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Obstructive Sleep Apnea and the Subsequent Risk of Depressive Disorder: A Population-Based Follow-up Study
Conclusion:A prospective link between OSA and subsequent depressive disorder within one year was confirmed by the current study. The risk was particularly evident among women. Regular psychiatric screening among patients with OSA is suggested to prompt the timely detection of depression.Commentary:A commentary on this article appears in this issue on page 425.Citation:Chen YH; Keller JK; Kang JH; Hsieh HJ; Lin HC. Obstructive sleep apnea and the subsequent risk of depressive disorder: a population-based follow-up study. J Clin Sleep Med 2013;9(5):417-423. (Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM)
Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM - May 17, 2013 Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research

The Link between OSA and Depression: Another Reason for Integrative Sleep Medicine Teams
(Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM)
Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM - May 17, 2013 Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research

Obstructive Sleep Apnea after Weight Loss: A Clinical Trial Comparing Gastric Bypass and Intensive Lifestyle Intervention
Conclusion:Our study demonstrates that RYGB was more effective than ILI at reducing the prevalence and severity of OSA. However, our analysis also suggests that weight loss, rather than the surgical procedure per se, explains the beneficial effects.Citation:Fredheim JM; Rollheim J; Sandbu R; Hofsø D; Omland T; Røislien J; Hjelmesaeth J. Obstructive sleep apnea after weight loss: a clinical trial comparing gastric bypass and intensive lifestyle intervention. J Clin Sleep Med 2013;9(5):427-432. (Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM)
Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM - May 17, 2013 Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research

Evaluation of Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy as a Patient Selection Tool for Implanted Upper Airway Stimulation for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Conclusions:The absence of palatal CCC during DISE may predict therapeutic success with implanted UAS therapy. DISE can be recommended as a patient selection tool for implanted UAS to treat OSA.Citation:Vanderveken OM; Maurer JT; Hohenhorst W; Ha-mans E; Lin HS; Vroegop AV; Anders C; de Vries N; Van de Heyning PH. Evaluation of drug-induced sleep endoscopy as a patient selection tool for implanted upper airway stimulation for obstructive sleep apnea. J Clin Sleep Med 2013;9(5):433-438. (Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM)
Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM - May 17, 2013 Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research

Impact of Zaleplon on Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy Compliance
Conclusion:A single dose of zaleplon at the start of a split-night CPAP titration does not result in superior CPAP adherence or improvement in symptoms at 1-month compared to placebo. Our data show that zaleplon is safe and is associated with shorter sleep latency during CPAP titration, but it does not translate into improved short-term CPAP adherence.Citation:Park JG; Olson EJ; Morgenthaler TI. Impact of zaleplon on continuous positive airway pressure therapy compliance. J Clin Sleep Med 2013;9(5):439-444. (Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM)
Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM - May 17, 2013 Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research

Effects of Armodafinil on Simulated Driving and Self-Report Measures in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients prior to Treatment with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
Conclusions:Armodafinil was found to improve simulated driving performance in OSA patients with EDS prior to initiation of CPAP. Treatment with armodafinil showed no effect on subsequent CPAP compliance.Citation:Kay GG; Feldman N. Effects of armodafinil on simulated driving and self-report measures in obstructive sleep apnea patients prior to treatment with continuous positive airway pressure. J Clin Sleep Med 2013;9(5):445-454. (Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM)
Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM - May 17, 2013 Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research

The Prevalence of Restless Legs Syndrome across the Full Spectrum of Kidney Disease
Conclusions:RLS is common in non-dialysis-dependent CKD patients and is an important source of sleep disruption.Citation:Lee J; Nicholl DDM; Ahmed SB; Loewen AHS; Hemmelgarn BR; Beecroft JM; Turin TC; Hanly PJ. The prevalence of restless legs syndrome across the full spectrum of kidney disease. J Clin Sleep Med 2013;9(5):455-459. (Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM)
Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM - May 17, 2013 Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research

Is Nocturnal Panic a Distinct Disease Category? Comparison of Clinical Characteristics among Patients with Primary Nocturnal Panic, Daytime Panic, and Coexistence of Nocturnal and Daytime Panic
Conclusions:DP/NP could be a severe form of PD, while primary NP could be a relatively mild subcategory that may partially share common pathophysiology with adult type night terror.Citation:Nakamura M; Sugiura T; Nishida S; Komada Y; Inoue Y. Is nocturnal panic a distinct disease category? Comparison of clinical characteristics among patients with primary nocturnal panic, daytime panic, and coexistence of nocturnal and daytime panic. J Clin Sleep Med 2013;9(5):461-467. (Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM)
Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM - May 17, 2013 Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research

A Multi-Step Pathway Connecting Short Sleep Duration to Daytime Somnolence, Reduced Attention, and Poor Academic Performance: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study in Teenagers
Conclusions:Poor academic achievements correlated with reduced attention, which in turn was related to daytime somnolence. Somnolence correlated with short sleep duration.Citation:Perez-Lloret S; Videla AJ; Richaudeau A; Vigo D; Rossi M; Cardinali DP; Perez-Chada D. A multi-step pathway connecting short sleep duration to daytime somnolence, reduced attention, and poor academic performance: an exploratory cross-sectional study in teenagers. J Clin Sleep Med 2013;9(5):469-473. (Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM)
Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM - May 17, 2013 Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research

Validation of the Mayo Sleep Questionnaire to Screen for REM Sleep Behavior Disorder in a Community-Based Sample
Conclusions:These data suggest that the MSQ has adequate SN and SP for the diagnosis of RBD among elderly subjects in a community-based sample.Citation:Boeve BF; Molano JR; Ferman TJ; Lin Siong-Chi; Bieniek K; Tippmann-Peikert M; Boot B; St. Louis EK; Knopman DS; Petersen RC; Silber MH. Validation of the Mayo Sleep Questionnaire to screen for REM sleep behavior disorder in a community-based sample. J Clin Sleep Med 2013;9(5):475-480. (Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM)
Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM - May 17, 2013 Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research

Sensitivity and Specificity of Polysomnographic Criteria for Defining Insomnia
Conclusions:The use of quantitative PSG-based selection criteria in insomnia research may exclude many who meet current diagnostic criteria for an insomnia disorder.Citation:Edinger JD; Ulmer CS; Means MK. Sensitivity and specificity of polysomnographic criteria for defining insomnia. J Clin Sleep Med 2013;9(5):481-491. (Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM)
Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM - May 17, 2013 Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research

C-Reactive Protein and Carotid Intima-Media Thickness in Children with Sleep Disordered Breathing
Conclusions:The results of this study suggest an association between OSA and Hs-CRP concentrations (mainly mediated by overweight and obesity), but not between OSA and subclinical atherosclerosis. There is scope for prevention in childhood before OSA syndrome causes the irreversible damage to arteries observed in adult patients.Citation:Iannuzzi A; Licenziati MR; De Michele F; Verga MC; Santoriello C; Di Buono L; Renis M; Lembo L; D'Agostino B; Cappetta D; Polverino M; Polverino F. C-reactive protein and carotid intima-media thickness in children with sleep disordered breathing. J Clin Sleep Med 2013;9(5):493-498. (Source:...
Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM - May 17, 2013 Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research

Nocturnal Temazepam in the Treatment of Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is characterized by fragmented nighttime sleep and frequent arousals. One treatment approach to improve daytime symptoms is to consolidate nighttime sleep through decreasing arousals. Sodium oxybate is the first FDA-approved medication that follows this approach. Benzodiazepines are known to also decrease arousals at night and have been proposed to help with sleep fragmentation. In one report, clonazepam was shown to improve cataplexy in 10 of 14 patients with narcolepsy although no improvement in daytime sleepiness was reported. The purpose of this case review was to share our experience of nocturnal temazepam ...
Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM - May 17, 2013 Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research

Sleep Disturbance in Pediatric PTSD: Current Findings and Future Directions
Many studies have provided strong evidence of a fundamental and complex role for sleep disturbances in adult posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Investigations of adult PTSD using subjective and objective measures document sleep architecture abnormalities and high prevalence of sleep disordered breathing, periodic limb movement disorder, nightmares, and insomnia. PTSD treatment methods do appear to significantly improve sleep disturbance, and also studies suggest that treatments for sleep disorders often result in improvements in PTSD symptoms. Further, the most recent evidence suggests sleep abnormalities may precede th...
Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM - May 17, 2013 Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research

Normal Ferritin in a Patient with Iron Deficiency and RLS
(Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM)
Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM - May 17, 2013 Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research

CPAP and Cognition in OSA (APPLES)
(Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM)
Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM - May 17, 2013 Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research

Vitamin D Deficiency, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness: An Epiphenomenon or a “Chicken or an Egg—Which Came First” Issue?
(Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM)
Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM - May 17, 2013 Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research

We've Only Just Begun: A Conversation Started Shouldn't Be Mistaken for The Last Word
(Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM)
Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM - May 17, 2013 Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research

Foundations of Psychiatric Sleep Medicine
(Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM)
Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM - May 17, 2013 Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research

Relationship Between Sleep Duration And Suicidal Thoughts In People With Insomnia.
Results of a new study show that every one-hour increase in sleep duration was associated with a 72 percent decrease in the likelihood of moderate or high suicide risk, in comparison with low risk. Data were adjusted for age, gender, race/ethnicity, education and age of onset of sleep difficulties. "We were surprised by the strength of the association between sleep duration and suicide risk," said primary author Linden Oliver, MA, clinical research coordinator for the University of Pennsylvania Behavioral Sleep Medicine Research Program in Philadelphia, Pa... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Mental Health Source Type: news

Eight foods that can make or break your sleep
It is a common "fact" that people who drink coffee before they sleep will find it hard to actually fall asleep, but drinking milk will help people to fall asleep a lot faster. The latter is common knowledge that has been passed on from the mouths of their mothers and... (Source: NaturalNews.com)
Source: NaturalNews.com - May 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: news

'Big Tent' of Science, Medicine at ATS 2013
PHILADELPHIA (MedPage Today) -- As the multiple disciplines that make up pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine gather here, the 2013 American Thoracic Society meeting will cater to practitioners of both clinical medicine and basic science. (Source: MedPage Today Pediatrics)
Source: MedPage Today Pediatrics - May 16, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news

Can sleep at altitude prevent sudden hiker deaths?
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Men who die of a sudden cardiac event are less likely to do so on the first day of mountain activities if they sleep at higher elevations the night before, according to a new study. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 16, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news

Can Sleep at Altitude Prevent Sudden Hiker Deaths?
Men who die of a sudden cardiac event are less likely to do so on the first day of mountain activities if they sleep at higher elevations the night before, according to a new study.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cardiac Arrest, Sports Safety, Traveler's Health (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - May 16, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

ATS: 'Big Tent' of Science, Medicine
PHILADELPHIA (MedPage Today) -- As the multiple disciplines that make up pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine gather here, the 2013 American Thoracic Society meeting will cater to practitioners of both clinical medicine and basic science. (Source: MedPage Today Pediatrics)
Source: MedPage Today Pediatrics - May 16, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news

FDA: Lower Ambien's Dose to Prevent Drowsy Driving
Title: FDA: Lower Ambien's Dose to Prevent Drowsy DrivingCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/15/2013 12:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 5/16/2013 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Sleep General)
Source: MedicineNet Sleep General - May 16, 2013 Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: news

Amphetamine, past and present - a pharmacological and clinical perspective
Amphetamine was discovered over 100 years ago. Since then, it has transformed from a drug that was freely available without prescription as a panacea for a broad range of disorders into a highly restricted Controlled Drug with therapeutic applications restricted to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. This review describes the relationship between chemical structure and pharmacology of amphetamine and its congeners. Amphetamine’s diverse pharmacological actions translate not only into therapeutic efficacy, but also into the production of adverse events and liability for recreational abuse. ...
Source: Journal of Psychopharmacology - May 16, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Heal, D. J., Smith, S. L., Gosden, J., Nutt, D. J. Tags: Review Source Type: research

Gene involved in neurodegeneration keeps clock running
(Northwestern University) Northwestern University scientists have shown a gene involved in neurodegenerative disease also plays a critical role in the proper function of the circadian clock. In a study of the common fruit fly, the researchers found the gene, called Ataxin-2, keeps the clock responsible for sleeping and waking on a 24-hour rhythm. Without the gene, the rhythm of the fruit fly's sleep-wake cycle is disturbed, making waking up on a regular schedule difficult for the fly. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - May 16, 2013 Category: Biology Source Type: news

Prevalences of asthma and rhinitis among adolescents in the city of Fortaleza, Brazil: temporal changes
CONCLUSIONS: Our data show that the prevalences of asthma and rhinitis symptoms remain high among females and private school students. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia - May 15, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research

Sleep deprivation a possible endophenotype in bipolar disorder
Sleep deprivation appears to play a pivotal role in mood outcomes among the first-degree relatives of patients with bipolar disorder, say researchers who suggest it may represent an endophenotype of the condition. (Source: MedWire News - Psychiatry)
Source: MedWire News - Psychiatry - May 15, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news