A type of neuron in the hypothalamus that regulates transitions between sleep and wakefulness becomes hyperexcitable with age, lowering the threshold that triggers it to fire and rouse the rest of the brain, a study in mice shows.
How prevalent are sleep disorders in the adult population? This study surveyed sleep disorder symptoms including sleep satisfaction or quality, alertness, snoring, and observed apnea among adults.
How prevalent are sleep disorders in the adult population? This study surveyed sleep disorder symptoms including sleep satisfaction or quality, alertness, snoring, and observed apnea among adults.
Continuous positive air pressure (CPAP) may not be effective in very old patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea, according to an exploratory analysis of data from clinical trials.