MEDICAL EXPRESS - SLEEP APNEA

1. Study highlights importance of sleep for mental well-being of teenage girls

   A new study by researchers at The University of Manchester, using data from the #BeeWell survey, has found that sleep plays a crucial role in the mental well-being of adolescent girls.

2. Poor sleep and addiction go hand in hand—understanding how could lead to new treatments for opioid use disorder

   A good night's sleep often sets the stage for a positive day. But for the nearly quarter of American adults struggling with mental illness, a good night's rest is often elusive.

3. Teen sleep troubles explained

   Many teens have a hard time winding down at bedtime. This can prevent them from getting the recommended amount of sleep they need every night. Many teens report difficulty concentrating at school, daytime sleepiness and fatigue.

4. Tonsillectomy found effective for nocturnal enuresis in children with sleep apnea

   For children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with nocturnal enuresis (NE), the remission rate of NE is more than half for those undergoing adenoidectomy and/or tonsillectomy, according to a review published online Jan. 25 in the European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology.

5. Alcohol-induced insomnia: Fruit fly study pinpoints key brain pathways

   Alcohol use disorder, which affects over 10% of Americans, can lead to persistent and serious insomnia. Difficulties falling asleep and staying asleep can last even after months of sobriety, increasing the risk of relapse. But treating withdrawal-related insomnia is difficult, partly because what's going on in the brain in this condition remains largely mysterious.

6. From A to Zzzs: The science behind a better night's sleep

   It's no secret that a good night's sleep plays a vital role in mental and physical health and well-being. The way you feel during your waking hours depends greatly on how you are sleeping, say sleep experts.

7. Parkinson's patients face increased depression, independence issues due to poor sleep

   A new study by researchers at Ireland's Maynooth University, based on patient data gathered by the US-based Michael J. Fox Foundation, found that an overwhelming 84% of patients with Parkinson's disease report struggling with sleep issues.

8. 'Sleep hygiene': How fly-in, fly-out workers can get a better night's sleep

   Better sleep hygiene could see fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) mining shift workers get a better night's sleep, research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has shown.

9. Why not all plans for a four-day working week would be a win for health

   The right to request a short working week, with four longer "shifts" and three days off is being proposed as part of new flexible working legislation in the UK. Also known as working "compressed hours," this schedule can sound attractive, with reports claiming improved efficiency and productivity. And, of course, no pay cut for workers.

10. Behavioral insomnia therapy rated more effective than sleeping pills

    Instead of reaching for a pill, more people should switch to the recommended "first line" treatment for insomnia—the non-drug option.

11. Sleep experts push for adoption of permanent standard time for public health, safety and efficiency

    As a new presidential administration takes office, political momentum to end seasonal time changes is building. President Donald Trump stated his support for ending daylight saving time, drawing media and policymakers' attention to reconsider the benefits of ending the biannual clock adjustment. The Coalition for Permanent Standard Time, whose organizational members include the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, calls on policymakers to abolish seasonal time changes and adopt permanent standard time, which follows science and prioritizes public health, safety, and efficiency.

12. What are sleep retreats? A sleep scientist explains the latest wellness trend

    Considering the effect of poor sleep on the individual as well as on society and the economy, it is hardly surprising sleep has become an intense area of research focus in recent years. Most recently we have seen an increase in the offering of and appetite for so-called sleep retreats. But what are sleep retreats and are they helpful?

13. Can sleep position affect your heart and brain health?

    There's no question about whether sleep is important for heart and brain health. Study after study has shown that it is.

14. New research suggests delayed REM sleep may signal Alzheimer's onset in older adults

    Scientists have recently shown that both the quality and the amount of sleep we get may influence our risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

15. Research highlights racial disparities in children's sleep, calls for systemic change

    Researchers from Michigan State University's Department of Human Development and Family Studies have revealed that sleep patterns may vary across different racial and ethnic groups—notably for non-white and multiracial children.

16. Sleep apnea treatment may lessen a patient's risk of getting into car accidents, data suggest

    Sleepiness at the wheel is a significant contributing factor to motor vehicle accidents. A new analysis published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery reveals that for people with sleep apnea, getting surgery for their condition may lessen their risk of such accidents compared with using a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) device at night or receiving no treatment.

17. Alcohol may help you fall asleep faster, but it leads to a worse night's rest overall—here's why

    Alcohol is often used as a sleep aid—with some people crediting a "nightcap" with helping them fall asleep more easily. But while it might be nice to unwind after a long day with a glass of wine or a beer, alcohol may not be as beneficial for sleep as some think. In fact, it may actually lead to a worse night's sleep overall.

18. Subjective sleep assessments are unreliable, in-home electroencephalography reveals

    Researchers from University of Tsukuba have identified significant discrepancies between subjective and objective assessments of sleep.

19. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation enhances tai chi chuan–linked benefits, study claims

    Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China has reported that repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) boosts the effectiveness of tai chi chuan in improving sleep quality and cognitive function among older adults with sleep disorders and mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

20. Poor sleep hurts work productivity, survey shows

    Got brain fog? Can't concentrate because you didn't sleep well—or sleep much at all—last night?

21. Researchers enhance automated method to detect common sleep disorder affecting millions

    A Mount Sinai-led team of researchers has enhanced an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered algorithm to analyze video recordings of clinical sleep tests, ultimately improving accurate diagnosis of a common sleep disorder affecting more than 80 million people worldwide.

22. Common sleep aid may disrupt system that clears brain waste linked to Alzheimer's

    Getting a good night's sleep is a critical part of our daily biological cycle and is associated with improved brain function, a stronger immune system, and a healthier heart. Conversely, sleep disorders like insomnia and sleep apnea can significantly impact health and quality of life. Poor sleep often precedes the onset of neurodegenerative diseases and is a predictor of early dementia.

23. Study finds job strain compromises long-term sleep quality

    In a study published in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine, middle-aged workers in the U.S. who reported high job strain at the start of the study experienced significantly more sleep disturbances over an average follow-up of nine years.

24. Q&A: The influences behind timing of sleep spindle production

    Michael J. Prerau, Ph.D., of the Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders at Brigham and Women's Hospital, is the senior author of a paper published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, titled "Individualized temporal patterns drive human sleep spindle timing."

25. The paradox of sleep perfection: How striving for ideal rest disrupts sleep

    A recent survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine highlights a surprising paradox: 81% of Americans report losing sleep due to worries about sleep problems. This illustrates the growing pressure to achieve "perfect sleep," fueled by social media trends, wellness products, and sleep-tracking technology.

26. Sedentary work and irregular hours significantly impact sleep health, study shows

    People whose jobs are highly sedentary—an estimated 80% of the modern workforce— experience a much higher risk of insomnia symptoms, according to a new study led by University of South Florida psychologist Claire Smith.

27. Optical imaging technique offers more precise diagnosis of sleep apnea

    Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder characterized by intermittent airway blockages during sleep, leading to disrupted breathing. Despite advances in diagnostic tools, current methods for assessing the condition remain limited, often unable to provide a complete picture of the airway obstructions that occur during sleep. This has prompted the search for a more accurate, less invasive way to diagnose OSA and guide treatment decisions.

28. Sleep's secret power: Blocking unwanted memories

    The link between poor sleep and mental health problems could be related to deficits in brain regions that keep unwanted thoughts out of mind, according to research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).

29. Persistent short sleep during pregnancy linked to metabolic syndrome

    Short sleep duration that persists during pregnancy and for two to seven years after delivery is associated with increased odds of metabolic syndrome, according to a study published online Dec. 26 in JAMA Network Open.

30. Q&A: How circadian rhythms have been implicated in diseases from dementia to cancer

    In this season of short days and long winter nights, it's easy to feel out of sorts. Those who suffer from seasonal affective disorder, a form of depression that's closely linked to the circadian rhythms that govern our sleep cycles, know this all too well. But those same rhythms, which are themselves governed by biological clocks, can affect much more than mood and sleep.