睡眠磨牙症與阻塞性睡眠呼吸中止症
磨牙症，即不自覺地磨牙或緊咬牙關，可分為清醒時磨牙症、睡眠時磨牙症，或兩者兼具（混合型磨牙症）。清醒時磨牙症通常與壓力、焦慮，或專注時緊咬下顎等習慣有關。相較之下，睡眠時磨牙症發生於夜間，其特徵為下顎肌肉的節律性活動 [...]
Tag: SLEEP DISTURBANCES
When Nightmares Become a Clinical Concern
Nightmares are not just a fleeting inconvenience—they can have profound implications on mental health and overall well-being. Recent studies have suggested that nightmares are underdiagnosed and undertreated, even in sleep centers.1,2 Because it is unlikely that patients will report nightmares without provocation, it is important for providers to inquire about […]
FDA Breakthrough Designated NightWare iOS App to Treat PTSD Nightmares
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has permitted marketing of a new device intended for the temporary reduction of sleep disturbance related to nightmares in adults 22 years or older who have nightmare disorder or who have nightmares from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The device provides gentle vibration through […]
Study Finds Older Adults Using Cannabis to Treat Sleep Disturbances
With growing interest in its potential health benefits and new legislation favoring legalization in more states, cannabis use is becoming more common among older adults. University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers report that older adults use cannabis primarily for medical purposes to treat a variety of common […]
