A novel solution of enhanced loss function using deep learning in sleep stage classification: predict and diagnose patients with sleep disorders
Source : https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11042-020-10199-8
Sleep stage classification is important to accurately predict and diagnose patients with sleep disorders. Though various deep learning approaches have been implemented to classify sleep classes, these consist limitations that...
Testing a mindfulness meditation mobile app for the treatment of sleep-related symptoms in adults with sleep disturbance: A randomized controlled trial
Source : https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0244717
The objective of this randomized controlled trial was to test whether a commercially available, mindfulness meditation mobile app, (i.e., Calm app), was effective in reducing fatigue (primary outcome), pre-sleep arousal,...
Octogenarian patients' sleep and delirium experiences in hospital and four years after aortic valve replacement: a qualitative interview study
Source : https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/1/e039959
Objectives Sleep disturbances and delirium are frequently observed complications after surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) and transcutaneous aortic valve implantation (TAVI), especially in octogenarian patients. However, a knowledge gap exists...
Sleep Breathing Disorders in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Source : https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-57942-5_21
Pnina Weiss DMD is an X-linked recessive associated with mutations in the dystrophin gene. Progressive respiratory muscle weakness resulting in respiratory failure and cardiomyopathy are the major causes of morbidity...
COVID-19 Pandemic Stressors and Psychological Symptoms in Breast Cancer Patients
Source : https://www.mdpi.com/1718-7729/28/1/34/htm
Background. The current Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is a highly stressful event that may lead to significant psychological symptoms, particularly in cancer patients who are at a greater risk...