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Real-world analysis of gender differences in drug-induced insomnia: evidence from FAERS and CVARDD databases
BackgroundInsomnia is a common sleep disorder that substantially impairs quality of life. Drug-induced insomnia (DII), an important cause of secondary insomnia, is often underrecognized, and many potential signals are not yet documented in drug la...
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A network meta-analysis of acupuncture therapy for female insomnia and negative emotions from the perspective of the perimenopausal window
BackgroundPerimenopausal women frequently experience insomnia and negative emotions due to hormonal fluctuations. Acupuncture, a traditional Chinese therapy, has attracted significant interest for its potential to regulate endocrine function and a...
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Effect of acupuncture Baihui acupoint-Yintang acupoint-Neiguan acupoint combined with conventional Western medicine treatment on cerebral blood flow in insomnia patients: a 3D-ASL functional magnetic resonance imaging study
AimTo explore the effect of acupuncture Baihui acupoint-Yintang acupoint-Neiguan acupoint combined with conventional Western medicine treatment on insomnia patients by functional magnetic resonance imaging.MethodsThis study adopted a randomized co...
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Prevalence of post-stroke poor sleep quality: a meta-analysis of Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index results
ObjectiveTo assess the prevalence of post-stroke poor sleep quality using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).MethodsThis study was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidel...
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Empatica E4 wristband assessment of probable REM sleep behavior disorder in people with Parkinson’s disease. Results from the DIGI.PARK study
BackgroundParkinson’s disease is frequently accompanied by Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder (RBD), causing individuals to physically act out their dreams. The REM Sleep Behavior Disorder Questionnaire (RBDSQ) is a 13-items self-rep...
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Differential motor signatures in isolated and narcolepsy-related REM sleep behaviour disorder: a preliminary study
BackgroundREM sleep behaviour disorder (RBD) is a prodrome of α-synucleinopathy, yet mechanistic pathways are unresolved. Narcolepsy type 1 with RBD (NT1-RBD) provides a human model of orexin deficiency. We tested whether REM motor semiology diffe...
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Associations of body roundness index and body mass index with obstructive sleep apnea: evidence from two cohorts study
BackgroundObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is closely associated with obesity. Traditional anthropometric indices body mass index (BMI) could not assess body fat content precisely. The body roundness index (BRI) has emerged as a novel adiposity metri...
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Default mode network and visual network responsiveness to transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation predict its variable efficacy in primary insomnia disorder
BackgroundsTranscutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) has been proven effective in treating primary insomnia disorder (PID). However, its efficacy exhibits inter-individual variability.ObjectivesThis study aimed to investigate the br...
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