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SLEEP 2009 Abstract Presentations: Highlights for Tuesday, June 9
Abstracts presented on Tuesday, June 9, at SLEEP 2009
SLEEP 2009 Abstract Presentations: Highlights for Monday, June 8
Abstracts that will be presented at SLEEP 2009 on Monday, June 8
Waist Size and Body Mass Index Are Important Risk Factors for Sleep Disordered Breathing in Children
Waist circumference and body mass index (BMI) are consistent, independent risk factors for all severity levels of sleep disordered breathing (SDB) in children.
Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is Effective in Treating Chronic Insomnia
Online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for chronic insomnia significantly improves insomnia severity, daytime fatigue, and sleep quality.
Study Shows Institution of a Consistent Nightly Bedtime Routine Improves Sleep in Infants and Toddlers as well as Maternal Mood
This study is the first to evaluate the efficacy of a bedtime routine independent of other treatments.
Maternal Depression is Associated with Significant Sleep Disturbance in Infants
This study is the first step towards characterizing the influence of maternal depression on infant sleep.
Study Links Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) With Sleep Problems in Adolescents
Adolescents with a childhood diagnosis of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are more likely to have current and lifetime sleep problems and disorders.
More than 6,500 Scientists and Doctors Will Discuss Sleep Science and the Health Risks of Sleep Disorders at SLEEP 2009 in Seattle this June
Latest findings in sleep research will be presented at the SLEEP 2009 23rd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies from June 8 to 11.
Treating Sleep Disorders in People with Traumatic Brain Injury May not Eliminate Daytime Symptoms
Treatment may result in the objective resolution of the sleep disorder without improvements in daytime sleepiness or neuropsychological function.
Study Shows that Melatonin is an Effective Treatment for Sleep Problems in Children with Autism
Over-the-counter melatonin medication can shorten the length of time it takes for children with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), Fragile X Syndrome (FXS), or both to fall asleep at the beginning of the night.