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New Genetic Study Links Body Clock Receptor To Diabetes
A study published in Nature Genetics has found new evidence for a link between the body clock hormone melatonin and type 2 diabetes. The study found that people who carry rare genetic mutations in the receptor for melatonin have a much higher risk of type 2 diabetes…
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No commentsUnpleasant Emotional Memories Preserved And Enhanced By Sleep
A recent study by sleep researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is the first to suggest that a person’s emotional response after witnessing an unsettling picture or traumatic event is greatly reduced if the person stays awake afterward, and that sleep strongly “protects” the negative emotional response…
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No commentsNews From The Annals Of Internal Medicine: Jan. 17, 2012
1. High Doses of Vitamin D Provide No Benefit to Patients with Severe COPD Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the top 10 leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Vitamin D deficiency is present in 60 percent to 75 percent of patients with severe COPD…
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No commentsChronic Missed Naps Could Put Toddlers At Risk For Mood-Related Problems Later In Life
A new study led by the University of Colorado Boulder could be a wake-up call for parents of toddlers: Daytime naps for your kids may be more important than you think…
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No commentsYoung Diabetics Struggle To Get Good Night’s Sleep, Health, Behavior Problems Ensue
New research finds that many young people with type 1 diabetes struggle to get a good night’s sleep and this leads to increased health and behavior problems, such as poorer control of blood sugar and worsening of academic performance…
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No commentsStudy Highlights Impact Of Sleep Deprivation On Patients And Health Care Providers
A new UCLA study shows that physicians who work shorter shifts are less likely to make mistakes during medical procedures. Dr. Christian De Virgilio, lead investigator at the Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor- UCL A Medical Center (LA BioMed), led a team that studied the medical records of 2,470 patients who had undergone laparoscopic gallbladder surgery…
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No comments40% Of Police Officers Have A Sleep Disorder, US, Canada
A survey of police officers in the US and Canada finds that about 40% have a sleep disorder, and this is significantly linked to a raised risk of adverse health, performance, and safety issues. The researchers report their findings online this week in JAMA, Journal of the American Medical Association…
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No commentsSleep Disorders Common Among Police Officers
A survey of police officers indicated that about 40 percent have a sleep disorder, which was associated with an increased risk of adverse health, safety and performance outcomes, according to a study in the December 21 issue of JAMA. Sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, and shift work disorder, affect 50 to 70 million U.S. residents…
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No commentsEffect Of Adenotonsillectomy In Children With Sleep-Disordered Breathing
Children may have a better quality of life (QOL) and diminished cardiovascular disease risk from the decreased endothelin 1 (ET-1) levels after adenotonsillectomy, according to new research published in the December 2011 issue of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. SDB is an increasingly common indication for tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy due to obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS)…
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No commentsDuring Pregnancy, Majority Of B.C. Women Take Prescription Drugs
Almost two-thirds of women in British Columbia filled at least one prescription at some point in their pregnancy, including drugs with potential risks, according to a new study by University of British Columbia researchers. The study, published online in the journal Clinical Therapeutics, is the first of its kind in Canada…
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