Association between elevated homocysteine levels and obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome: a systematic review and updated meta-analysis
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38887264/
https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/, identifier CRD42024498806.
Patients with OSAHS had elevated serum/plasma HCY levels compared to healthy controls; however, CPAP therapy dramatically decreased HCY levels in patients with OSAHS. In patients with OSAHS, elevated HCY levels were linked with an increased risk of MACCEs, and HCY was positively connected with AHI values. HCY levels may serve as a useful...
Sleep and sleep-related breathing disorders in patients with spinal muscular atrophy: a changing perspective from novel treatments?
Source : https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11184139/
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is an inherited neuromuscular disorder characterized by progressive muscle weakness and atrophy, resulting from the degeneration of motor neurons in the spinal cord. A critical aspect...
The management of SMA, a complex genetic disorder affecting motor neurons, poses significant challenges and necessitates a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach. Sleep-related breathing disorders and respiratory complications are common in SMA, particularly in SMA type 1 patients, where respiratory impairment is most severe. The delicate...
Effectiveness of mobile applications in improving insomnia symptoms among adults from multi-community
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38761604/
A small body of evidence supports the use of CBT-based sleep applications to improve insomnia symptoms among adults from multi-community.
A small body of evidence supports the use of CBT-based sleep applications to improve insomnia symptoms among adults from multi-community.
The prevalence of anxiety in respiratory and sleep diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38823565/
The protocol is registered in PROSPERO (CRD42021282416).
Anxiety is a common experience amongst patients in respiratory and sleep medicine outpatient settings. Thus, it is crucial that anxiety identification and management is considered by physicians in the field.
Sleep disorders during pregnancy: an underestimated risk factor for gestational diabetes mellitus
Source : https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10805805/
Sleep disorders are highly prevalent during pregnancy and significantly affect women's health and quality of life. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common metabolic complications during pregnancy...
In conclusion, sleep disorders constitute a risk factor for GDM. It is imperative that prospective studies be conducted to evaluate the effect of the early management of sleep disorders on GDM manifestation and control. Healthcare providers should highlight the importance of sufficient sleep to reinforce pregnancy outcomes.