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Many over-the-counter melatonin products are inaccurately labeled

Wide Variation Found for Amount of Melatonin in Supplements

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Almost three-quarters of supplements tested were misleadingly labeled
For nursing home residents

Acupressure Ups Sleep Quality in Nursing Home Residents

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Acupressure on specific acupoints linked to significantly improved scores on PSQI and SF-36
Insomnia may increase the risk of asthma in adults

Insomnia Associated With Higher Risk of Developing Asthma

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Adults with chronic insomnia three times more likely to develop asthma, researchers say
For overweight or obese adults

Review: Intentional Weight Loss Improves Daytime Sleepiness

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Large improvement in daytime sleepiness with surgical weight loss interventions
Researchers evaluating evidence for tonsillectomy found that more children would receive significant short-term improvement in their daily life if the current guidelines were relaxed. The two reviews were published online Jan. 17 in Pediatrics.

Current Guidelines for Pediatric Tonsillectomies Questioned

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Understanding of longer-term outcomes or effects in subpopulations deemed lacking
Moderate post-lunch napping is tied to better cognition in older adults

Post-Lunch Napping Tied to Better Cognition in Elderly

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Moderate nappers scored higher than non-nappers, short nappers, extended nappers
Poor sleep quality is prevalent in patients on maintenance hemodialysis

Poor Sleep Common in Hemodialysis Patients

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Poor sleep tied to increased daytime sleepiness, especially in those with depression
A U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes program is feasible for increasing comfort in managing common sleep complaints

VA ECHO Program Feasible for Management of Sleep Disorders

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Most respondents anticipated sleep practice change from participation in virtual learning community
Insomnia is common in adults with asthma and tied to worse asthma control and other health problems

Insomnia Found to Be Highly Prevalent in Adults With Asthma

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Lack of sleep also tied to more frequent health visits for those with asthma
For hospitalized patients

Sleep Duration, Efficiency Linked to Inpatient Hyperglycemia

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Longer sleep duration, increased sleep efficiency cut odds of hyperglycemia, impaired fasting glucose