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Unraveling the Mechanisms Underlying Disordered Sleep in Alzheimer's Disease

Unraveling the Mechanisms Underlying Disordered Sleep in Alzheimer's Disease

Source : https://www.jneurosci.org/content/43/47/7899.long

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the aggregation of β-amyloid and tau. While cognitive impairment is the primary clinical manifestation of AD, patients also experience noncognitive symptoms,...

Sleep is a promising target for treating those with Alzheimer disease or protecting individuals at risk.

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The objective of the researchers was to perform a cross-sectional study to determine whether there is an association between AD severity, recorded light exposure, and sleep measures in participants with AD and healthy controls.

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Insomnia Medication Use by University Students: a Systematic Review

Insomnia Medication Use by University Students: a Systematic Review

Source : https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4787/11/6/171

Problematic sleep or insomnia has been a recognised issue for many individuals in society, and university students can be of particular concern due to unique academic pressures. A systematic review...

Female sex, students experiencing poor sleep, smoking, drinking stimulant beverages, and undertaking fewer physical activities were associated with the use of insomnia medication.

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Association Between Sleep Quality and Cardiovascular Disease in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients: a Prospective Cohort Study

Association Between Sleep Quality and Cardiovascular Disease in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients: a Prospective Cohort Study

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37936488/

The prevalence of poor sleep quality was 46.7% in patients with MHD. Poor sleep quality was an independent risk factor for MACEs in patients with MHD.

Researchers found that sleep quality was significantly associated with long-term prognosis of patients on dialysis, and patients with poor sleep quality had a significantly higher risk of MACEs.

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An elevated risk of insomnia-related cardiocerebrovascular disease was more prominent in younger and male patients.