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Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews - February 16, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research
Insomnia and hypertension: A systematic review
Insomnia is a prevalent sleep disorder that is associated with a multitude of health consequences. Particularly, insomnia has been associated with cardiovascular disease and its precursors, such as hypertension and blood pressure (BP) non-dipping. The present systematic review aimed to summarize the evidence on the concurrent and prospective associations between insomnia and hypertension and/or BP. Using electronic search engines (PubMed, SCOPUS, PsycINFO), 5,618 articles published from January 1970 to December 2017 were identified, and 64 met the inclusion criteria (26 to 162,121 participants; age range: 18 –100; 46.4% ...
Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews - February 15, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Denise C. Jarrin, Pasquale K. Alvaro, Marc-Andr é Bouchard, Stephanie D. Jarrin, Christopher L. Drake, Charles M. Morin Tags: Clinical review Source Type: research
Insomnia and hypertension: a systematic review
Insomnia is a prevalent sleep disorder associated with a multitude of health consequences. Particularly, insomnia has been associated with cardiovascular disease and its precursors, such as hypertension and blood pressure (BP) non-dipping. The present systematic review aimed to summarize the evidence on the concurrent and prospective associations between insomnia and hypertension and/or BP. Using electronic search engines (PUBMED, SCOUPUS, PSYCHINFO), 5,618 articles published from January 1970 to December 2017 were identified, and 64 met the inclusion criteria (n=26 to 162,121; age range: 18-100; 46.4% male). (Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews)
Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews - February 15, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Denise C. Jarrin, Pasquale K. Alvaro, Marc-Andre Bouchard, Stephanie D. Jarrin, Christopher L. Drake, Charles M. Morin Tags: Clinical Review Source Type: research
Delayed sleep phase syndrome and bipolar disorder: Pathogenesis and available common biomarkers
Circadian rhythm disturbances are common in bipolar affective disorder (BD). Delayed sleep-wake phase syndrome (DSWPD) is the most prevalent circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorder (CRSWDs) and is frequently observed in BD. It is unclear whether DSWPD in BD is an independent process or is a consequence of BD. In this hypothetical review, we discuss the overlap between BD and DSWPD and potential common biomarkers for DSWPD and BD. The review will include a discussion of the genetics of DSWPD and BD. (Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews)
Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews - February 13, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Farid Talih, Nour Y. Gebara, Farah S. Andary, Stefania Mondello, Firas Kobeissy, Raffaele Ferri Tags: Theoretical Review Source Type: research
Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome and Bipolar Disorder: Pathogenesis and Available Common Biomarkers
Circadian rhythm disturbances are common in bipolar affective disorder (BD). Delayed sleep-wake phase syndrome (DSWPD) is the most prevalent circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorder (CRSWDs) and is frequently observed in BD. It is unclear whether DSWPD in BD is an independent process or is a consequence of BD. In this hypothetical review, we discuss the overlap between BD and DSWPD and potential common biomarkers for DSWPD and BD. The review will include a discussion of the genetics of DSWPD and BD. (Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews)
Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews - February 13, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Farid Talih, Nour Y. Gebara, Farah S. Andary, Stefania Mondello, Firas Kobeissy, Raffaele Ferri Tags: Theoretical Review Source Type: research
Regarding: Revisiting the alerting effect of light; a systematic review
This letter is regarding my concerns about a paper by Xu and Lang entitled “Revisiting the alerting effect of light; a systematic review” that is published in Sleep Medicine Reviews [1]. The authors have tried to address the factors that influence the alerting effect of light. They reported that not only circadian rhythm (Process C) and homeostatic sleep pressure (Proc ess S) affect the alertness levels, a third process which receives sensory inputs from body systems is involved in the alerting effect of light. (Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews)
Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews - February 7, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: S.M.J. Mortazavi Tags: Letter to the editor Source Type: research
Reply to Mortazavi's commentary on the review article, “Revisiting the alerting effect of light; a systematic review”
In his commentary to our review article titled “Revisiting the alerting effect of light; a systematic review” published in Sleep Medicine Reviews, Dr Mortazavi comments on several aspects of our review with the assessment that these aspects have compromised the review's validity. We appreciate the opportunity for scholarly debate, and are pl eased to respond to Dr Mortazavi's concerns. (Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews)
Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews - February 7, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Qunyan Xu, Cathryne P. Lang Tags: Reply Source Type: research
Reply to Mortazavi's commentary on the review article, “Revisiting the alerting effect of light; a systematic review”
In his commentary to our review article titled “Revisiting the alerting effect of light; a systematic review” published in Sleep Medicine Reviews, Dr Mortazavi comments on several aspects of our review with the assessment that these aspects have compromised the review's validity. We appreciate the opportunity for scholarly debate, and are pl eased to respond to Dr Mortazavi's concerns. (Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews)
Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews - February 7, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Qunyan Xu, Cathryne P. Lang Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Re: Revisiting the alerting effect of light; a systematic review
This letter is regarding my concerns about a paper by Xu and Lang entitled “Revisiting the alerting effect of light; a systematic review” that is published in Sleep Medicine Reviews [1]. The authors have tried to address the factors that influence the alerting effect of light. They reported that not only circadian rhythm (Process C) and homeostatic sleep pressure (Proc ess S) affect the alertness levels, a third process which receives sensory inputs from body systems is involved in the alerting effect of light. (Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews)
Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews - February 7, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: S.M.J. Mortazavi Tags: Letter to the editor Source Type: research
Respond to the commentary made by Dr Mortazavi review article, “Revisiting the alerting effect of light; a systematic review”
In his commentary to our review article titled “Revisiting the alerting effect of light; a systematic review” published in Sleep Medicine Reviews, Dr Mortazavi comments on several aspects of our review with the assessment that these aspects have compromised the review’s validity. We appreciate the opportunity for scholarly debate, and are pleased to respond to Dr Mortazavi’s concerns. (Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews)
Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews - February 7, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Qunyan Xu, Cathryne Lang Tags: Letter to the editor Source Type: research
Re: Revisiting the alerting effect of light; a systematic review
This letter is regarding my concerns about a paper by Xu and Lang entitled “Revisiting the alerting effect of light; a systematic review” that is published in Sleep Medicine Reviews [1]. The authors have tried to address the factors that influence the alerting effect of light. They reported that not only circadian rhythm (Process C) and homeostatic sleep pressure (Proc ess S) affect the alertness levels, a third process which receives sensory inputs from body systems is involved in the alerting effect of light. (Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews)
Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews - February 7, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: S.M.J. Mortazavi Tags: Letter to the editor Source Type: research
Respond to the commentary made by Dr Mortazavi review article, “Revisiting the alerting effect of light; a systematic review”
In his commentary to our review article titled “Revisiting the alerting effect of light; a systematic review” published in Sleep Medicine Reviews, Dr Mortazavi comments on several aspects of our review with the assessment that these aspects have compromised the review’s validity. We appreciate the opportunity for scholarly debate, and are pleased to respond to Dr Mortazavi’s concerns. (Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews)
Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews - February 7, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Qunyan Xu, Cathryne Lang Tags: Letter to the editor Source Type: research
Slow-wave sleep: From the cell to the clinic
In recent decades, increasing evidence has positioned slow-wave sleep (SWS) as a major actor in neurophysiological phenomena such as glucose metabolism, hormone release, immunity and memory. This proposed role for SWS, coupled with observations of impaired SWS in several pathologies as well as in aging, has led some researchers to implement methods that could specifically enhance SWS.This review aims to gather the current knowledge extending from the cell to the clinic, in order to construct an overview of what is currently known about so-called SWS. (Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews)
Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews - February 5, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Damien L éger, Eden Debellemaniere, Arnaud Rabat, Virginie Bayon, Karim Benchenane, Mounir Chennaoui Tags: Clinical review Source Type: research
Slow-Wave Sleep: From the Cell to the Clinic
In recent decades, increasing evidence has positioned slow-wave sleep (SWS) as a major actor in neurophysiological phenomena such as glucose metabolism, hormone release, immunity and memory. This proposed role for SWS, coupled with observations of impaired SWS in several pathologies as well as in aging, has led some researchers to implement methods that could specifically enhance SWS.This review aims to gather the current knowledge extending from the cell to the clinic, in order to construct an overview of what is currently known about so-called SWS. (Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews)
Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews - February 5, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Damien L éger, Eden Debellemaniere, Arnaud Rabat, Virginie Bayon, Karim Benchenane, Mounir Chennaoui Tags: Clinical Review Source Type: research
Non-pharmacological interventions for improving postpartum maternal sleep: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Evidence suggests that poor postpartum sleep quality is a risk factor for the development of postpartum depression. As such, non-pharmacological interventions have been developed to help improve sleep in the postpartum period. The primary aims of this systematic review and meta-analysis were to determine if non-pharmacological interventions improved maternal sleep and to compare the effectiveness of different intervention types. Secondary aims included examining effects on maternal mood and infant sleep. (Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews)
Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews - February 4, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Sawayra Owais, Cheryl H.T. Chow, Melissa Furtado, Benicio N. Frey, Ryan J. Van Lieshout Tags: Clinical Review Source Type: research
