Commentary on van der Helm et al. Sleep deprivation impairs the accurate recognition of human emotions. SLEEP 2010;33:335-342. (Source: Sleep)
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Sleep Deprivation and Emotion Recognition
Posted by admin 6 days ago (http://www.medworm.com)
This study characterizes findings on sleep testing and Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) markers in a group of patients with fibromyalgia (FM) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). One hundred eighteen patients seen in a general neurology practice over 5 years meeting standard clinical criteria for FM or CFS were analyzed retrospectively. Cases of untreated sleep apnea or restless legs syndrome were ex
The Mathematics Behind A Good Night's Sleep
Posted by admin 6 days ago (http://www.medworm.com)
Why can't I fall asleep? Will this new medication keep me up all night? Can I sleep off this cold? Despite decades of research, answers to these basic questions about one of our most essential bodily functions remain exceptionally difficult to answer. In fact, researchers still don't fully understand why we even sleep at all... (Source: IT / Internet / E-mail News From Medical News Today)
A Good Night's Sleep for a Healthier Population
Posted by admin 13 days ago (http://www.medworm.com)
Sleep curtailment has become an endemic condition of modern societies, with population statistics revealing that sleep duration has decreased by more than 1 hour over the past few decades. Factors responsible for this situation include, but are not limited to, extended work schedules, jet lag, and shift work, all of which can result in irregular sleep patterns, and lifestyle choices, including la
Sleep apnea decreases nightmare recall
Posted by admin 21 days ago (http://www.medworm.com)
DENVER, Feb. 15 (UPI) -- Severe sleep apnea decreases frequency of dream and nightmare recall, U.S. researchers found. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
(Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM)
Consumer Group Calls for More Sleep for Residents
Posted by admin 27 days ago (http://www.medworm.com)
WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- More than a year after the Institute of Medicine issued a report calling for mandatory naps for medical residents, the organization responsible for implementing -- or rejecting -- the controversial recommendation has yet to make a decision. (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
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