Reflections On Contributing To “Big Discoveries” About The Fly Clock: Our Fortunate Paths As Post-Docs With 2017 Nobel Laureates Jeff Hall, Michael Rosbash, And Mike Young [PDF]
In the early 1980s Jeff Hall and Michael Rosbash at Brandeis University and Mike Young at Rockefeller University set out to isolate the period (per) gene, which was recovered in a revolutionary genetic screen by Ron Konopka and Seymour Benzer for mutants
Hardin, P. E. +2 more
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Pineal Gland Volume, Sleep Quality, and Psychiatric Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
ABSTRACT Introduction Disturbances in sleep and circadian rhythms are features of several psychiatric disorders. The pineal gland regulates these rhythms via melatonin, with pineal gland volume (PGV) serving as a structural proxy. We conducted a meta‐analysis to synthesize evidence on differences in PGV between patients with psychiatric disorders and ...
Sophie Bolwig, Kristian H. R. Jensen
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Recent advances in modulators of circadian rhythms: an update and perspective
Circadian rhythm is a universal life phenomenon that plays an important role in maintaining the multiple physiological functions and regulating the adaptability to internal and external environments of flora and fauna.
Shenzhen Huang +5 more
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Protocol of the SOMNIA project : an observational study to create a neurophysiological database for advanced clinical sleep monitoring [PDF]
Introduction Polysomnography (PSG) is the primary tool for sleep monitoring and the diagnosis of sleep disorders. Recent advances in signal analysis make it possible to reveal more information from this rich data source.
Arsenali, Bruno +16 more
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Critical care delirium: prevention, identification and management: a narrative review
Summary Introduction Delirium is a frequent complication of critical illness and remains an important cause of short‐ and long‐term morbidity for patients admitted to ICUs. Delirium is associated with prolonged mechanical ventilation; extended ICU and hospital stay; and longer‐term health issues. Development is associated with patient (e.g.
Stephanie Kieswick, Ben Gibbison
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Abstract Purpose To describe the associations of treated neovascular AMD with the risk of disability, falls, fractures and mood disorders in a large sample representative of the French population. Methods Analyses were based on 77 582 individuals belonging to the ‘Echantillon Généraliste des Bénéficiaires’, a 1/97 random sample of the French population,
Cécile Delcourt +6 more
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Long Days Enhance Recognition Memory and Increase Insulin-like Growth Factor 2 in the Hippocampus [PDF]
Light improves cognitive function in humans; however, the neurobiological mechanisms underlying positive effects of light remain unclear. One obstacle is that most rodent models have employed lighting conditions that cause cognitive deficits rather than ...
Baker, Kimberly +10 more
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Abstract Objectives There is a high, unmet sleep need in young people with mental health difficulties. We took a whole‐system approach to improving access to sleep support across a youth mental health system (14–25 years). Methods We used the Exploration, Preparation, Implementation and Sustainment (EPIS) framework to develop an implementation ...
Rebecca Rollinson +9 more
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Melatonin deficiency and sleep fragmentation in frequent travelers: A modern circadian health crisis
Background: Frequent travel disrupts the circadian rhythm, often leading to disturbed melatonin production. This disruption contributes to sleep fragmentation, reduces sleep quality, and cumulative fatigue that many travelers experience as more than ...
Aleksandra Mierniczek +9 more
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Abstract This pilot study evaluated a personalized sleep intervention incorporating motivational interviewing techniques to address sleep barriers, along with tailored sleep hygiene and extension for chronic short sleepers. Eleven university students completed a 14‐day sequential intervention (baseline, sleep hygiene and a combined phase adding 90‐min ...
Wei Wang +11 more
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