between sleep disorders and cognition and hippocampal volume.
JOURNAL OF ALZHEIMERS DISEASE
(2022)
Review
Neurosciences
Bijia Song, Jun-Chao Zhu
Summary: This review investigates the role of cerebellar activity during normal sleep and the association between cerebellar dysfunction and sleep disorders. Large-scale, multicenter trials are still needed to confirm these findings and provide early identification and intervention strategies to improve cerebellar function and the sleep quality of patients.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE
(2021)
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Clinical Neurology
Ramona Cordani, Marco Veneruso, Flavia Napoli, Claudia Milanaccio, Antonio Verrico, Alessandro Consales, Matteo Cataldi, Daniela Fava, Natascia Di Iorgi, Mohamad Maghnie, Maria Margherita Mancardi, Lino Nobili
Summary: Craniopharyngiomas can lead to significant neurological and endocrinological complications, including disturbances in sleep-wake regulation, altered sleep structure, and changes in sleep-wake rhythm. Accurate diagnosis and differential diagnosis of sleep disorders are crucial in patients with this type of tumor.
JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
(2021)
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Clinical Neurology
Angelique Savall, Pierre Marcoux, Rodolphe Charles, Beatrice Trombert, Frederic Roche, Mathieu Berger
Summary: The FIRESLEEP study evaluated sleep quality and disturbances among French firefighters, with results indicating poor sleep quality and high prevalence of sleep disturbances, particularly among professional firefighters. Risk factors for poor sleep quality included known sleep disorders, treated anxiety/depression, night calls, and insomnia symptoms, while risk factors for excessive daytime sleepiness were short sleep duration, taking naps, and insomnia symptoms. Older age was found to be a protective factor for excessive daytime sleepiness. Preventive measures such as education and systematic screening were recommended to mitigate the impact of sleep disturbances on firefighters' overall health.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Risa Matsuda, Takashi Kohno, Shun Kohsaka, Yasuyuki Shiraishi, Yoshinori Katsumata, Kentaro Hayashida, Shinsuke Yuasa, Seiji Takatsuki, Keiichi Fukuda
Summary: The study revealed that depression and anxiety are not uncommon among patients with cardiovascular diseases, and poor sleep quality could be a significant risk factor associated with psychological disturbances.