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Yi Jin Jing Exercise Program Improves in Cognition, Sleep and Functional Mobility for Mild and Moderate Parkinson 's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41388828/
This study showed the efficacy of implementing the YJJ exercise program for 6 months on the sleep quality, motor function and balance in patients with mild to moderate PD.
Randomized controlled trial shows six months of Yi Jin Jing exercise improved sleep quality, cognition, motor symptoms, and balance versus control in mild-to-moderate Parkinson’s disease patients with sustained functional benefits.
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Higher prevalence of short stature and excess weight in children with sleep disorders - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41347131/
A higher rate of short stature, defined as height at or below the 3rd percentile, was observed in the study group compared to controls (8.66% vs . 6.25%, p ...
A large retrospective study found increased short stature, growth hormone deficiency, overweight, and obesity in children with sleep disorders, emphasizing early recognition to improve growth and weight outcomes.
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Shift work sleep disorder - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39864934/
Shift work sleep disorder (SWSD) is a circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders affecting individuals who work in nonstandard hours, particularly night shifts. It manifests as difficulty sleeping during the day and...
Shift work sleep disorder stems from circadian misalignment causing insomnia and sleepiness; diagnosis uses sleep patterns, and management includes scheduling, light therapy, melatonin, and hygiene.
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Differences in clinical features between current smokers and former smokers with OSA: a cross-sectional study - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41266523/
Smoking is both a cause of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and is an important reason for its rising prevalence. However, there is a lack of studies predicting smoking cessation specifically...
Cross-sectional analysis of 504 OSA patients showed former smokers were older with more severe OSA. Age, disease duration, BMI, AHI, comorbidities, and lower MSaO2 influenced smoking cessation and interacted with metabolic conditions.