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health1 month ago•7 min saved

Insomnia Is Often a Standalone Disorder, Demands Targeted Treatment

Insomnia affects a large portion of adults and frequently coexists with other health issues, but modern research treats it as often an independent disorder that benefits from targeted treatment. CBTI is effective yet underutilized, while sleeping pills carry risks; newer dual orexin receptor antagonists (DORAs) offer safer pharmacological options, though long-term safety data are limited. Practical tips include getting up when unable to sleep and engaging in calming activities, taking short daytime naps (no more than 20 minutes), and considering online CBTI. Treating sleep problems can also improve co-occurring conditions like chronic pain, depression, and cardiovascular issues, with higher risk among women, older adults, and those with lower socioeconomic status.

via ScienceAlert|

#cbti #health #insomnia

health1 month ago•11 min saved

Insomnia Reframed: Sleep Disorder, Not Just a Byproduct of Other Illnesses

Over the past two decades, scientists have reframed insomnia from merely a secondary symptom to often an independent disorder that can precede or outlast other conditions. CBTI (cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia) has proven broadly effective but remains underused due to clinician familiarity and funding gaps, while newer options like dual orexin receptor antagonists and online self-delivered CBTI offer safer alternatives to sleeping pills. Treating sleep problems can also improve comorbid issues such as chronic pain, depression, and anxiety, and insomnia affects women, older adults, and those with lower socioeconomic status more acutely.

via The Conversation|

#cbti #health #insomnia

health2 months ago•5 min saved

Epilepsy drug sulthiame trims sleep apnea events by up to 50% in trial

A European phase II trial with 240 adults showed that nightly 200–300 mg sulthiame reduced sleep-apnea severity by about 30–50% versus placebo, improving breathing interruptions and oxygenation with no major safety concerns. The results suggest a direct pharmacological approach to sleep-disordered breathing, though longer and broader studies are needed to confirm durability and safety beyond CPAP-centered care.

via ScienceAlert|

#clinical-trial #health #pharmacotherapy

science4 months ago•6 min saved

Sleep Pill Shows Short-Term Drop in Alzheimer's Proteins in Small Study

A small two-night, placebo-controlled study at a sleep clinic with 38 healthy adults aged 45–65 found that suvorexant reduced cerebrospinal fluid amyloid-beta by 10–20% and temporarily lowered some forms of tau, even though there were no sleep differences between groups. The results suggest a link between promoting sleep and Alzheimer's biomarkers, but researchers caution against using sleeping pills as a preventive strategy without longer, larger trials and acknowledge potential downsides of long-term use.

via ScienceAlert|

#alzheimers-disease #neuroscience #science

health2 years ago•5 min saved

"Can AI Unlock the Key to Improved Sleep?"

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing sleep medicine by enhancing clinical applications, lifestyle management, and population health. AI-powered devices and algorithms can monitor sleep patterns, diagnose disorders, offer personalized recommendations, predict issues, create smart sleep environments, and integrate mental health insights. While AI can improve sleep quality and reduce physician burnout, experts caution that it should complement, not replace, clinical expertise and emphasize the need for ethical considerations and patient privacy.

via Fox News|

#ai #health #health-technology