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Sleep duration and overactive bladder syndrome in US adults: a propensity score matching cohort study using NHANES 2005–2018
ObjectiveThe association between sleep duration and overactive bladder (OAB) risk remains underexplored. The aim of this study was to assess this relationship in U.S. adults using National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data.Meth...
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Association between visceral adiposity index and sleep disorders among the U.S. adults: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundThe visceral adiposity index (VAI) reliably measures body fat distribution and related dysfunctions. However, its association with sleep disorders among US adults remains unclear.MethodsThis study analyzed cross-sectional data from the 2...
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Association of heart rate variability with preoperative acute insomnia in patients scheduled for elective surgery
ObjectiveHeart rate variability (HRV), which reflects the balance of the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems, is associated with insomnia. However, its relationship with preoperative acute insomnia has not yet been investigated. This study aim...
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Reducing scheduled evening training does not improve recruits' sleep duration or quality during British Army basic training
IntroductionSleep is critical to the health, wellbeing and performance of recruits during Army basic training, however, is often sacrificed due to the constraints of basic training schedules. In an effort to improve sleep duration of recruits, the...
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Efficacy and exploratory analysis of potential mechanisms of stellate ganglion block in alleviating sleep disturbance in generalized anxiety disorder: a randomized controlled trial excluding comorbid depression
ObjectiveTo investigate the efficacy and mechanisms of stellate ganglion block (SGB) in treating generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) with sleep disturbance, excluding patients with comorbid depression.MethodsThis double-blind randomized controlled ...
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An analysis of electroacupuncture as adjunctive treatment for insomnia: a new perspective targeting GABA-mediated microbiome-gut-brain axis
IntroductionInsomnia is a prevalent psychiatric disorder that significantly impacts mental and physical health. Emerging evidence suggests that gut microbiota, particularly γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) producing bacteria, plays a critical role in th...
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Acupuncture for chronic insomnia disorder: a systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of placebo response to acupuncture on subjective and objective sleep indices in patients with chronic insomnia disorder and to understand the effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of chronic insomnia diso...
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Efficacy and mechanism of long-snake moxibustion for treating insomnia in breast cancer survivors: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundInsomnia (difficulty falling or staying asleep) is a common issue among breast cancer survivors, significantly impacting their quality of life. Current treatments, primarily pharmacological and psychological, have limitations: the former...
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