AAP: Choosing Wisely Recs on Pediatric Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine
The list, titled “Five Things Physicians and Patients Should Question,” was developed by members of the AAP Section on Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine.
Sleep Medicine
Intrinsic Circadian Sleep-Wake Rhythm Disorders: Latest Guidance and Treatment
Melatonin and other melatonin receptor agonists have demonstrated efficacy in the treatment of circadian rhythm disorders in both pediatric and adult populations.
Sleep Duration and CVD Risk
Only 65.2% of adults surveyed in United States in 2014 reported that they consistently get at least 7 hours of sleep each night.
Task Force Offers Sleep Management Recommendations During the Pandemic
Maintaining a consistent sleep-wake schedule, including exposure to bright light in the morning and avoidance of it at night, may be the most reliable way to reduce pandemic-induced sleep problems.
Sleep Disturbances, Sleep Duration Not Consistently Associated With Migraine Headache
In patients with episodic migraines, the occurrence of a migraine headache does not consistently impact nighttime sleep.
Major Depressive Disorder and Burnout Syndrome May Predict Impaired Sleep Quality
The degree of overlap between MDD and burnout is unclear. However, dysfunctional sleep patterns are known risk factors for both conditions.
Greater Emphasis is Needed on Sleep Medicine for Child Neurology Trainees
Researchers report the need for more child neurology trainees to enter a sleep medicine fellowship in an effort to improve the outcomes of children with neurologic disorders that may be linked to sleep disruption.
Visual Test Accurately Predicts Risk for Neurobehavioral Impairment in Patients With Sleep Deprivation
Individuals most at risk for neurobehavioral performance impairment during sleep deprivation can be accurately identified by a visual psychomotor vigilance task.
Healthy Sleep Pattern May Reduce Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
A healthy sleep pattern is associated with reduced risks for cardiovascular disease (CVD), coronary heart disease (CHD), and stroke.
Sleep-Related Violence In Forensic Cases: Overview & Expert Interview
With the growth of the field of sleep medicine, there has been an increase in referrals to experts who specialize in disorders that result in sleep-related violence.
- Loading...
Loading...
Next post in Medicine
Loading... 
Loading...