The following links direct you to press releases summarizing research that will be among more than 1,150 scientific abstracts presented at the SLEEP 2008 22nd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS) in Baltimore, Md. Each of these abstracts will be presented on Tuesday, June 10, the second day of the scientific program. Abstract details and contact information are included at the end of each press release.
Neuroscience
- Decreased Total Sleep Time Associated with Increased REM Sleep During Subsequent Naps
- Consistent Sleep Aids Children’s Performance on Auditory Attention Task
Physiology/Phylogeny/Ontogeny
- Caloric Intake Negatively Influences Healthy Adults’ Sleep Patterns
- Fat Intake Negatively Influences the Sleep Pattern in Healthy Adults
Circadian Rhythms
- Evening-Type College Students at a Disadvantage When Forced to Adhere to Early Daytime Class Schedules
- MLB Teams with Greater Circadian Advantage are More Likely to Succeed
- Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome Linked to Irregular Menstrual Cycles, Premenstrual Symptoms in Women
Pediatrics
- Children with Bigger Neck Sizes Face an Increased Risk of a Sleep-Related Breathing Disorder
- Link between Migraines and Sleep Disorders in Children
- Children Who Grind Their Teeth Are More Likely to Have Problems in School, be Withdrawn from Others
- Children with Down Syndrome Sleep Poorly and Have More Fragmented Sleep
- Prenatal Drug Exposure Linked to Sleep Problems in Children
- Sleep Problems Linked to Obesity, Lower Quality of Life in School-Aged Children
- Sleep is Poor among Hospitalized Pediatric Patients and Their Parents
Aging
Sleep Deprivation
Insomnia
Healthcare Services, Research & Education
