Articles tagged with Sleep Disorders
A study using three strains of inbred laboratory rats found significant variations in slow wave sleep, activity, and rest periods, suggesting a genetic link to the 'early bird' and 'night owl' phenomenon. The research aims to establish the genomic basis of normal and abnormal variation in sleep patterns.
A recent study by Jefferson and Brigham and Women's researchers has found that blue light plays a vital role in regulating the body's internal clock. The discovery highlights the importance of blue wavelengths in controlling melatonin production, which is essential for maintaining circadian rhythms.
Researchers detected SUDS in French Polynesians, a condition linked to family history and fainting. Treatment with implantable defibrillators can prevent sudden death, but further study is needed.
Researchers at Stanford Medicine have identified a medical condition causing violent 'sleep sex' behaviors, characterized by loud moaning and sexual assault during sleep. The disorder can be treated with standard sleep disorder treatments, including therapy and medication.
Researchers mapped the neural circuitry of a light-sensing system that governs the body's internal clock and regulates sleep-wake cycles, discoveries that could lead to new treatments for jet lag and depression. The study identified melanopsin as a key player in this system.
The Jackson Laboratory has received a $14 million NIH grant to create a center for mouse models of heart, lung, blood and sleep disorders. The center aims to develop new models and databases for biomedical researchers worldwide, as well as advance understanding of genetic mechanisms underlying healthy function and diseases.
A new study published in Developmental Psychology found that older preteen children (6th grade) are at risk of chronic partial sleep deprivation, leading to increased daytime sleepiness. Family stress, parental education, and age may contribute to this issue, highlighting the need for better sleep habits and support.
A new study reveals that sleep disruption is a primary reason older adults with arthritis seek medical care, outweighing other symptoms like reduced mobility. The research suggests addressing sleep issues can be crucial in managing arthritis, particularly for those who may not connect their pain with sleep disruptions.
Researchers found that drivers involved in sleep-related crashes were four to five times more likely to work night-shift jobs and had built up 'sleep debt' or gotten far too little sleep before driving. These drivers often relied on ineffective tactics like opening windows or turning up the radio, and put themselves and others at risk ...
A study of 11 young men found that sleep debt increased glucose concentrations in the blood, while altering cortisol levels and thyroid hormone regulation. The research suggests that persistent sleep debt may exacerbate age-related chronic disorders.
A team of researchers has identified a single gene that causes familial advanced sleep phase syndrome (FASPS), a rare sleep disorder. The study found that the disorder follows a simple Mendelian inheritance pattern, making it easier to find the responsible gene and potentially leading to new treatments for circadian rhythm disorders.
Research highlights the importance of sleep in managing childhood chronic pain, including its effects on physical health and mental well-being. Behavioral treatments such as relaxation techniques and distraction methods can also help improve children's sleep and reduce pain symptoms.
A recent study found that the prevalence of U.S. infants being placed to sleep on their stomachs has dropped by 66% since 1992, resulting in a 38% decrease in SIDS deaths. Despite this progress, Black infants remain at higher risk for prone sleeping and associated SIDS deaths.
A Johns Hopkins University undergraduate has located the brain region that processes sounds while people sleep. The frontal lobe responds to both primary and secondary auditory activation, suggesting a role in vigilance functions during sleep.
Researchers found that patients with bereavement-related depression had decreased natural killer cell counts after disrupted sleep. The study provides direct evidence of the stress-immune relationship and highlights the importance of good sleep for maintaining health in the elderly.
Researchers identified two critical periods of high error rates: before dawn and mid-afternoon. By understanding these patterns, workplaces can design jobs that exploit human strengths while protecting against attentional lapses caused by sleep deprivation.
Lax and permissive parenting styles are strongly associated with sleep disturbances in children. Children with intense negative temperament characteristics and behavioral problems during the day are more likely to experience sleep problems.
A new study reveals that hospital noise significantly disrupts the sleep of elderly patients in critical care units. The research found a strong correlation between peak sound levels and sleep arousals, with many patients spending hours awake at night.