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Efficacy of acupuncture on glucocorticoid-induced insomnia: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial assessed by polysomnographic parameters and 5-HT
BackgroundGlucocorticoids are extensively utilized in clinical medicine, yet their therapeutic benefits are often accompanied by adverse effects, among which insomnia is particularly prevalent. This sleep disturbance not only compromises treatment...
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Vicious cycle: the bidirectional relationship and pathophysiological mechanisms of tinnitus and sleep disturbance
In sleep medicine and otology, the comorbidity of tinnitus and sleep disturbance may constitute a debilitating vicious cycle: intrusive phantom auditory perceptions disrupt sleep, whereas poor-quality, nonrestorative sleep further intensifies tinn...
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Circadian rhythms in pediatric neurocritical care: interfaces and opportunities
Neurological disorders represent a disproportionate fraction of pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) admissions, accounting for approximately one quarter of all critically ill children. These conditions—including traumatic brain injury, hypoxic–is...
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Ultrasound-guided stellate ganglion acupuncture for chronic insomnia disorder using fNIRS: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundChronic insomnia disorder (CID) is common and often impairs daytime functioning and quality of life. Although cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia and hypnotic medication are widely used, their clinical use may be limited by accessi...
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Performance of wrist-worn home sleep apnea testing (watch-PAT) among individuals with chronic insomnia: a comparative study with polysomnography
BackgroundWhile comorbid insomnia and sleep apnea are frequently encountered in clinical practice, the accuracy of home sleep apnea testing in this particular scenario has long been overlooked. Our study aims to evaluate the performance of a wrist...
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Sleep deprivation: a comprehensive review of multisystem impacts, underlying mechanisms, and emerging interventions
Sleep deprivation (SD) has become a pervasive public health issue with significant ramifications for physiological and cognitive function. This review aims to provide a comprehensive synthesis of the detrimental health effects of SD, explore the u...
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Sleep, circadian rhythms and outcomes in intensive care unit
Sleep and circadian rhythms are essential regulators of physiological homeostasis, influencing immune, metabolic, cardiovascular, and neurocognitive functions. In critically ill patients, these systems are frequently disrupted by the intensive car...
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