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Maternal Caffeine Intake Not Linked to Sleep Problems in Infants
CME Heavy intake of caffeine by pregnant or nursing women did not cause sleep interruptions in their infants at 3 months of age, according to a new study.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, April 2012
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Recognition of Acromegaly in Primary Care Practice
CME Do you know the signs and symptoms of acromegaly?
Medscape Education Diabetes & Endocrinology, March 2012
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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Improves Heart Structural, Functional Changes
CME Obstructive sleep apnea leads to structural and functional changes in the heart like those seen in hypertension, but these changes improve after continuous positive airway pressure therapy.
Heartwire CME, March 2012
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: The Challenges in Primary Care
CME/CE Could your patient have chronic fatigue syndrome?
Medscape Education Family Medicine, March 2012
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Hypnotic Use Linked With Increased Risk for Early Death
CME In a cohort survival analysis, use of hypnotics for sleep was associated with more than 3-fold increased hazards of death, even when prescribed at less than 18 pills per year.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, March 2012
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Shorter Sleep Duration Linked With Higher Risk for Proteinuria
CME A large observational study of Japanese employees reveals that sleep duration of 5 hours or less is associated with proteinuria, a risk factor for chronic kidney disease.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, March 2012
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Prevalence, Clinical Features, and Potential Therapies for Fibromyalgia in Primary Headaches
CME Chronic migraine and tension headache have a high frequency of comorbidity with fibromyalgia, according to a review of prevalence, clinical features, and treatments of these comorbid conditions.
Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, March 2012
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Prevalence of Self-Reported Sleep Problems Among People With Diabetes in the United States, 2005-2008
CME In a US population survey, diabetes was linked to a higher risk for sleep apnea, inadequate sleep, excessive sleepiness, leg symptoms, nocturia, and other sleep problems, independent of BMI.
Preventing Chronic Disease, March 2012
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Optimizing the Management of Patients With Acromegaly
CME Dr Anne Klibanski and colleagues discuss how multimodal therapy delivered by a multidisciplinary team can treat patients with acromegaly.
Medscape Education Diabetes & Endocrinology, February 2012
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PTSD: Principles of Diagnosis and Treatment
CME/CE Not everyone who experiences a traumatic event will suffer PTSD; proper diagnosis and recognition of comorbidities can pave the way to a range of successful treatments.
Medscape Education Psychiatry & Mental Health, January 2012
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FDA Approvals: Zolpidem for Early Wakening
CME/CE The US Food and Drug Administration approved the first insomnia drug for middle-of-the-night waking followed by difficulty returning to sleep.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, December 2011
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Shift Work Sleep Disorder in Hospitals: Reducing Risk and Improving Outcomes
CME/CE Explore the impact of SWSD on performance, and the importance of healthy sleep behavior on patient safety, health, and outcomes.
November 2011
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Sleep Problems May Increase Future Fibromyalgia Risk
CME A prospective study shows that fibromyalgia is more likely to develop in women with sleep problems but with no history of this musculoskeletal pain disorder.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, November 2011
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Mediterranean Diet Helps With Some Outcomes of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
CME In obese adults, a Mediterranean diet combined with physical activity for 6 months led to greater improvements in the apnea-hypopnea index during REM sleep, but not the overall apnea-hypopnea index.
Reuters Health Information CME, November 2011
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Narcolepsy: Current and Future Therapeutic Approaches
CME Current treatment for narcolepsy with cataplexy includes modafinil for daytime sleepiness, antidepressants for cataplexy, and gamma hydroxybutyrate (sodium oxybate) for both symptoms.
Future Neurology, November 2011
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Obesity and Comorbid Conditions: Clarifying the Bariatric Referral Roadmap
CME Are your obese patients receiving optimal care? Hear us discuss the latest data and indications supporting bariatric surgery to manage obesity and its comorbidities.
Medscape Education Family Medicine, October 2011
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Excessive Sleepiness and Sleep Apnea in Primary Care: Answers to Your Questions
CME/CE How do you find and treat patients with OSA in primary care?
Medscape Education Neurology & Neurosurgery, October 2011
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Atypical Depression: Recognition, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
CME Discuss the features of clinical depression and review data on treatment approaches designed to achieve enduring benefit for patients
October 2011
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Oropharyngeal Exam Provides Key Data on Sleep Apnea Severity
CME A useful, simple examination of the upper airway effectively predicts the severity of sleep apnea, according to a cross-sectional study.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, October 2011
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Differential Diagnosis and Treatment of Patients Complaining of Tiredness
CME/CE How well do you address common sleep complaints in your practice?
Medscape Education Neurology & Neurosurgery, September 2011
