Pediatrics
New study calls for changes to childcare "mandatory" sleep rules
The findings from a QUT study have put to bed the idea of mandatory sleep times in licenced childcare settings.
Apr 30, 2015
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Health
Prolonged shortened sleep increases blood pressure at night
People exposed to prolonged periods of shortened sleep have significant increases in blood pressure during nighttime hours, Mayo Clinic researchers report in a small study of eight participants.
Mar 13, 2015
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Cardiology
Depression predicts disturbed sleep among stroke survivors
Depression is a powerful predictor of nighttime sleep disturbances among stroke survivors, according to research presented at the Nursing Symposium of the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2015.
Feb 10, 2015
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Pediatrics
Longer work hours for moms mean less sleep, higher BMIs for preschoolers
The majority of preschoolers may not be getting the amount of sleep they need each night, placing them at higher risk of being overweight or obese within a year, according to a new study.
Nov 20, 2014
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Neuroscience
From learning in infancy to planning ahead in adulthood: Sleep's vital role for memory
Babies and young children make giant developmental leaps all of the time. Sometimes, it seems, even overnight they figure out how to recognize certain shapes or what the word "no" means no matter who says it. It turns out ...
Apr 8, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation has lasting benefit
(HealthDay)—Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation with the Urgent PC Neuromodulation System offers sustained overactive bladder symptom improvement after three years of therapy, according to a study published in the June ...
Jul 25, 2013
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Pediatrics
Tots who sleep less have more behavior problems, says study
Four-year-olds with shorter than average sleep times have increased rates of "externalizing" behavior problems, reports a study in the July Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, the official journal of the Society ...
Jul 10, 2013
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Health
Having a nighttime critical care physician in the ICU doesn't improve patient outcomes, research finds
With little evidence to guide them, many hospital intensive care units (ICUs) have been employing critical care physicians at night with the notion it would improve patients' outcomes. However, new results from a one-year ...
May 20, 2013
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Health
Hot flashes? Active days bring better nights
Getting a good night's sleep isn't always easy for women at menopause. Exercise may help, but women can have a tough time carving out leisure time for it. The good news from a study published online today in Menopause, the ...
Mar 27, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Poor sleep can leave romantic partners feeling unappreciated
Spouses and other romantic partners often complain about feeling unappreciated, and a new study from the University of California, Berkeley, suggests poor sleep may play a hidden role.
Jan 19, 2013
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