Wearable sensors enable non-invasive, continuous assessment of motor, autonomic, and cognitive function in children with neurological disorders. By capturing real-world data, they address limitations of subjective scales and support earlier detection of disease progression and treatment response.
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41622503/
Anxiety and depression are associated with high symptom burden, functional limitations, and poor quality-of-life. Understanding the prevalence and risk factors for mental health symptoms after concussion is essential for early...
This prospective study identifies high prevalence of anxiety and depression after concussion, highlighting postinjury sleep difficulties as a key risk factor influencing mental health burden, recovery trajectories, and need for targeted screening.
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41573626/
Poor sleep is known to have a negative impact on pain perception, and obstructive sleep apnoea is the most prevalent sleep disorder in adults. Current evidence is conflicting with respect...
Retrospective cohort study finds preoperative positive airway pressure adherence in obstructive sleep apnoea reduces preoperative opioid prescriptions but does not independently predict postoperative opioid use after hip or knee arthroplasty.
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41527582/
POA is prevalent in elderly surgical patients and is associated with worse early postoperative outcomes. Screening for anxiety and sleep disturbances before surgery may help identify high-risk individuals. Early psychological...
Retrospective study shows postoperative anxiety affects over half of elderly surgical patients, strongly linked to preoperative sleep disturbance, worse postoperative pain, poor sleep quality, and persistent anxiety up to 90 days.