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Source: Sleep Medicine Clinics - October 26, 2021 Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research
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Erna Sif Arnardottir (Source: Sleep Medicine Clinics)
Source: Sleep Medicine Clinics - October 26, 2021 Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research
Objective Measures of Cognitive Performance in Sleep Disorder Research
Neurocognitive tests offer objective and reliable assessment of patients ’ status and progress. However, there is no consensus on how to use neurocognitive assessment in sleep disorder research. An effective use of neurocognitive assessment must be based on standardized practices and have a firm theoretic basis. The aim of this review is to offer an overview of how dif ferent tests have been used in the field, mapping each test onto a corresponding cognitive domain and propose how to move forward with a suggested cognitive battery of tests covering all major cognitive domains. (Source: Sleep Medicine Clinics)
Source: Sleep Medicine Clinics - October 6, 2021 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Kamilla R ún Jóhannsdóttir, Dimitri Ferretti, Birta Sóley Árnadóttir, María Kristín Jónsdóttir Source Type: research
Improving Machine Learning Technology in the Field of Sleep
The authors discuss the challenges of machine- and deep learning –based automatic analysis of obstructive sleep apnea with respect to known issues with the signal interpretation, patient physiology, and the apnea-hypopnea index. Their goal is to provide guidance for sleep and machine learning professionals working in this area of sleep medicine. They suggest th at machine learning approaches may well be better targeted at examining and attempting to improve the diagnostic criteria, in order to build a more nuanced understanding of the detailed circumstances surrounding OSA, rather than merely attempting to reproduce huma...
Source: Sleep Medicine Clinics - October 6, 2021 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Jacky Mallett, Erna S. Arnardottir Source Type: research
Measuring Sleep, Wakefulness, and Circadian Functions in Neurologic Disorders
Neurologic disorders impact the ability of the brain to regulate sleep, wake, and circadian functions, including state generation, components of state (such as rapid eye movement sleep muscle atonia, state transitions) and electroencephalographic microarchitecture. At its most extreme, extensive brain damage may even prevent differentiation of sleep stages from wakefulness (eg, status dissociatus). Given that comorbid sleep-wake-circadian disorders are common and can adversely impact the occurrence, evolution, and management of underlying neurologic conditions, new technologies for long-term monitoring of neurologic patien...
Source: Sleep Medicine Clinics - October 6, 2021 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Markus H. Schmidt, Martijn P.J. Dekkers, S ébastien Baillieul, Jasmine Jendoubi, Marie-Angela Wulf, Elena Wenz, Livia Fregolente, Albrecht Vorster, Oriella Gnarra, Claudio L.A. Bassetti Source Type: research
Improving Sleep Measurements for the Future
The field of sleep is at a crossroads. Experts in sleep medicine and sleep research are calling out for new methods for both the diagnosis and treatment of different sleep disorders. We are realizing that the current state-of-the-art sleep measurement is not sufficient. We need to raise the bar and employ emerging technology to the fullest for the benefit of the numerous patients with sleep problems. This challenge is highlighted in the 10 excellent reviews in this issue on different aspects of sleep measurements. (Source: Sleep Medicine Clinics)
Source: Sleep Medicine Clinics - September 29, 2021 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Erna Sif Arnardottir Tags: Preface Source Type: research
The Role of Patient-Reported Outcomes in Sleep Measurements
Several questionnaires aka patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) have been developed for specific use in sleep medicine. Some PROMS are “disease-specific,” that is, related to a specific sleep disorder, whereas others are generic. These PROMS constitute a valuable add-on to the conventional history taking. They can be used in the areas of research, clinical practice, and quality of health care appraisal. Still, these instruments have inherent limitations, requiring proficient application in the various areas of interest. Disease-specificity includes a risk for nosologic bias that may confound diagnostic and therape...
Source: Sleep Medicine Clinics - September 11, 2021 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Dirk Pevernagie, Fr é A. Bauters, Katrien Hertegonne Source Type: research
Sleep Measurements in Women
Sleep in women and men have been studied in several studies with higher prevalence of sleep complaints in women compared with men. Several factors can affect sleep and could be argued to contribute to sex and gender differences in general sleep. There are no differences in guidelines when measuring sleep in women but several sleep assessment tools have been validated or compared between sexes. Because there is still a lack of knowledge on sleep measurements in women, the present review aimed to produce an overview of the current knowledge of objective and subjective sleep measurements in women. (Source: Sleep Medicine Clinics)
Source: Sleep Medicine Clinics - September 8, 2021 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Martin Ulander, Frida R ångtell, Jenny Theorell-Haglöw Source Type: research
Self-Applied Home Sleep Recordings
Sleep disorders form a massive global health burden and there is an increasing need for simple and cost-efficient sleep recording devices. Recent machine learning –based approaches have already achieved scoring accuracy of sleep recordings on par with manual scoring, even with reduced recording montages. Simple and inexpensive monitoring over multiple consecutive nights with automatic analysis could be the answer to overcome the substantial economic burden caused by poor sleep and enable more efficient initial diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up monitoring for individuals suffering from sleep disorders. (Source:...
Source: Sleep Medicine Clinics - September 7, 2021 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Henri Korkalainen, Sami Nikkonen, Samu Kainulainen, Amit Krishna Dwivedi, Sami Myllymaa, Timo Lepp änen, Juha Töyräs Source Type: research
Getting More from the Sleep Recording
Sleep studies have typically followed criteria established many decades ago, but emerging technologies allow signal analyses that go far beyond the scoring rules for manual analysis of sleep recordings. These technologies may apply to the analysis of signals obtained in standard polysomnography in addition to novel signals more recently developed that provide both direct and indirect measures of sleep and breathing in the ambulatory setting. Automated analysis of signals such as electroencephalogram and oxygen saturation, in addition to heart rate and rhythm, provides a wealth of additional information on sleep and breathi...
Source: Sleep Medicine Clinics - September 7, 2021 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Walter T. McNicholas Source Type: research
Challenges and Opportunities for Applying Wearable Technology to Sleep
Wearable technology has a history in sleep research dating back to the 1970s. Because modern wearable technology is relatively cheap and widely used by the general population, this represents an opportunity to leverage wearable devices to advance sleep medicine and research. However, there is a lack of published validation studies designed to quantify device performance against accepted gold standards, especially across different populations. Recommendations for conducting performance assessments and using wearable devices are now published with the goal of standardizing wearable device implementation and advancing the fie...
Source: Sleep Medicine Clinics - August 30, 2021 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Selene Y. Tobin, Paula G. Williams, Kelly G. Baron, Tanya M. Halliday, Christopher M. Depner Source Type: research
New Trends and New Technologies in Sleep Medicine
New trends in sleep medicine make use of the increased computational power of digital transformation. A current trend toward fewer sensors on the body of the sleeper and to more data processing from derived signals is observed. Telemedicine technologies are used for data transmission and for better patient management in terms of diagnosis and in terms of treatment of chronic conditions. (Source: Sleep Medicine Clinics)
Source: Sleep Medicine Clinics - July 27, 2021 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Thomas Penzel, Martin Glos, Ingo Fietze Source Type: research
Sleep Medicine: A Wise Investment
Sleep medicine is a young, interdisciplinary medical field that over the past decades slowly and persistently paved its way through diverse health care systems in different parts of the world. There is no doubt that good and sufficient sleep is essential for health and well-being. However, with growing demands to the health care systems brought by aging of the population and special circumstances, like the current COVID-19 pandemic, there is justified fear that diagnosing and treating sleep disorders might in the future face less affection from health care decison makers. (Source: Sleep Medicine Clinics)
Source: Sleep Medicine Clinics - July 27, 2021 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Barbara Gnidovec Stra žišar Tags: Preface Source Type: research
