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View article: Time, sleep and children: integrating chronobiology into anaesthesia
Time, sleep and children: integrating chronobiology into anaesthesia Open
View article: Improving psychiatric care through architectural and therapeutic interventions: insights from Klinik Hietzing in Vienna
Improving psychiatric care through architectural and therapeutic interventions: insights from Klinik Hietzing in Vienna Open
As psychiatric care evolves, greater attention is being directed to the design of treatment environments that actively support patient recovery and well-being. Extensive research on therapeutic landscapes highlights the benefits of nature,…
View article: 194 Obstructive Sleep Apnea as a Comorbid Condition in Psoriasis: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
194 Obstructive Sleep Apnea as a Comorbid Condition in Psoriasis: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
View article: The vicious cycle of circadian disruption and obstructive sleep apnea: implications for cancer risk
The vicious cycle of circadian disruption and obstructive sleep apnea: implications for cancer risk Open
View article: Association of Diarrhea Outcomes with Drinking Water Factors, Sanitation, Hygiene, and Malaria Practices in the Population of Béré, Chad
Association of Diarrhea Outcomes with Drinking Water Factors, Sanitation, Hygiene, and Malaria Practices in the Population of Béré, Chad Open
Chad, one of the poorest Sub-Saharan Central African countries, has one of the worst global diarrhea burdens. Project 21 seeks to enhance community health in the rural town of Béré, Chad but it is lacking. The study aims to determine diarr…
View article: Letter to the editor: Obstructive sleep apnea and nutrition: Are we missing a modifiable risk factor?
Letter to the editor: Obstructive sleep apnea and nutrition: Are we missing a modifiable risk factor? Open
View article: Child Mortality and Nutritional Risks in Rural Chad: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Béré
Child Mortality and Nutritional Risks in Rural Chad: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Béré Open
Chad, a Sub-Saharan country, has some of the worst child mortality and health indicators. A lack of recent and accurate health records in Béré, rural Chad, due to decades of strife compromises the development of relevant health interventio…
View article: Substance Use, Poor Sleep, and Gestational Diabetes: Concerns in Adolescent Pregnancy
Substance Use, Poor Sleep, and Gestational Diabetes: Concerns in Adolescent Pregnancy Open
Adolescence is a stage of development in which several social and biological parameters change drastically. Behavioral alterations are common during puberty, including the appearance of risk-taking behaviors such as substance use and unpro…
View article: Unraveling the intersection of sleep disorders and erectile dysfunction: Outcomes from two EPISONO editions
Unraveling the intersection of sleep disorders and erectile dysfunction: Outcomes from two EPISONO editions Open
Background There is growing interest in the relationship between sleep disorders and erectile dysfunction. We present the results from a 2015 follow‐up study in relation to the 2007 edition of Epidemiologic Sleep Study (EPISONO), a populat…
View article: Optimising preterm infant nutrition: valuing the potential of melatonin in breast milk
Optimising preterm infant nutrition: valuing the potential of melatonin in breast milk Open
The impact of synchronising the collection and supply of breast milk produced during the day and night on improving long-term health outcomes for preterm infants is discussed, focusing on breast milk as a valuable source of melatonin, an e…
View article: 0898 Prevalence and Incidence of Periodic Limb Movements in Sleep in São Paulo: Findings from the EPISONO Study
0898 Prevalence and Incidence of Periodic Limb Movements in Sleep in São Paulo: Findings from the EPISONO Study Open
Introduction Periodic limb movement in sleep (PLMS) refers to repetitive, involuntary limb movements that occur during sleep. When these movements exceed 15 events per hour, they can significantly disrupt sleep quality and contribute to va…
View article: 0059 FOXP1 Gene Regulates the Circadian Clock and Its Loss of Function Impairs Sleep Patterns
0059 FOXP1 Gene Regulates the Circadian Clock and Its Loss of Function Impairs Sleep Patterns Open
Introduction The haploinsufficiency of the FOXP1 protein is associated with a rare genetic disorder of neurodevelopment. Sleep disturbances have already been reported in 45% of patients with pathogenic variants in FOXP1. However, the biolo…
View article: 1094 Associations Between Sleep Health and Chronic Conditions: A Cross-sectional Study of NHANES 2017–2020
1094 Associations Between Sleep Health and Chronic Conditions: A Cross-sectional Study of NHANES 2017–2020 Open
Introduction Influenced by a range of lifestyle choices, environmental exposures, technological advancements, and health-related conditions, sleep impairment has become a significant public health concern. Sleep is increasingly acknowledge…
View article: 0057 Pleiotropic Effects of APOE Variants on a Sleep-based Adult Epidemiological Cohort
0057 Pleiotropic Effects of APOE Variants on a Sleep-based Adult Epidemiological Cohort Open
Introduction APOE ε4 allele has been implicated in sleep or circadian disturbances in older adults and/or in the context of neurodegeneration. However, the effect of APOE variants on sleep patterns remain unexplored in general adult popula…
View article: 1128 Metabolic Syndrome, Sleep Patterns and Chronotype in a Population of Young Adults: An Epidemiological Study
1128 Metabolic Syndrome, Sleep Patterns and Chronotype in a Population of Young Adults: An Epidemiological Study Open
Introduction Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a set of interconnected and hereditary changes characterized by increased blood pressure levels, central obesity, insulin resistance, atherogenic dyslipidemia, risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2…
View article: 0062 Sleep Complaints in Individuals with SYNGAP1-Associated Syndrome
0062 Sleep Complaints in Individuals with SYNGAP1-Associated Syndrome Open
Introduction Neurodevelopmental disorders, which involve atypical brain development, often result in learning disabilities, developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, behavioral issues, epilepsy, and sleep disturbances. Among these, …
View article: 1244 Are Dysmenorrhea, Sleep Duration and Depression Associated with Miscarriage? A Cross-sectional Study from EPISONO
1244 Are Dysmenorrhea, Sleep Duration and Depression Associated with Miscarriage? A Cross-sectional Study from EPISONO Open
Introduction Being pregnant has been a challenge for many women. Almost 30% of the pregnancies end in miscarriage. It became prevalent in our society, and, regardless of the chromosomal abnormalities, it might be impacted by lifestyle, gyn…
View article: 0920 How Do Sleep Patterns Relate to Low Sexual Function in Women? A Study from the EPISONO Database
0920 How Do Sleep Patterns Relate to Low Sexual Function in Women? A Study from the EPISONO Database Open
Introduction Sleep disorders are highly prevalent among women, with nearly 47% reporting complaints related to sleeping less than 6 hours per night. These disturbances not only affect overall well-being, but are also associated with sexual…
View article: 0032 Incidence of Social Jetlag in the City of São Paulo: A Longitudinal Study from the EPISONO Cohort
0032 Incidence of Social Jetlag in the City of São Paulo: A Longitudinal Study from the EPISONO Cohort Open
Introduction Social jetlag (SJL) is a measure that quantifies the difference in mid-sleep between work (or school) and free days. This phenomenon is associated with adverse health outcomes such as metabolic dysfunction and the development …
View article: 0063 Subjective Sleep Assessments and Clinical Evaluations of Individuals Harboring Novel Pathogenic DEAF1 Variants
0063 Subjective Sleep Assessments and Clinical Evaluations of Individuals Harboring Novel Pathogenic DEAF1 Variants Open
Introduction DEAF1-Associated Neurodevelopmental Disorders (DAND) are a spectrum of rare genetic conditions caused by pathogenic variants in the DEAF1 gene. Despite the high prevalence of sleep disturbances in those with DAND, the specific…
View article: 1173 The Role of Iron Metabolism in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Severity in Individuals with Androgenetic Alopecia (EPISONO)
1173 The Role of Iron Metabolism in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Severity in Individuals with Androgenetic Alopecia (EPISONO) Open
Introduction Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a dermatological condition related to progressive hair loss commonly manifested in men, although women can be affected. Sleep patterns and, consequently, quality of life can be impaired. Androgen…
View article: 1170 Exploring the Behavior of Autoantibodies and Vitamin D in a Vitiligo Sample: A Link with Phototherapy and Sleep
1170 Exploring the Behavior of Autoantibodies and Vitamin D in a Vitiligo Sample: A Link with Phototherapy and Sleep Open
Introduction Poor sleep can impair immune regulation, impacting autoimmune diseases, including the skin disorder vitiligo. Several pathways possibly related to vitiligo, including hormonal, metabolic (particularly vitamin D) and autoimmune…
View article: 1154 Impact of Dermatological Diseases on Sleep, Inflammation, and Cardiometabolic Risk: Findings from the EPISONO Study
1154 Impact of Dermatological Diseases on Sleep, Inflammation, and Cardiometabolic Risk: Findings from the EPISONO Study Open
Introduction Dermatological diseases (DD), including dermatitis, psoriasis, and vitiligo, impact millions worldwide and are increasingly linked to sleep disturbances. Symptoms like pruritus disrupt sleep, triggering pro-inflammatory states…
View article: 0088 Genotype-Phenotype Correlation for Sleep Patterns in the Cri Du Chat Syndrome
0088 Genotype-Phenotype Correlation for Sleep Patterns in the Cri Du Chat Syndrome Open
Introduction Cri du Chat Syndrome (CDCS) is a rare genetic disorder affecting 1 in 50,000 live births. It results from deletions in the short arm of chromosome 5 (5p), with most deletion sizes varying between 5 and 40Mb. CDCS is characteri…
View article: 1245 Risk in Tobacco Consumption Is Affected by Work and Sleep Variables: A Cross-sectional Epidemiological Study
1245 Risk in Tobacco Consumption Is Affected by Work and Sleep Variables: A Cross-sectional Epidemiological Study Open
Introduction Substance misuse may lead to adverse developments in the health of the individual and constitutes a critical concern for health services and an elusive matter in the scientific community. Sleep and workplace environment variab…
View article: 0688 Assessing Low Arousal Threshold in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Insights from a General Population Study
0688 Assessing Low Arousal Threshold in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Insights from a General Population Study Open
Introduction Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) results from a combination of anatomical and non-anatomical endotypes. Among the non-anatomical factors, a low arousal threshold (LAT) can make it challenging for individuals to tolerate and adher…
View article: 1206 The Mediating Role of Sleep Quality in the Association Between Depression and Pain Intensity in Older Adults
1206 The Mediating Role of Sleep Quality in the Association Between Depression and Pain Intensity in Older Adults Open
Introduction Chronic low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent condition in older adults, often co-occurring with depression and impaired sleep quality. While the bidirectional relationship between sleep disturbances, depression, and pain is reco…
View article: 1497 Noncoding RNAs and Neurological Diseases: A Novel POLR3B Mutation Expanding the Phenotypic Spectrum
1497 Noncoding RNAs and Neurological Diseases: A Novel POLR3B Mutation Expanding the Phenotypic Spectrum Open
Introduction Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is a heterogeneous group of monogenetic peripheral neuropathies with a prevalence of 1:2,500. Patients with CMT significantly lower sleep quality and excessive daytime sleepiness. Recent studi…
View article: 1208 Impact of Insomnia Symptoms on Anxiety, Depression and Quality of Life in Women: EPISONO Cohort Study
1208 Impact of Insomnia Symptoms on Anxiety, Depression and Quality of Life in Women: EPISONO Cohort Study Open
Introduction The maintenance of a good sleep is fundamental for human health. From adulthood onwards, women tend to present more sleep complaints, such as inadequate sleep time and insomnia. This study evaluated the effect of insomnia symp…
View article: 0056 Pleiotropic Effects of Genetic Variants on Substance Use Disorder and Sleep Patterns
0056 Pleiotropic Effects of Genetic Variants on Substance Use Disorder and Sleep Patterns Open
Introduction Substance use disorder (SUD) is associated with several negative health outcomes, including sleep disorders. Although this correlation is well established, little is known about the genetic mechanisms underlying the comorbidit…