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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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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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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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Electroacupuncture modulates electroencephalographic microstate dynamics to alleviate chronic insomnia: a machine learning approach for predicting individual treatment response
BackgroundChronic insomnia (CI) is associated with dysregulation of brain network dynamics, and patient response to electroacupuncture (EA) treatment varies. This study aimed to investigate the characteristics of electroencephalographic (EEG) micr...
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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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