Science Sleep

Main idea: The meta-analysis has demonstrated that sleep disorders are often associated with functional dyspepsia and are observed in about every second patient with this functional gastrointestinal disease. Further research is needed to investigate possible causal relationships between sleep disorders and functional dyspepsia. Abstract Systematization of data on the incidence and risk of sleep disorders […]

Main idea: Compared to sham therapy, myofunctional therapy probably reduces daytime sleepiness and may increase sleep quality in the short term. The certainty of the evidence for all comparisons ranges from moderate to very low, mainly due to lack of blinding of the assessors of subjective outcomes, incomplete outcome data, and imprecision. More studies are […]

Main idea: Among critically ill patients with sepsis, treatment with vitamin C, thiamine, and hydrocortisone, compared with placebo, did not significantly increase ventilator- and vasopressor-free days within 30 days. However, the trial was terminated early for administrative reasons and may have been underpowered to detect a clinically important difference. Abstract Sepsis is a common syndrome […]

Main idea: short-acting anesthetic agents did not reduce the impact of general anesthesia on sleep apnoea severity compared with standard agents. These data should prompt an update of current recommendations. Abstract Sleep apnoea is associated with negative outcomes following general anesthesia. Current recommendations suggest using short-acting anesthetic agents in preference to standard agents to reduce […]

Main idea: dCBT-I is effective in reducing the severity of symptoms associated with the insomnia disorder. These findings support the widespread dissemination of dCBT-I. Abstract Background: Although several large-scale randomized controlled trials have shown the efficacy of digital cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (dCBT-I), there is a need to validate widespread dissemination of dCBT-I using […]

Main idea: Aromatherapy with Rosa damascene reduces anxiety and increases the sleep quality of patients hospitalized in the cardiac care unit. Therefore, along with other treatment measures, Rosa damascene can be used as a complementary method to reduce anxiety and improve sleep quality. Abstract Introduction: Anxiety and sleep disorders are the most common disorders in […]

Main idea: Both ginger-separated long snake moxibustion and Ashi-point moxibustion can relieve low back pain, cold-damp syndrome and reduce cortisol level in cold-dampness type chronic non-specific low back pain patients. The therapeutic efficacy of long snake moxibustion is obviously better. Abstract in English, Chinese The objective of the study was to observe the clinical efficacy […]

Main idea: Single-dose ASP8062 (35 and 70 mg) appeared to result in CNS penetration and enhanced GABAergic activity as measured by increases in slow-wave sleep and growth hormone release. Abstract Previous research suggests that sleep polysomnography and EEG endpoints can be used to assess GABAergic activity; however, the impact of GABAB receptor positive allosteric modulators […]

Main idea: The oral combination of codeine and acetaminophen significantly improves sleep quality and daily activity level within the first 24-72 h post-photorefractive keratectomy compared to a placebo. Abstract The purpose of the study was to determine whether codeine plus acetaminophen after photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) have beneficial effects on sleep quality, activity levels, and food […]

Main idea: EaseVRx had high user satisfaction and superior and clinically meaningful symptom reduction for average pain intensity and pain-related interference with activity, mood, and stress compared to sham VR. Additional research is needed to determine durability of treatment effects and to characterize mechanisms of treatment effects. Home-based VR may expand access to effective and […]