What about dreams? State of the art and open questions

S Scarpelli, V Alfonsi, M Gorgoni… - Journal of Sleep …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Several studies have tried to identify the neurobiological bases of dream experiences,
nevertheless some questions are still at the centre of the debate. Here, we summarise the …

[HTML][HTML] Long COVID, the brain, nerves, and cognitive function

AB Reiss, C Greene, C Dayaramani… - Neurology …, 2023 - mdpi.com
SARS-CoV-2, a single-stranded RNA coronavirus, causes an illness known as coronavirus
disease 2019 (COVID-19). Long-term complications are an increasing issue in patients who …

The role of sleep and dreams in long‐COVID

S Scarpelli, A De Santis, V Alfonsi… - Journal of Sleep …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Recent investigations show that many people affected by SARS‐CoV2 (COVID‐19) report
persistent symptoms 2–3 months from the onset of the infection. Here, we report the Italian …

Dreaming during the COVID-19 pandemic: A narrative review

M Gorgoni, S Scarpelli, V Alfonsi… - … & Biobehavioral Reviews, 2022 - Elsevier
According to several influential models, dreams can be affected by state-and trait-like
factors, sleep features, and diurnal experiences. The COVID-19 pandemic globally affected …

Has the COVID-19 pandemic traumatized us collectively? The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and sleep factors via traumatization: a multinational …

B Holzinger, F Nierwetberg, F Chung… - Nature and Science …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose The COVID-19 pandemic affects mental health and sleep, resulting in frequent
nightmares. Therefore, identifying factors associated with nightmare frequency is important …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of dysfunctional beliefs about sleep on sleep quality and mental health among patients with COVID-19 treated in Fangcang shelter hospitals

J Peng, T Zhang, Y Li, L Wu, X Peng, C Li… - Frontiers in Public …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Introduction With the COVID-19 pandemic in China, a large number of mild or ordinary
confirmed cases have been sent to Fangcang shelter hospitals for treatment. We aimed to …

[HTML][HTML] The oneiric activity during and after the COVID-19 total lockdown in Italy: A longitudinal study

M Gorgoni, S Scarpelli, V Alfonsi… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
A growing body of evidence highlights that the COVID-19 pandemic affected oneiric activity.
However, only a few studies have assessed the longitudinal changes in dream …

[HTML][HTML] The Aftermath of COVID-19: Exploring the Long-Term Effects on Organ Systems

M Golzardi, A Hromić-Jahjefendić, J Šutković, O Aydin… - Biomedicines, 2024 - mdpi.com
Background: Post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC) is a complicated
disease that affects millions of people all over the world. Previous studies have shown that …

[HTML][HTML] Delayed sleep-wake rhythm due to staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic and sleep debt after returning to campus among Japanese nursing …

M Kayaba, M Ishitsuka, M Ishidate, K Ueno, Y Kajihara… - Heliyon, 2023 - cell.com
This study aimed to investigate sleep problems during staying at home due to the
coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and after returning to campus among …

[HTML][HTML] Dreaming for Two: A Systematic Review of Mental Sleep Activity during Pregnancy

S Scarpelli, V Alfonsi, L De Gennaro… - … & Biobehavioral Reviews, 2024 - Elsevier
Changes in sleep and dreams are often observed during pregnancy. Dreaming may
represent privileged access to the inner world of individuals, providing relevant information …