The scope of sleep problems in Canadian children and adolescents with obesity
To determine the scope of sleep concerns, clinical features and polysomnography results and to identify factors that predict obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in a cohort of children with obesity. (Source: Sleep Medicine)
Source: Sleep Medicine - March 29, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Joanna E. MacLean, Kristie DeHaan, Tamya Chowdhury, Joy Nehme, Glenda N. Bendiak, Lynda Hoey, Linda Horwood, Hans Pasterkamp, Valerie Kirk, Evelyn Constantin, Sherri L. Katz Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Inducing More Sleep on School Nights Reduces Sedentary Behavior without Affecting Physical Activity in Short-Sleeping Adolescents
This study examined the impact of an at-home experimental sleep extension protocol on physical activity during the school year among short-sleeping adolescents. (Source: Sleep Medicine)
Source: Sleep Medicine - March 29, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Tori R. Van Dyk, Kendra N. Krietsch, Brian E. Saelens, Catharine Whitacre, Shealan McAlister, Dean W. Beebe Tags: Brief Communication Source Type: research

Concurrent insomnia and habitual snoring are associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes
Pr écis: Comorbid insomnia and habitual snoring occur in a substantial number (15.7%) of pregnant women, and are associated with an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes. (Source: Sleep Medicine)
Source: Sleep Medicine - March 22, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Michele L. Okun, Louise M. O'Brien Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Associations between REV-ERB α, sleep duration and body mass index in European adolescents
The objective of this study was to examine the association between the REV-ERBα clock gene and two outcomes – sleep duration and body mass index (BMI) – in European adolescents. (Source: Sleep Medicine)
Source: Sleep Medicine - March 22, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Marcus Vinicius Nascimento Ferreira, Louisa Goumidi, Her áclito Barbosa Carvalho, Augusto César F. De Moraes, Alba M. Santaliestra-Pasías, Anthony Kafatos, Denes Molnar, Christina-Paulina Lambrinou, Stefaan De Henauw, Angel Gutierrez, Laura Censi, Asce Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Treating obstructive sleep apnea with continuous positive airway pressure reduces risk of recurrent atrial fibrillation after catheter ablation: a meta-analysis
Recent studies have suggested that there is a strong relationship between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and atrial fibrillation (AF). However, they have not identified whether treating OSA with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) might reduce rates of recurrent AF. (Source: Sleep Medicine)
Source: Sleep Medicine - March 22, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Feilong Deng, Ali Raza, Jun Guo Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Poor sleep during early pregnancy increases subsequent risk of gestational diabetes mellitus
To examine the relationship between poor sleep quality during pregnancy and the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). (Source: Sleep Medicine)
Source: Sleep Medicine - March 22, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Chunrong Zhong, Renjuan Chen, Xuezhen Zhou, Shangzhi Xu, Qian Li, Wenli Cui, Weiye Wang, Xiating Li, Jiangyue Wu, Chaoqun Liu, Mei Xiao, Guoqiang Sun, Xuefeng Yang, Liping Hao, Nianhong Yang Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

The role of pre-sleep cognitions in adolescent sleep-onset problems
To examine the relationship between pre-sleep cognitions and sleep-onset difficulties in an adolescent sample. (Source: Sleep Medicine)
Source: Sleep Medicine - March 22, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Melanie Heath, Anna Johnston, Hayley Dohnt, Michelle Short, Michael Gradisar Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

An Open Trial of Bedtime Fading for Sleep Disturbances in Preschool Children: A parent group education approach
To evaluate the efficacy of bedtime fading to reduce sleep disturbances in preschool aged children, using a group parent education format. (Source: Sleep Medicine)
Source: Sleep Medicine - March 22, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Michele R. Finlay, Michelle A. Short, Michael Gradisar Source Type: research

Treating obstructive sleep apnea with continuous positive airway pressure reduces risk of recurrent atrial fibrillation after catheter ablation: a meta-analysis
Recent studies have suggested a strong relationship between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and atrial fibrillation (AF). However, they have not identified whether treating OSA with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) might reduce rates of recurrent AF. (Source: Sleep Medicine)
Source: Sleep Medicine - March 22, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Feilong Deng, Ali Raza, Jun Guo Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Poor sleep during early pregnancy increases subsequent risk of gestational diabetes mellitus
To examine the relationship between poor sleep quality during pregnancy and the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). (Source: Sleep Medicine)
Source: Sleep Medicine - March 22, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Chunrong Zhong, Renjuan Chen, Xuezhen Zhou, Shangzhi Xu, Qian Li, Wenli Cui, Weiye Wang, Xiating Li, Jiangyue Wu, Chaoqun Liu, Mei Xiao, Guoqiang Sun, Xuefeng Yang, Liping Hao, Nianhong Yang Source Type: research

The role of pre-sleep cognitions in adolescent sleep-onset problems
To examine the relationship between pre-sleep cognitions and sleep-onset difficulties in an adolescent sample. (Source: Sleep Medicine)
Source: Sleep Medicine - March 22, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Melanie Heath, Anna Johnston, Hayley Dohnt, Michelle Short, Michael Gradisar Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Concurrent Insomnia and Habitual Snoring are Associated with Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
Pregnant women report disturbed sleep, including habitual snoring and insomnia. The co-occurrence among non-pregnant cohorts is 30% - 50% with increased risk for adverse health outcomes. To date, no study has examined the comorbid status or impact in pregnant women. (Source: Sleep Medicine)
Source: Sleep Medicine - March 22, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Michele L. Okun, Louise M. O ’Brien Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Associations between REV-ERB α, sleep duration and body mass index in European adolescents
The objective of this study was to examine the association between the REV-ERBα clock gene and two outcomes – sleep duration and body mass index (BMI) – in European adolescents. (Source: Sleep Medicine)
Source: Sleep Medicine - March 22, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Marcus Vinicius Nascimento Ferreira, Louisa Goumidi, Her áclito Barbosa Carvalho, Augusto César F. de Moraes, Alba Santaliestra-Pasías, Anthony Kafatos, Denes Molnar, Christina-Paulina Lambrinou, Stefaan De Henauw, Angel Gutierrez, Laura Censi, Ascensi Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Sleep disturbance mediates the association between intrafamily conflict and mental health problems in Chinese adolescents
This study examined the hypothesis that sleep disturbance mediates the effect of intrafamily conflict on mental health problems. (Source: Sleep Medicine)
Source: Sleep Medicine - March 20, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Liying Zhang, Yanyun Yang, Zhen-Zhen Liu, Cun-Xian Jia, Xianchen Liu Tags: Original Article Source Type: research