The sleep-deprived human brain
How does a lack of sleep affect our brains? In contrast to the benefits of sleep, frameworks
exploring the impact of sleep loss are relatively lacking. Importantly, the effects of sleep …
exploring the impact of sleep loss are relatively lacking. Importantly, the effects of sleep …
Control of sleep and wakefulness
This review summarizes the brain mechanisms controlling sleep and wakefulness.
Wakefulness promoting systems cause low-voltage, fast activity in the …
Wakefulness promoting systems cause low-voltage, fast activity in the …
Pathophysiology of sleep apnea
JA Dempsey, SC Veasey, BJ Morgan… - Physiological …, 2010 - journals.physiology.org
Sleep-induced apnea and disordered breathing refers to intermittent, cyclical cessations or
reductions of airflow, with or without obstructions of the upper airway (OSA). In the presence …
reductions of airflow, with or without obstructions of the upper airway (OSA). In the presence …
Obstructive sleep apnea: brain structural changes and neurocognitive function before and after treatment
Rationale: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is commonly associated with neurocognitive
impairments that have not been consistently related to specific brain structure abnormalities …
impairments that have not been consistently related to specific brain structure abnormalities …
The cognitive cost of sleep lost
JG McCoy, RE Strecker - Neurobiology of learning and memory, 2011 - Elsevier
A substantial body of literature supports the intuitive notion that a good night's sleep can
facilitate human cognitive performance the next day. Deficits in attention, learning & memory …
facilitate human cognitive performance the next day. Deficits in attention, learning & memory …
Cognitive impairment in obstructive sleep apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterised by repetitive cessation or reduction of
airflow due to upper airway obstructions. These respiratory events lead to chronic sleep …
airflow due to upper airway obstructions. These respiratory events lead to chronic sleep …
Sleep disturbance, cognitive decline, and dementia: a review
AMV Wennberg, MN Wu, PB Rosenberg… - Seminars in …, 2017 - thieme-connect.com
Approximately half of older people report sleep disturbances, which are associated with
various health conditions, including neurodegenerative disease and dementia. Indeed, 60 to …
various health conditions, including neurodegenerative disease and dementia. Indeed, 60 to …
Brain structural changes in obstructive sleep apnea
Abstract Study Objectives: Determine whether obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) subjects show
indications of axonal injury. Design: We assessed fiber integrity in OSA and control subjects …
indications of axonal injury. Design: We assessed fiber integrity in OSA and control subjects …
Neurobehavioral morbidity associated with disordered breathing during sleep in children: a comprehensive review
DW Beebe - Sleep, 2006 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Study Objectives: To comprehensively review research on the association between
childhood sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and neurobehavioral functioning. Design …
childhood sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and neurobehavioral functioning. Design …
Cognitive profile and brain morphological changes in obstructive sleep apnea
F Torelli, N Moscufo, G Garreffa, F Placidi, A Romigi… - Neuroimage, 2011 - Elsevier
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is accompanied by neurocognitive impairment, likely
mediated by injury to various brain regions. We evaluated brain morphological changes in …
mediated by injury to various brain regions. We evaluated brain morphological changes in …