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Obstructive sleep apnea, CPAP therapy, and gastroesophageal reflux symptoms: evidence from a prospective cohort study
BackgroundObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) frequently coexists with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), yet the degree to which hypoxic burden contributes to reflux severity and whether symptoms improve with continuous positive airway pressure (C...
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Evaluation of sexual dysfunction and its predictors in men with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: a multidimensional clinical and psychological approach
BackgroundObstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a common sleep-related breathing disorder associated with significant cardiovascular, metabolic, and neuropsychological consequences. Increasing evidence suggests that OSAS may also adversely af...
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Lower fat-free mass is independently linked to restless legs syndrome in men: a cross-sectional PSG–BIA study
ObjectiveRestless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common sensorimotor disorder that disrupts sleep and quality of life. Sarcopenia—reduced skeletal muscle mass and function—has been linked to sleep disturbances, but its relationship with RLS remains uncl...
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Acupuncture and related therapies for insomnia symptoms in hypertensive patients: protocol for a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
IntroductionInsomnia and hypertension frequently co-occur and may exacerbate cardiovascular risk. While acupuncture and related therapies (ARTs) are widely used for sleep symptoms, their comparative effectiveness across modalities remains unclear....
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Patient-reported experiences of cognitive difficulties and their impact on daily life in narcolepsy type 1
BackgroundThe cognitive difficulties experienced by individuals with narcolepsy type 1 (NT1), a rare and chronic neurological disorder, are understudied, with limited knowledge of their consequences in daily life. Here, we investigated the nature ...
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Beyond nighttime symptoms: acupuncture for daytime dysfunction improvement in insomnia—a meta-analysis
Insomnia features include persistent difficulties in sleep initiation and sleep maintenance, leading to significant daytime dysfunction and diminished quality of life. While acupuncture is increasingly utilized in the management of insomnia, its s...
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Comparative effectiveness and safety of acupuncture treatments for primary insomnia: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized trial
BackgroundThis study employed a Bayesian network meta-analysis (NMA) to systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of various acupuncture therapies compared to conventional medication, sham acupuncture, and other interventions for primary ins...
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Study on brain functional networks and cortical morphological structures in patients with primary insomnia
IntroductionThe prevalence of primary insomnia (PI) has been increasing year by year. This study aims to explore its neurobiological mechanisms and provide neuroimaging evidence for clinical diagnosis and treatment.MethodsA total of 33 patients wi...
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