Comments on "A narrative review of interventions for improving sleep and reducing circadian disruption in medical inpatients"
We have read with interest the article by Tan et al., entitled “A narrative review of interventions for improving sleep and reducing circadian disruption in medical inpatients” published in Sleep Medicine [1]. The authors addressed the frequently observed problem of sleep and circadian rhythm disruption in hospitalized patients and discussed how patient cha racteristics, hospital routines and hospital environment contribute to sleep and circadian rhythm disruption in patients. In their narrative review, the authors discussed the key role of patient characteristics such as sleep disorders, hospital routines (eg, pain ma...
Source: Sleep Medicine - October 24, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: S.A.R. Mortazavi, F. Kadivar, S.M.J. Mortazavi Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
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Source: Sleep Medicine - October 20, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research
Large posterior lingual thyroglossal duct cyst pneumatically splinted with auto-continuous positive airway pressure at low pressures
The patient is a 58-year-old Iranian American man with long-standing snoring that progressively worsened 4 years ago. Home sleep apnea testing (HSAT) showed an apnea hypopnea index (AHI) of 51.1 events per hour, and patient was started on auto-CPAP with pressure range of 5-20 cm delivered through a nasal mask. Recently while attempting to undergo elective cosmetic facial surgery, his anesthesiologist found his “tongue too large,” and the surgery was cancelled. Subsequent otolaryngology consultation, including computerized tomography of the neck soft tissue revealed a large lingual thyroglossal duct cyst (TDC), which wa...
Source: Sleep Medicine - October 19, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Romy Hoque, Donald L. Bliwise Tags: Images in Sleep Medicine Source Type: research
Somnovolarism
Humans may dream of flying, but ambulating in sleep is necessarily earth-bound. By contrast, it has long been thought that some birds can fly while sleeping. For instance, in Walt Whitman ’s poem, “Thou who hast slept all night upon the storm”, he envisioned frigatebirds sleeping on the wing. Although animal tracking studies have confirmed that frigatebirds [1] and several other species [2] spend weeks to months flying non-stop, sleep in flight was only recently demonstrated fo r the first time [3]. (Source: Sleep Medicine)
Source: Sleep Medicine - October 19, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Niels C. Rattenborg Tags: Images in Sleep Medicine Source Type: research
Insomnia: the enemy feeding the literary genius of Franz Kafka
We read the wonderful paper by Iranzo et al., about Kafka's insomnia [1]. To complete their accurate analysis, we will shortly discuss the complex relationship of Kafka with sleep, as well as insomnia affecting his creativity. (Source: Sleep Medicine)
Source: Sleep Medicine - October 17, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: A. Perciaccante, A. Coralli Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Response to comment on "A narrative review of interventions for improving sleep and reducing circadian disruption in medical inpatients ”
We thank our colleagues for their interest in our recently published review article [1]. In our narrative review, we discussed how patient characteristics, hospital routines, and hospital environment may all contribute to sleep and circadian disruption in hospitalized patients. In their letter, Mortazavi et al., discussed the use of electronic devices, such as smartphones and e-tablets, as an additional factor that may disrupt inpatients ’ sleep and circadian rhythm [2]. Smartphones and e-tablets emit light in the blue range, and experimental studies have linked the use of blue light emitting devices during evening hours...
Source: Sleep Medicine - October 17, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Xiao Tan, Lieve van Egmond, Markku Partinen, Tanja Lange, Christian Benedict Source Type: research
Association between sleep quality and bone mineral density in Chinese women vary by age and menopausal status
This study aimed to examine the association between sleep quality and BMD in Chinese women vary by age groups and menopausal status. (Source: Sleep Medicine)
Source: Sleep Medicine - October 16, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Jie Lin, Lijin Chen, Saili Ni, Yuan Ru, Sunyue Ye, Xiaohua Fu, Da Gan, Jiayu Li, Liang Zhang, Shuang Han, Shankuan Zhu Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Disease-specific attention impairment in disorders of chronic excessive daytime sleepiness
Patients with chronic excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) complain of substantial attention deficits. However, their underlying neuronal dysfunction is largely unknown. Previous studies showed similar attention performances in central disorders of hypersomnolence suggesting that EDS-related cognitive impairment is independent of its cause. The aim of the current study was to further explore attentional profiles in disorders of chronic EDS. (Source: Sleep Medicine)
Source: Sleep Medicine - October 15, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Markus Ramm, Matthias Boentert, Nelly Lojewsky, Arsalan Jafarpour, Peter Young, Anna Heidbreder Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Prothrombotic state in children with obstructive sleep apnea
Increased blood coagulation might be one important mechanism linking obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with cardiovascular diseases. We tested the association between several hemostatic parameters and sleep breathing-related variables in a representative pediatric population with a clinical suspicion of OSA. (Source: Sleep Medicine)
Source: Sleep Medicine - October 13, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Antonia Barcel ó, Daniel Morell-Garcia, Pilar Sanchís, José Antonio Peña-Zarza, Josep Miquel Bauça, Javier Piérola, Mónica de la Peña, Nuria Toledo-Pons, Paloma Giménez, Caterina Ribot, Alberto Alonso-Fernández Source Type: research
Melatonin receptor 1B −1193T > C polymorphism is associated with diurnal preference and sleep habits
Melatonin modulates the master circadian clock through the activation of G-protein-coupled receptors MT1 and MT2. It is presumed, therefore, that genetic variations in melatonin receptors can affect both sleep and circadian phase. We investigated whether the −1193T>C (rs4753426) polymorphism in the promoter of MT2 receptor gene (MTNR1B) is associated with diurnal preference and sleep habits. This polymorphism was previously associated with sunshine duration, suggesting a role in circadian entrainment. (Source: Sleep Medicine)
Source: Sleep Medicine - October 13, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Aline Cristine Pereira e Silva, Maria Jos é dos Santos, Bruna Del Vechio Koike, Magna Suzana Alexandre Moreira, Daniel Leite Goes Gitai, Jorge Artur Peçanha de Miranda Coelho, Tiago Gomes de Andrade Source Type: research
Nocturnal gastroesophageal reflux increases the risk of daytime sleepiness in women
Daytime sleepiness is common in women and has negative health effects. Nocturnal gastroesophageal reflux (nGER) and snoring are risk factors for daytime sleepiness, but the effect of their interaction remains unknown. The aim of this study was to examine how nGER and snoring combined affected daytime sleepiness and involuntary falling asleep in women. (Source: Sleep Medicine)
Source: Sleep Medicine - October 13, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Shadi Amid H ägg, Össur I. Emilsson, Karl Franklin, Christer Janson, Eva Lindberg Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
School start time changes in the COMPASS study: associations with youth sleep duration, physical activity, and screen time
To date, no longitudinal population-based studies of school start times have been conducted within Canada. School schedule changes provided an opportunity to examine start times in association with youth sleep, physical activity, and screen time over time. (Source: Sleep Medicine)
Source: Sleep Medicine - October 12, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Karen A. Patte, Wei Qian, Adam G. Cole, Guy Faulkner, Jean-Philippe Chaput, Valerie Carson, Scott T. Leatherdale Source Type: research
Obstructive sleep apnea as a predictor of reduced heart rate variability
This study aimed to analyze the relationship between the occurrence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and heart rate variability (HRV) in a group of patients with clinical suggestion of OSA. (Source: Sleep Medicine)
Source: Sleep Medicine - October 11, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Dominika Urbanik, Pawe ł Gać, Helena Martynowicz, Małgorzata Poręba, Maciej Podgórski, Marta Negrusz-Kawecka, Grzegorz Mazur, Małgorzata Sobieszczańska, Rafał Poręba Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Suicidal Thought and Behavior in Individuals With Restless Legs Syndrome
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is associated with an unrelenting urge to move at night, which can cause chronic sleeplessness, depression, and despondency, increasing risk of suicide. We aimed to determine frequency of suicidal ideation and behavior in RLS. (Source: Sleep Medicine)
Source: Sleep Medicine - October 11, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Kiran Sai Para, Christopher A. Chow, Keerthana Nalamada, Vikramjeet M. Kakade, Priyanka Chilakamarri, Elan D. Louis, Brian B. Koo Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Efficacy of parent training incorporated in behavioral sleep interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder and/or intellectual disabilities: A systematic review
This article aims to systematically review the evidence on the efficacy of parent training that is incorporated within recent sleep interventions for children with ASD and/or ID. (Source: Sleep Medicine)
Source: Sleep Medicine - October 11, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Bernadette Kirkpatrick, Julia S. Louw, Geraldine Leader Source Type: research
