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Sighs are physiological phenomena and may occasionally occur during sleep in healthy young adults. Although inspiratory sighs are considered a diagnostic red flag for the parkinsonian form of multiple system atrophy (MSA), its frequency and characteristics are unclear. We aimed to define sigh frequency during sleep recordings in patients with MSA c...
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to explore the status of concentration of klotho and fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of patients with narcolepsy. 59 patients with narcolepsy and 17 control individuals were enrolled. We used radioimmunoassay, human klotho enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), human intact FGF23 ELISA and spectrophotometry to m...
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We aimed to determine whether bone-conducted acoustic stimulation could prematurely terminate sleep apnea events, thereby decreasing amplitude and duration of subsequent oxygen desaturation. As oxygen desaturation has been linked to cardiovascular consequences, we postulate this could be a viable therapy in some cases. Eight patients with severe Ob...
Published in Sleep medicine
Published in Sleep medicine
Published in Sleep medicine
Uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic may result in problematic sleep that can lead to negative effects on overall health. This unprecedented and stressful time can be even more detrimental for young adults with pre-existing mental health conditions. The purpose of this study is to investigate potential risk factors (i.e., current mental health ...
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Recent studies have demonstrated that first-line nurses involved in the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) crisis may experience sleep disturbances. As breathing relaxation techniques can improve sleep quality, anxiety, and depression, the current study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of diaphragmatic breathing relaxation training (DBRT) for i...
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To examine the association between physical activity, screen time, eating habits and daytime sleepiness among Brazilian adolescents. Adolescents from three high schools (n = 876, 49.8% female, 16.4 ± 1.2 years) participated in this cross-sectional survey. Variables related to lifestyle behaviors (ie, physical activity, screen time, eating habits, s...
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Orthostatic intolerance (OI) is a common manifestation of autonomic dysfunction. It is characterized by light-headedness and palpitations in the upright position, with relief when supine. It can affect the quality of life. Other symptoms that may accompany OI include headache, fatigue, nausea, palpitations and abdominal pain. The prevalence and cha...
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Sleep disturbances (insufficient or poor sleep quality) have been linked to abnormal glucose metabolism. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to explore the effects of behavioral and pharmacological sleep interventions on glucose metabolism. Medline and Embase were used for systematic search. Studies reporting behavioral or pharmacologica...
