Two new studies show that people with narcolepsy have a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular disease and adverse cardiac events. The research found a 77% increased risk of any cardiovascular disease and an 82% increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events.
A new study found that college students exhibit lower levels of empathic concern and accuracy when they are less alert. The researchers suggest that sufficient sleep is essential for maintaining cognitive and affective empathy.
A study found that low-dose acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) can reduce pro-inflammatory responses to sleep restriction. The treatment reduced interleukin-6 expression, COX-1/COX-2 double positive cells in monocytes, and C-reactive protein serum levels.
A new study found that 29 out of 35 unique sleep tips shared on TikTok have empirical support, with six unsupported by scientific evidence. The research suggests that the public is learning appropriate sleep hygiene tips through social media.
A new study has found that older adults with sleep apnea are more likely to use health services in the future, including hospitalization. The study analyzed data from nearly 20,000 participants and found a 21% higher odds of hospitalization among those with sleep apnea.
A new study explores the relationship between sleep quality and ADHD symptoms in teens, revealing that household chaos and poor sleep hygiene are significant mediators. Improving daily routines and household stability can help alleviate sleep difficulties in adolescents with ADHD symptoms.
A study found that adolescents who slept less than 4 hours a night were two times more likely to attempt suicide, while improved sleep duration could potentially lower suicide risk among teens. Sleep moderates the association between bullying and suicide in U.S. teenagers.
A new study found a strong correlation between social media usage and sleep duration in adolescents, with specific areas of the brain involved. The research suggests that digital engagement and poor sleep quality can alter neural reward sensitivity, potentially affecting adolescent brain development.
A new study demonstrates that greater adherence to positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy is associated with higher levels of relationship satisfaction and lower levels of conflict among couples. The research also shows that higher sleep efficiency among patients contributes to better relationship outcomes as reported by both partners.
A new study presented at SLEEP 2024 conference found that better sleep health is associated with lower levels of loneliness. The association was strongest among younger adults, suggesting that improving sleep could have a beneficial effect on loneliness, especially in young people.
The Associated Professional Sleep Societies has awarded University of Arizona sleep researcher Michael Grandner the 2024 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leadership Award. The award recognizes Grandner's work to increase diversity and inclusion in sleep medicine through his research and educational programs.
The Sleep Research Society has recognized four individuals with its 2024 awards, honoring their exceptional contributions to sleep and circadian science, education, and public health. The winners include Dr. Elizabeth Klerman, Dr. David Raizen, Michael Perlis, and Julie Flygare.
The AASM has announced five 2024 award recipients, including Dr. Michael Littner, Dr. Shahrokh Javaheri, Dr. Iris Perez, Lynne Lamberg, and Dr. Lisa Wolfe, for their significant contributions to research, education, advocacy, and clinical care in sleep medicine.
Nearly 5,000 sleep professionals will attend SLEEP 2024, featuring rapid-fire symposia, lectures, and poster presentations on topics like sleep health inequities and artificial intelligence in the clinical setting. The event will also include keynote addresses and awards ceremonies.
A new research commentary highlights AI's potential uses in sleep medicine for clinical applications, lifestyle management, and population health. The committee also reviewed barriers and challenges associated with using AI-enabled technologies.
A new study found that children with chronic medical conditions who also have a diagnosed sleep disorder are nearly two times more likely to have increased health care utilization. The most common sleep disorder diagnosis was sleep-disordered breathing, which was present in 1,796 children.
A new study examined three decades of malpractice claims and found that medical incident severity and payment decisions were higher during daylight saving time compared to standard time. The results suggest that the spring transition to daylight saving time has a significant impact on healthcare outcomes and costs.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine supports permanent standard time, citing its benefits for health and safety. The updated position statement emphasizes the need to replace daylight saving time with year-round standard time.
The Sleep Research Society advocates for the elimination of daylight saving time and adoption of permanent standard time due to its association with acute sleep loss and chronic circadian misalignment. This can lead to stress, altered metabolism, and inflammation, ultimately resulting in adverse health consequences.
The 36th annual SLEEP 2022 meeting will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina, from June 4-8, featuring thousands of attendees and over 100 sessions on sleep health disparities, innovations in behavioral sleep medicine, and more. Dr. Susan Redline will present the keynote address on obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has released a new clinical practice guideline recommending referral to upper airway or bariatric surgery for adults with obstructive sleep apnea who are intolerant of CPAP therapy. The guideline provides strong recommendations for treatment, considering factors such as BMI and patient adherence.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and Sleep Research Society (SRS) have published guiding principles for determining optimal work shift durations. The principles consider factors such as physical and mental fatigue, job requirements, safety risks, lifestyle factors, and health to find a balance between competing goals.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine's new position statement emphasizes the biological necessity of sleep for health and well-being in children, adolescents, and adults. Insufficient sleep and untreated sleep disorders are linked to increased health risks such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and workplace accidents.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Dr. Omonigho Bubu and three others on their 2021 Trainee Investigator Awards for outstanding research presentations at SLEEP 2021. Their studies focus on sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea, and its association with Alzheimer's disease.
A study analyzing data from over 163,000 Fitbit users found a slight increase in sleep duration and a decrease in sleep timing irregularities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers also observed a reduction in bedtime variability and an improvement in resting heart rates.
A telemedicine program has improved access to sleep care for rural veterans, with the number of patients seen at VHA TeleSleep locations tripling between 2017 and 2020. The program has also shown significant success in treating obstructive sleep apnea and other sleep disorders.
Dr. Charlene Gamaldo receives inaugural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leadership Award for her efforts to increase diversity in sleep medicine and close health disparities. The award is presented by the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, a joint initiative of American Academy of Sleep Medicine and Sleep Research Society.
A study of 700 children found that persistent childhood insomnia symptoms were associated with a higher risk of developing internalizing disorders, including depressive disorders and anxiety disorders. The researchers suggest that early interventions may be necessary to prevent future mental health problems.
A recent study suggests that using CPAP therapy for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea reduces the risk of heart problems. Patients with untreated sleep apnea are at a higher risk of cardiovascular events, but those who use CPAP have a lower risk.
A new wearable electroencephalogram device gathers reliable sleep data from the ear, measuring neural signature stability over time. The study found a 90.1% classification accuracy for individualized signatures.
A recent study found that college football teams' performance is associated with both the direction of travel and the time of day when games were played. Away teams playing in the afternoon allowed more points and forced more opponent turnovers than those playing in the evening, while teams traveling eastward threw more interceptions.
A deep neural network model accurately predicts brain age with a mean absolute error of 4.6 years based on EEG data, and its results show correlations with diseases such as epilepsy, stroke, and sleep-disordered breathing. The study suggests that these conditions are associated with deviations in predicted age from chronological age.
A nearly 2,500-adult study found that difficulty falling asleep as compared to other insomnia symptoms predicts cognitive decline 14 years later. Regular screening for insomnia may help identify individuals at risk for cognitive impairments.
A new study found that dreams often combine fragments of multiple life experiences and anticipate future events, tracing back to a memory source in 53.5% of cases. The study also discovered that nearly half of reports with a memory source were connected to multiple past experiences.
A recent study found that sleep timing and duration are associated with an increased risk of cannabis use and binge drinking among teens and young adults. Late-night preference predicted a greater likelihood of any cannabis use, while later sleep timing on the weekend predicted more severe binge drinking.
A study of over 700,000 TBI patients found that those with sleep disorders had a 25% higher risk of developing dementia. The risk was similar for male and female patients, highlighting the importance of targeted awareness about sleep disorders in TBI patients.
The Virtual SLEEP 2021 meeting features over 60 sessions on clinical sleep science and practice, basic and translational sleep and circadian science, and technologist tracks. Keynote speakers include Eus JW Van Someren and Wendy Troxel, presenting on topics such as insomnia, COVID-19 impact on adult sleep health, and disparities in sleep.
A recent update from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine highlights the benefits of telemedicine in providing safe and effective sleep care. The use of telemedicine has improved adherence to CPAP therapy for obstructive sleep apnea patients, while cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia shows similar results to in-person treatment.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has announced its 2021 award recipients, recognizing excellence in clinical practice, research, education, and advocacy. M. Safwan Badr, Terri Weaver, Scott Williams, and Indira Gurubhagavatula are among those honored for their dedication to advancing sleep care and enhancing sleep health.
Four sleep and circadian scientists were selected as 2021 SRS award recipients, including Allison G. Harvey for her treatment development research, Colin E. Sullivan for his novel discoveries on sleep apnea, Girardin Jean-Louis for his education and outreach efforts, and James K. Walsh for his public service and leadership in the field.
A new study found that treating obstructive sleep apnea with CPAP therapy increased self-reported physical activity in adults with a history of heart disease. The study also showed the CPAP group was more likely to report activity levels consistent with expert recommendations.
The Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine has published a special 15th anniversary collection featuring influential studies on sleep disorders and other topics. The selected papers have had a significant impact on the field, with landmark reviews like "Behavioral and physiological consequences of sleep restriction" still widely cited today.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has published a new clinical practice guideline supporting cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia as the most effective treatment for chronic insomnia disorder. The guideline also recommends multi-component brief therapies and single-component therapies like stimulus control and relaxation ther...
Researchers found a significant increase in online search queries for 'insomnia' between April and May 2020, coinciding with the COVID-19 pandemic. This surge was associated with higher rates of insomnia symptoms, particularly during prime sleeping hours.
A new study found that adults with untreated sleep apnea are more likely to be hospitalized for the flu, while those using CPAP therapy had a lower risk. The study also suggested that treating sleep apnea may have a beneficial effect on the immune system and reduce health care costs.
A randomized, controlled trial found weighted blankets significantly reduced insomnia severity and improved sleep quality in participants with psychiatric disorders. Nearly 60% of users experienced a 50% or more decrease in insomnia severity compared to 5.4% in the control group.
A new study by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found that atheists and agnostics sleep better than Catholics and Baptists. 73% of atheists reported getting seven or more hours of sleep per night, compared to 63% of Catholics and 55% of Baptists.
A recent experimental study found that even mild sleep restriction impairs information disclosure during criminal interviews, contradicting widespread assumptions. Sleep-restricted participants provided around 7% less information and reported lower motivation to recall details.
Research reveals that losing sleep leads to increased anger and frustration over time. Well-slept individuals adapt better to stressful situations, whereas sleep-restricted individuals exhibit higher anger in response to aversive stimuli.
Researchers found a statistically significant increase in adverse medical events following the spring time change, with a 18% rise in human error-related incidents. The study suggests that sleep loss caused by the time change may contribute to this risk.