Extracorporeal Radial Shock Wave Therapy Combined With Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol
Zhao P, Zhang GH, Song WJ, Wu JJ, Ma J, Hua XY and Xu JG
Extracorporeal Radial Shock Wave Therapy Combined With Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol
Zhao P, Zhang GH, Song WJ, Wu JJ, Ma J, Hua XY and Xu JG
Nonspecific low back pain is extremely common, with clinical symptoms mainly characterized by pain and functional impairment. Moreover, pain can further induce anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders. Although there are many existing rehabilitation methods, their therapeutic effects are limited and the recurrence rate is high. Therefore, we plan to conduct a clinical efficacy evaluation of extracorporeal radial shock wave therapy combined with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for nonspecific low back pain and also explore the potential therapeutic mechanisms.
Late-night eating, poor sleep quality, and emotional eating: Stronger predictors of overweight and obesity than social jetlag and eating jetlag
Ulusoy Gezer HG, İşler AO, Oguz SH, Karabulut E and Rakıcıoğlu N
Late-night eating, poor sleep quality, and emotional eating: Stronger predictors of overweight and obesity than social jetlag and eating jetlag
Ulusoy Gezer HG, İşler AO, Oguz SH, Karabulut E and Rakıcıoğlu N
Social jetlag (SJL) and eating jetlag (EJL) have been proposed as behavioral indicators of circadian misalignment; however, evidence linking these indicators to obesity remains inconsistent. This cross-sectional, case-control study examined whether higher SJL and EJL levels were associated with increased odds of overweight or obesity. A total of 444 adults ( = 211 with a healthy body weight and = 233 with overweight/obesity) were included. Sleep quality, chronotype, and night eating behaviors were assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire (MEQ), and Night Eating Questionnaire (NEQ), respectively. Cognitive restraint, uncontrolled eating, and emotional eating were evaluated using the Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire (TFEQ). Circadian misalignment was measured using SJL, sleep-corrected SJL (SJLsc), EJL, and meal-specific jetlag metrics. Individuals with higher body mass index were older and more likely to exhibit morning chronotype characteristics, whereas evening types demonstrated greater SJLsc. Neither SJL nor EJL emerged as independent predictors of overweight/obesity, suggesting that weekly variability in sleep or eating timing may play a limited role in this population. Poor sleep quality, emotional eating, and the timing of the last eating event, rather than variability in meal timing, were associated with obesity. Weight management interventions should prioritize absolute meal timing, unhealthy eating behaviors, and sleep quality.
Role of Probiotics in Managing Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Clinical Trials
Julanon N, Unhapipatpong C, Wongjirattikarn R, Anutraungkool T, Chaowattanapanit S, Choonhakarn C, Sawanyawisuth K, Shantavasinkul PC, Zouboulis CC and Piguet V
Role of Probiotics in Managing Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Clinical Trials
Julanon N, Unhapipatpong C, Wongjirattikarn R, Anutraungkool T, Chaowattanapanit S, Choonhakarn C, Sawanyawisuth K, Shantavasinkul PC, Zouboulis CC and Piguet V
Dysregulation of the skin microbiome is implicated in acne pathogenesis.
Sleep and Mental Health Among Employed Adults in Beijing, China
Czeisler MÉ, Weaver MD, Xin Q, Quan SF and Czeisler CA
Sleep and Mental Health Among Employed Adults in Beijing, China
Czeisler MÉ, Weaver MD, Xin Q, Quan SF and Czeisler CA
Beijing has undergone profound economic growth and ecological change this century. Given the roles of sleep and mental health in worker performance, the objective of this analysis was to characterize sleep and mental health among adult residents of Beijing. During September 29, 2022, through October 5, 2022, cross-sectional surveys available in English and Mandarin were administered to 2000 adults with residence in Beijing. Among 1741 adults in the final analytic sample, descriptive statistics and multivariable regression models were used to characterize sleep, mental health, and their relationship. Of 1730 respondents (response rate: 65.4%), 55.9% averaged 7-9 h of sleep duration per 24 h, and 42.1% had symptoms of insomnia or obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Of respondents diagnosed with insomnia or OSA, 85.2% were untreated. Additionally, 42.5% of respondents were experiencing adverse mental health symptoms. In models adjusted for demographics and sleep characteristics, the variables most strongly associated with adverse mental health symptoms were poor self-rated health, frequent sleep medication use, low sleep quality, and short sleep duration. Insufficient or impaired sleep, risk of sleep disorders, and adverse mental health symptoms were common among employed adults in Beijing. These findings reveal a significant unmet need to address sleep health and mental health in this population.
Correction to "Dyadic Associations Between Stress and Sleep Quality and Moderating Effects of Emotional Intimacy in Survivors of Young Adult Cancer and Their Spouses: An Observational Study"
Correction to "Dyadic Associations Between Stress and Sleep Quality and Moderating Effects of Emotional Intimacy in Survivors of Young Adult Cancer and Their Spouses: An Observational Study"
Polysomnographic findings and brain maturation in infants with Prader-Willi syndrome: a retrospective observational study
Kempen T, Boon M, Dereymaeker A, Rochtus A, Proost R, Lemmens K and Jansen K
Polysomnographic findings and brain maturation in infants with Prader-Willi syndrome: a retrospective observational study
Kempen T, Boon M, Dereymaeker A, Rochtus A, Proost R, Lemmens K and Jansen K
Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by hypothalamic dysfunction and brainstem immaturity, contributing to central sleep apnea (CSA), hypoventilation and hypersomnolence. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is more common in older children with PWS due to adenotonsillar hypertrophy and obesity. Data on polysomnographic findings in infants remain scarce. This study aimed to assess sleep-disordered breathing and its possible association with brain maturation, based on electroencephalography (EEG) findings, in infants (< 12 months) with PWS.
The effect of unilateral inguinal hernia surgery performed at different times of the day on inflammation and recovery: a prospective randomized controlled study
Dikmen Demiryorgan B, Nalbant B, Demiryorgan F and Kavak Akelma F
The effect of unilateral inguinal hernia surgery performed at different times of the day on inflammation and recovery: a prospective randomized controlled study
Dikmen Demiryorgan B, Nalbant B, Demiryorgan F and Kavak Akelma F
Inguinal hernia surgery may trigger inflammation, and circadian variations in surgical timing could affect this response along with postoperative recovery. This study investigated how surgery timing influences inflammation, sleep quality, recovery, and pain in patients undergoing hernia repair.
Prevalence and clinical features of depressed adolescents co-occurring insomnia and excessive daytime sleepiness symptoms
Hao M, Zhao X, Fan H, Liu L, Geng F, Mo D, Wang J, Chen C, Liu Z, Luo X, Wen X, Zhang L and Liu H
Prevalence and clinical features of depressed adolescents co-occurring insomnia and excessive daytime sleepiness symptoms
Hao M, Zhao X, Fan H, Liu L, Geng F, Mo D, Wang J, Chen C, Liu Z, Luo X, Wen X, Zhang L and Liu H
This study aimed to explore the prevalence and clinical characteristics of depressed adolescents with concurrent insomnia and excessive daytime sleepiness symptoms (EDS).
Clinical efficacy of peloidotherapy on pain, sleep quality, and central sensitization-related symptoms in chronic low back pain: a comparative analysis
Yılmaz N and Özkuk K
Clinical efficacy of peloidotherapy on pain, sleep quality, and central sensitization-related symptoms in chronic low back pain: a comparative analysis
Yılmaz N and Özkuk K
This study aimed to investigate the effect of peloidotherapy applied in chronic low back pain on pain and central sensitization and its reflections on patients' sleep quality, fatigue levels, functional capacity, and disability status. In this prospective, randomized, single-blind study, 74 patients were assigned to the Electrotherapy Group (EG: hot pack+TENS+exercise) or Peloidotherapy Group (PG: peloidotherapy+TENS+exercise) for 15 sessions. Treatments were administered 5 days per week for 3 weeks. Clinical assessments were performed pre/post-treatment using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Central Sensitization Inventory (CSI), Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale (QBPDS), Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue (FACIT-F), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and EQ-5D-3 L. Both groups showed significant within-group improvements in most outcomes (all p < 0.001), except for the EQ-5D index in the EG. According to the ANCOVA results adjusted for baseline values and pain duration, the PG demonstrated significantly superior post-treatment outcomes compared to the EG in VAS (p = 0.006), EQ-5D index (p = 0.004), and PSQI (p = 0.044) scores. Furthermore, the adjusted delta score analysis confirmed that the improvements in the PG were significantly greater than those in the EG for VAS (p = 0.026), EQ-5D (p = 0.004), and PSQI (p = 0.044). In contrast, no significant between-group differences were observed for CSI, QBPDS, FACIT, or EQ-5D VAS scores (p > 0.05). Both treatments improved pain and central sensitization-related measures, likely due to shared thermal effects. While peloidotherapy showed superior improvements in pain intensity, sleep quality, and health status, no specific superior effect on CSI scores was demonstrated compared to electrotherapy.
Sleep status among adults
Zhang X, Wang X, Qu H, Zhang W, Weng W and Li Q
Sleep status among adults
Zhang X, Wang X, Qu H, Zhang W, Weng W and Li Q
Sleep disorders present a substantial challenge to public health. This study aims to analyze patterns in self-reported trouble sleeping, duration of sleep, and the utilization of prescription medications commonly used for insomnia (MCUFI) among the adult in the US.
