Category: Sleep Disorders

Sleep Disorders

Insomnia Often Underrecognized in Primary Care

Chronic insomnia is underrecognized and misunderstood in primary care, sleep expert Christopher Lettieri, MD, told attendees at the American College of Physicians (ACP) Internal Medicine Meeting.

Sleep Disorders

Pandemic Worry Keeping Americans Up At Night, Survey Finds

The rate of insomnia in the United States has more than doubled since the COVID-19 pandemic began, new survey shows.

Sleep Disorders

Does Virtual Oral Appliance Fitting Work?

Spurred by the pandemic, dentists, oral appliance makers, and home medical equipment companies find ways to minimize or eliminate patient contact.

Breathing Disorders

Dramatic Increases Seen in Rates of Insomnia & Sleep Apnea Among US Military

The researchers compared medical codes that represent diagnosis of sleep apnea or insomnia in active-duty Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force personnel.

Insomnia

Will Weighted Blankets Help You Sleep?

One sleep expert explains that although there isn’t a lot of evidence-based research on whether weighted blankets work, her patients like them.

Hypersomnias

What It’s LIke to Have Narcolepsy

Women's Health: ‘I Thought I Was A Lazy, Depressed College Student. Then I Was Diagnosed With Narcolepsy’

Movement Disorders

Seoul Researchers Find Biomarkers for Restless Legs Syndrome

Korea Biomedical Review: Researchers at Seoul National University Hospital have discovered a biomarker that causes restless legs syndrome.

Circadian Rhythm Disorders

2 Ways Night Shift Work Ups Cancer Risk

Though more research still needs to be done, these discoveries could someday be used to help prevent and treat cancer in night shift workers.

Parasomnias

What To Do If You Or a Loved One Experience Night Terrors

Insider: To avoid potential harm, ensure that the room is free of clutter, remove any sharp objects, and keep the person away from windows or stairs.