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Sleep disorder risk among college freshmen may predict retention, academic success

A new study suggests that the risk for sleep disorders among college freshmen may be a predictor of retention and academic success.

11 Jun 2015

New web-based community portal aims to improve diagnosis and treatment for sleep apnea

A new web-based community portal, http://www.MyApnea.Org, is recruiting patients, caregivers and those at risk for sleep apnea to join a growing community of patients and researchers to better understand sleep apnea through information sharing, support and research.

11 Jun 2015

Brain changes reflect higher risk of cerebrovascular disease in women who experience more hot flashes

Women who experience more hot flashes, particularly while sleeping, during the menopause transition are more likely to have brain changes reflecting a higher risk for cerebrovascular disease, such as stroke and other brain blood flow problems, according to a pilot study led by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine published online today in Menopause and funded by the National Institutes of Health.

11 Jun 2015

Sleep problems and energy products may contribute to risk of alcohol use in teens

A new study suggest sleep problems and energy product use are associated with increased alcohol use in teens, even after controlling for sociodemographics and mental health.

11 Jun 2015

New study links sleep deprivation to etiology of biological aging in older adults

A new study suggests that one night of partial sleep deprivation promotes biological aging in older adults. Results show that one night of partial sleep deprivation activates gene expression patterns in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) consistent with increasing accumulation of damage that initiates cell cycle arrest and increases susceptibility to senescence.

11 Jun 2015

Pre-diagnostic short sleep duration, frequent snoring associated with poor cancer-specific survival

A new study suggests that pre-diagnostic short sleep duration and frequent snoring were associated with significantly poorer cancer-specific survival, particularly among women with breast cancer.

10 Jun 2015

LEO Pharma reports encouraging data from PSO-FAST clinical trial of Enstilar for psoriasis treatment

LEO Pharma A/S today announced that new data being presented at the 23rd World Congress of Dermatology shows aerosol foam Enstilar® (calcipotriol/betamethasone dipropionate 50 micrograms/g / 0,5 mg/g), the Company's dual-action investigational aerosol foam for the treatment of psoriasis vulgaris, provided rapid itch relief and improvements in itch-related sleep loss for patients suffering from psoriasis.

10 Jun 2015

Early support important to help mom breastfeed successfully

Most women understand the benefits of breastfeeding their infants, but there are physical and emotional roadblocks that can make it a challenge for moms. During the first weeks of a baby's life it is vital for mom to be able to focus on caring for herself and nursing her infant.

10 Jun 2015

NASA study explores how the human body responds to stress and fatigue in space

Several Human Research Program investigations are being conducted aboard the International Space Station as part of NASA's One-Year Mission (1YM) to learn more about how the human body responds to stress in a long-duration, low-gravity environment.

10 Jun 2015

ITbM researchers find new molecules that change circadian rhythm in mammals

A team of chemists and biologists at the Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules, Nagoya University have succeeded in finding new molecules that change the circadian rhythm in mammals by applying synthetic chemistry methods, which makes use of highly selective metal catalysts.

10 Jun 2015

Study opens door to deeper understanding of genetic, molecular aspects underlying sleep disorders

Washington State University Spokane scientists have grown a tiny group of brain cells that can be induced to fall asleep, wake up and even show rebound sleep after "staying up late."

10 Jun 2015

Insomnia affects empathy in health care workers and may lead to adverse clinical outcomes

A new study suggests that insomnia decreases empathy in health care workers and may lead to adverse clinical outcomes and medical errors.

9 Jun 2015

Timing of exposure to moderate light may influence BMI, body fat

A new study suggests that the timing of exposure to moderate levels of light may influence body mass index (BMI) and body fat.

9 Jun 2015

New study suggests link between lower life satisfaction and sleep problems during midlife

A new study suggests that lower life satisfaction is linked to sleep problems during midlife. Respondents with higher life satisfaction reported shorter sleep onset latency (SOL). Sleep onset delay among those with low life satisfaction could be the result of worry and anxiety, as reported elsewhere. These findings support the idea that life satisfaction is interlinked with many measures of sleep and sleep quality, suggesting that improving one of these variables might result in improving the other.

9 Jun 2015

Severe restless legs syndrome associated with increased risk of stroke

A new study suggests that increased restless legs syndrome (RLS) severity is associated with subsequent increased risk of stroke.

9 Jun 2015

Weight loss reduces asthma severity in obese adults, finds study

A Canadian study published in the June issue of the journal CHEST found weight loss reduced asthma severity as measured by airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) in obese adults.

9 Jun 2015

Study: Children with TBI more likely to experience daytime sleepiness, sleep disturbances

A new study suggests that children with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) have poorer sleep and more daytime sleepiness in comparison to healthy children.

9 Jun 2015

Jazz enrolls first patients in JZP-110 Phase 3 study for treatment of EDS in patients with narcolepsy or OSA

Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc announced today that the first patients have been enrolled in a Phase 3 clinical development program evaluating the safety and efficacy of its investigational drug candidate, JZP-110, as a wake-promoting agent in the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in adult patients with narcolepsy or with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

8 Jun 2015

Sleep helps overcome memory deficits after concussion

After a concussion, a person can be left with disturbed sleep, memory deficits and other cognitive problems for years, but a new study led by Rebecca Spencer at the University of Massachusetts Amherst suggests that despite these abnormalities, sleep still helps them to overcome memory deficits, and the benefit is Frontier in Human Neurosciequivalent to that seen in individuals without a history of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), also known as concussion.

5 Jun 2015

Study can help spur beneficial lifestyle changes in patients to reduce Alzheimer's risk

Armed with new knowledge about how neurodegenerative diseases alter brain structures, increasing numbers of neurologists, psychiatrists and other clinicians are adopting quantitative brain imaging as a tool to measure and help manage cognitive declines in patients. These imaging findings can help spur beneficial lifestyle changes in patients to reduce risk for Alzheimer's disease.

5 Jun 2015

Sleep News and Research

Latest Sleep News and Research

Sleep disorder risk among college freshmen may predict retention, academic success

New web-based community portal aims to improve diagnosis and treatment for sleep apnea

Brain changes reflect higher risk of cerebrovascular disease in women who experience more hot flashes

Sleep problems and energy products may contribute to risk of alcohol use in teens

New study links sleep deprivation to etiology of biological aging in older adults

Pre-diagnostic short sleep duration, frequent snoring associated with poor cancer-specific survival

LEO Pharma reports encouraging data from PSO-FAST clinical trial of Enstilar for psoriasis treatment

Early support important to help mom breastfeed successfully

NASA study explores how the human body responds to stress and fatigue in space

ITbM researchers find new molecules that change circadian rhythm in mammals

Study opens door to deeper understanding of genetic, molecular aspects underlying sleep disorders

Insomnia affects empathy in health care workers and may lead to adverse clinical outcomes

Timing of exposure to moderate light may influence BMI, body fat

New study suggests link between lower life satisfaction and sleep problems during midlife

Severe restless legs syndrome associated with increased risk of stroke

Weight loss reduces asthma severity in obese adults, finds study

Study: Children with TBI more likely to experience daytime sleepiness, sleep disturbances

Jazz enrolls first patients in JZP-110 Phase 3 study for treatment of EDS in patients with narcolepsy or OSA

Sleep helps overcome memory deficits after concussion

Study can help spur beneficial lifestyle changes in patients to reduce Alzheimer's risk

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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