Insomnia leads to decreased empathy in health care workers
A new study suggests that insomnia decreases empathy in health care workers and may lead to adverse clinical outcomes and medical errors.
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06, 2015
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04, 2015
Study links insomnia to impaired work performance in night shift workers
A new study of night shift workers suggests that overnight occupational and cognitive impairment is more strongly correlated to insomnia than it is to sleepiness.
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04, 2015
Study links insomnia to work impairment in night shift workers
A study in the April issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that insomnia is strongly linked to functional and cognitive impairments in night shift workers, while sleepiness appears to make a smaller contribution.
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04, 2015
Depression and insomnia are strongest risk factors for frequent nightmares
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.
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04, 2015
Study links nightmare frequency to depression and insomnia
According to a study published in the April issue of SLEEP, symptoms of depression and insomnia were the strongest predictors of frequent nightmares.
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03, 2015
Second annual Insomnia Awareness Day is Monday, March 9
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is recognizing Monday, March 9, 2015, as the second annual Insomnia Awareness Day.
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03, 2015
More sunshine, less sleep: March 9 is second annual Insomnia Awareness Day
To remind those who suffer from chronic insomnia that help is available from the sleep team at a local AASM accredited sleep center, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is recognizing the second annual Insomnia Awareness Day on Monday, March 9.
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02, 2015
Treating veterans for insomnia reduces suicidal thoughts
A study in the February issue of SLEEP is the first to show that the treatment of insomnia in veterans is associated with a significant reduction in suicidal thoughts.
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02, 2015
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia reduces suicidal thoughts in veterans
A new study is the first to show that the treatment of insomnia in veterans is associated with a significant reduction in suicidal ideation.
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01, 2015
Twin study suggests genetic factors contribute to insomnia in children, teens
A new study of twins suggests that insomnia in childhood and adolescence is partially explained by genetic factors.
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12, 2014
Study links insomnia to alcohol-related suicide risk
A study in the December issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine is the first to demonstrate that insomnia symptoms mediate the relationship between alcohol use and suicide risk, and that this mediation is moderated by gender. According to the authors, insomnia symptoms may present a treatment target to reduce suicide risk among those who use alcohol.
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12, 2014
Study links suicide risk with insomnia, alcohol use
A new study is the first to show that insomnia symptoms mediate the relationship between alcohol use and suicide risk, and that this mediation is moderated by gender. The study suggests that the targeted assessment and treatment of specific sleep problems may reduce the risk of suicide among those who use alcohol.
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11, 2014
Study shows that adult insomnia risk is foreshadowed by anxiety and depression
The November issue of SLEEP includes the results of a four-decade, longitudinal study from New Zealand, which found that individuals who struggle with lifelong depression and anxiety beginning in childhood are uniquely susceptible to insomnia in early midlife. Other disorders did not predict adulthood insomnia.
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10, 2014
Study links insomnia to increased risk of motor vehicle deaths
A study in the November issue of SLEEP suggests that insomnia is a major contributor to deaths caused by motor vehicle crashes and other unintentional fatal injuries. The results underscore the importance of healthy sleep for public health and safety, notes the National Healthy Sleep Awareness Project.
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10, 2014
Insomnia increases risk of motor vehicle deaths, other fatal injuries
New research suggests that insomnia is a major contributor to deaths caused by motor vehicle crashes and other unintentional fatal injuries. The results underscore the importance of the “Sleep Well, Be Well” campaign of the National Healthy Sleep Awareness Project.
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09, 2014
Spotlight on insomnia sessions at the PA/NP Course
The Sleep Disorders for the PA/NP course is less than a month away. Register today for the opportunity to gain vital information on an assortment of topics. The insomnia portion of the course will offer sessions such as “Taking a History and Making a Diagnosis” and “Insomnia: Behavioral Therapy”. Don’t let this advanced course pass you by; register today to further your understanding of sleep medicine and refine your ability to effectively treat, diagnose and manage sleep disorders.
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09, 2014
CBT outperforms Tai Chi for treatment of chronic insomnia in older adults
A randomized, controlled, comparative efficacy trial shows that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) performed better than Tai Chi Chih in remission of clinical insomnia among 123 older adults.
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09, 2014
People with insomnia are at risk of drowsy driving in the morning
According to a study in the September issue of SLEEP, people with insomnia were able to drive safely during the first portion of a one-hour simulated driving test that began at 9 a.m.
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08, 2014
Psychiatric News examines changes to insomnia diagnoses in ICSD-3
An article published recently in Psychiatric News takes a closer look at the changes to the insomnia diagnoses in the International Classification of Sleep Disorders, Third Edition. Dr. Michael Sateia, ICSD-3 Editor, explains why the new manual collapses previous insomnia diagnoses into a single chronic insomnia disorder diagnosis with a separate diagnosis for short-term insomnia.
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08, 2014
National Sleep Medicine Course: Insomnia sessions
The AASM’s upcoming National Sleep Medicine course will feature several must-attend sessions on the topic of insomnia.
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08, 2014
FDA approves new sleeping pill Belsomra (suvorexant) for insomnia
On Aug. 13 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the FDA approval of Belsomra (suvorexant) tablets for use as needed to treat insomnia, which involves difficulty in falling and staying asleep.
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08, 2014
Study examines efficacy of video CBT for insomnia in women with breast cancer
A randomized, controlled trial shows that self-administration of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) using a video can be effective in women with breast cancer.
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07, 2014
Study identifies mediators between stress exposure and insomnia
A study in the July issue of the journal SLEEP shows that coping with a stressful event through behavioral disengagement, using alcohol or drugs, or self-distraction each significantly mediated the relationship between stress exposure and insomnia development.
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07, 2014
USA Today article examines the complex causes of insomnia
A USA Today article posted online on July 6 describes the complex nature of insomnia. Featuring the insight of AASM Past President Safwan Badr, MD, and AASM member David Neubauer, MD, the article explains how insomnia can be associated with a variety of causes.
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07, 2014
How you cope with stress may increase your risk for insomnia
A new study is the first to identify specific coping behaviors through which stress exposure leads to the development of insomnia.
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04, 2014
CDC data show insomnia varies by family income level and gender
The percentage of U.S. men and women who report that they regularly have insomnia or trouble sleeping decreases as family income increases, according to data from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey
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04, 2014
Nocturia may hinder behavioral insomnia treatment in older adults
A study in the April issue of SLEEP shows that brief behavioral treatment of insomnia (BBTI) produced significant improvement in the sleep parameters of older adults.
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04, 2014
Insomnia may blunt perception of facial emotions
Chronic insomnia is associated with reduced ratings of emotion intensity for face expressions, according to a study in the April issue of SLEEP. Patients with insomnia rated expressions displaying sadness and fear as significantly less emotionally intense than healthy good sleepers.
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03, 2014
Insomnia Awareness Day is Monday, March 10
The AASM has declared that Monday, March 10, 2014, is Insomnia Awareness Day. As many as 10 percent of adults have a chronic insomnia disorder, which is associated with increased risks for depression and hypertension, as well as impaired daytime alertness, mood, memory and performance.
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03, 2014
Saving daylight, losing sleep: Insomnia Awareness Day is March 10
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is declaring Insomnia Awareness Day on Monday, March 10, reminding those who suffer from chronic insomnia that help is available from the sleep team at a local AASM accredited sleep center. As many as 10 percent of adults have a chronic insomnia disorder, which involves ongoing difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, or regularly waking up earlier than desired, despite an adequate opportunity for sleep. Complications of persistent insomnia include increased risks for depression and hypertension. Effective treatment options include cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI), which can significantly improve overall well-being and quality of life.
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11, 2013
AHRQ requests comments on insomnia diagnosis and treatment in primary care
As part of its Effective Health Care Program, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is seeking public comments on the draft key questions that will provide the framework for a proposed research report, Insomnia Disorder: Diagnosis and Management Outside of Sleep Medicine Clinics.
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09, 2013
Study establishes a profile of abnormal neural function in primary insomnia
A study published in the Sept. 1 issue of Sleep suggests that people with insomnia could not modulate activity in brain regions typically used to perform a working memory task.