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The central regulatory effects of acupuncture in treating primary insomnia: a review
Chronic insomnia has the potential to significantly impact physical well-being, occupational performance, and overall quality of life. This review summarizes the clinical and basic research on the central regulatory mechanism of acupuncture in tre...
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Association between hypothyroidism and obstructive sleep apnea: a bidirectional Mendelian randomization study combined with the geo database
BackgroundThe causal relationship between hypothyroidism and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) remains controversial. Therefore, our research used a bidirectional Mendelian randomization (MR) method in an attempt to determine the causal relationship b...
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Prevalence of high-risk group for obstructive sleep apnea using the STOP-Bang questionnaire and its association with cardiovascular morbidity
ObjectivesObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep-related breathing disorder, yet many cases remain undiagnosed. The STOP-Bang questionnaire was developed to identify individuals at high risk of OSA. We aimed to investigate the prevalence ...
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Associations between T-cell traits and narcolepsy type 1: new insights from a Mendelian randomization study
BackgroundNarcolepsy type 1 (NT1) is primarily caused by a malfunctioning immune system in which T-cells damage the hypothalamus. To elucidate the causal relationships between biomarkers in T-cells and NT1, we employed Mendelian randomization (MR)...
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Exploring bispectral index as an alternative to polysomnography for long-term sleep monitoring in disorders of consciousness
BackgroundSleep plays a crucial role in neuroplasticity and recovery from brain injury, particularly in disorders of consciousness (DoC), including unresponsive wakefulness syndrome (UWS) and minimally conscious state (MCS). Traditional sleep moni...
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Prevalence and impact of rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder in multiple system atrophy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ObjectiveMultiple system atrophy (MSA) is commonly associated with rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (RBD). Research on the prevalence of RBD in MSA and its effects on MSA patients has yielded inconsistent results. Currently, there is onl...
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Identification biomarkers in disease progression of obstructive sleep apnea from children serum based on WGCNA and Mfuzz
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome is a prevalent form of respiratory sleep disorder, with an increasing prevalence among children. The consequences of OSA include obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and neuropsychological diseases. Des...
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Efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions on sleep quality in patients with cancer-related insomnia: a network meta-analysis
ObjectiveDespite the widespread application of non-pharmacological therapies in treating cancer-related insomnia, a comprehensive assessment of these methods is lacking. This study aims to compare the efficacy of 11 non-pharmacological interventio...
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