Research Articles
Updates about new sleep medicine research publications, funding opportunities, and NIH news
A study in the April issue of SLEEP found that people with sleep disorders other than sleep apnea had a significantly higher risk for incident autoimmune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, supporting a bidirectional relationship between sleep disorders and autoimmune diseases.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is providing conference grant support for “Sleep, Circadian Rhythms, and Aging,” the second in a series of a three-part U13 Bedside to Bench Conference sponsored by the American Geriatrics Society and the National Institute on Aging.
A study in the April issue of SLEEP provides the first evidence demonstrating that fetuses born to mothers at high risk for sleep apnea or habitual snorers had shortened leukocyte telomere length.
A study in the April issue of SLEEP found that the stiffness of the tongue in patients with obstructive sleep apnea was approximately 10 percent lower than control subjects during wakefulness even after controlling for age and body mass index.
A new study published in the April issue of the journal Sleep suggests that symptoms of depression and insomnia are the strongest predictors of having frequent nightmares.
Last week the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) issued a new Strategic Plan for Research, updating the strategic objectives of its 2008 predecessor with the aim of balancing the need for long-term investments in basic research with urgent mental health needs.
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) welcomes nominations for new members to serve four-year terms on the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
A study in the April issue of SLEEP reports that the apnea-hypopnea index was consistently associated with systolic blood pressure level, and both the AHI and periodic limb movement index were significantly associated with diastolic blood pressure level.
According to a study published in the April issue of SLEEP, symptoms of depression and insomnia were the strongest predictors of frequent nightmares.
A review in the March issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine summarizes the prevalence, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of sleep disorders in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality.