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Study Finds an Indirect Association Between Sleep & Inflammation

February 13, 2020 • By Gretchen Henkel

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In a study in Arthritis Care & Research, researchers showed an indirect association between osteoarthritis (OA) and sleep health in older men.1 In those participants with OA, the condition is associated with poorer sleep health, as well as a 16% higher incidence of elevated C-reactive protein and 12% higher odds of having elevated interleukin 6…. [Read More]

Filed Under: Conditions, Osteoarthritis, Research Reviews Tagged With: Sleep, systemic inflammation

FDA Approves Risankizumab, Adds Stronger Warning to Sleep Medications

May 29, 2019 • By Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP

The FDA has approved rizankixumab to treat adults with plaque psoriasis and added boxed warnings to sleep medications…... [Read More]

Filed Under: Biologics & Biosimilars, Drug Updates, Safety Tagged With: FDA, plaque psoriasis, rizankixumab, Sleep, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Poor Sleep Quality During Menopause Tied to Increased Inflammation

April 17, 2018 • By Cheryl Platzman Weinstock

(Reuters Health)—Middle-aged women who get poor quality sleep have elevated levels of inflammatory markers, suggesting their risk for heart disease and other illnesses may be increased, U.S. researchers say. Based on sleep monitoring and blood tests of 295 women, most of whom were past menopause, researchers found those who had trouble falling asleep or who… [Read More]

Filed Under: Conditions Tagged With: Heart Disease, postmenopausal, postmenopause, Sleep, sleep apnea, Women

Sleep Tips for RA Patients & Rheumatologists

January 23, 2018 • By Carina Stanton

A lack of quality sleep may exacerbate depression and pain in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, according to Michael R. Irwin, MD. Here are some tips for rheumatologists on how to discuss sleep with patients and help patients reduce sleep disturbance…... [Read More]

Filed Under: Conditions Tagged With: Depression, fatigue, Pain, Sleep, Sleep Strategies

Fibromyalgia-Related Sleep Disorder Diagnosis & Treament Tips

January 19, 2018 • By Vanessa Caceres

Fibromyalgia-Related Sleep Disorder Diagnosis & Treament Tips

When a patient has fibromyalgia, sleep troubles are the last thing they need. Unfortunately, sleep problems affect a large number of fibromyalgia patients, and those problems can turn into a vicious cycle that interplays with daytime pain and fatigue. “Pain and sleep disturbances are a double-edged sword,” says Elika Kormeili, MFT, a licensed clinical psychologist… [Read More]

Filed Under: Conditions, Soft Tissue Pain Tagged With: Fibromyalgia, Pain, sleep deprivation, sleep disorder

Poor Sleep Associated with Higher Risk of Chronic Pain

September 20, 2017 • By Carolyn Crist

(Reuters Health)—People who sleep poorly may be more likely to develop a chronic pain condition and have worse physical health, a study from the U.K. suggests. A general decline in both the quantity and quality of hours slept led to a two- to three-fold increase in pain problems over time, researchers found. “Sleep and pain… [Read More]

Filed Under: Conditions Tagged With: Chronic pain, hip pain, Joint Pain, Pain, Sleep, sleep disorder

Sleep Therapy May Help Ease Knee Pain

August 16, 2017 • By Lisa Rapaport

(Reuters Health)—Patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) and insomnia may be less troubled by joint pain after they get treatment to help them sleep better, a recent study suggests. Knee OA, a leading cause of pain and disability in older adults, occurs when flexible tissue at the ends of bones wears down. Although it can’t be… [Read More]

Filed Under: Conditions, Osteoarthritis Tagged With: knee, Knee Osteoarthritis (OA), knee pain, Pain, Pain Management, Sleep

Sleep Apnea Tied to Gout Flares

October 30, 2015 • By Kathryn Doyle

NEW YORK (Reuters Health)—Sleep apnea may increase the risk of developing gout and experiencing flare-ups, according to a new study. Until now, little was known about the relationship between the two conditions, the study team writes in an article online Oct. 19 in Arthritis & Rheumatology. Obesity plays an important role in both sleep apnea… [Read More]

Filed Under: Conditions, Crystal Arthritis Tagged With: Gout, sleep apnea, sleep disorder, Uric acid

Restoration of Sleep Physiology vs. Sedation for Sleep Disorders, Fibromyalgia

June 15, 2015 • By Bruce Rothschild, MD

Sleep disturbance is an important medical problem, requiring intervention, not simply to reduce latency to its onset, but to ensure achievement of the depth of sleep that has been documented to restore homeostasis and prevent the falls that are responsible for so much morbidity and mortality.1 Sleep disturbance is present in 50% of people over… [Read More]

Filed Under: Conditions, Soft Tissue Pain Tagged With: Drugs, Fibromyalgia, patient care, sedation, sleep disorder, sleep physiology, Treatment

Serum Uric Acid May Be Link between Sleep Apnea and Cardiovascular Disease

July 18, 2014 • By Lara C. Pullen, PhD

New research has shown elevated levels of serum uric acid in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and an increased likelihood of cardiovascular events in patients with severe OSA.... [Read More]

Filed Under: Conditions, Crystal Arthritis, Research Reviews Tagged With: cardiovascular, Disease, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, OSA, Uric acid

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