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	February 8, 2019
	Sleep Disorder
	The latest sleep disorder news from News Medical

Researchers reveal five insomnia types

Researchers at the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience revealed that there are five types of insomnia. This finding was published on Monday January 7 by The Lancet Psychiatry. A commentary in the journal stated that the finding could be a new page in the history of insomnia, promoting discoveries on mechanisms and interventions.

			Sleep apnea patients struggle to remember details of life memories, study shows People with sleep apnea struggle to remember details of memories from their own lives, potentially making them vulnerable to depression, new research has shown.

			Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation (HGNS) for Sleep Apnea This article examines the use of Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation (HGNS) for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

	Study shows link between air pollution and increased risk of sleep apnea The ill effects of air pollution may literally be causing some people to lose sleep, according to new research published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

	Experts address sleep disorders following traumatic brain injury Disorders of sleep are some of the most common problems experienced by patients after traumatic brain injury. It is important to recognize and treat these problems early to allow for optimal cognitive recovery, but because they are so common, the importance of treating them is often underestimated.

	Mice sleeping fitfully help unravel mystery of insomnia Mice that sleep fitfully could help researchers unravel the mystery of insomnia. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis studied mice genetically modified to mimic the genetic disease neurofibromatosis type 1, which is associated with sleep problems.

	Study finds risk factors linked to REM sleep behavior disorder Taking antidepressants for depression, having post-traumatic stress disorder or anxiety diagnosed by a doctor are risk factors for a disruptive and sometimes violent sleep disorder called rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder, according to a study published in the December 26, 2018, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

	Proving Painsomnia is Real: A Case Study Painsomnia is experienced by anyone with a chronic pain causing them to lose sleep, which in turn lowers their tolerance to pain.

	Sleep problems found to be prevalent and increasing among college students A study published in the Journal of Sleep Research indicates that sleep problems are both prevalent and increasing among students.

	Studies show broad benefits of rocking motion during sleep Anyone who has ever put a small child to bed or drifted off in a gently swaying hammock will know that a rocking motion makes getting to sleep seem easier.

	Poor blood oxygenation during sleep predicts chance of heart-related death Elderly men who experience extended episodes of interrupted breathing while asleep have a high risk of heart problems. Research shows for the first time that poor blood oxygenation is a good indicator of the chance of heart-related death, which cannot be attributed to sleep apnoea alone.