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This study examines the link between high occupational noise exposure and atrial fibrillation (AF), given the limited existing evidence.

Exploding head syndrome (EHS) is a parasomnia characterized by the perception of loud noises, or explosions inside the head during the sleep-to-wake transition. The prevalence of EHS remains unclear. This survey aimed to elucidate the prevalence of and factors associated with EHS in this cohort.

It has been suggested that dentofacial deformities (DFD) can impair sleep quality. This pilot study aimed at evaluating sleep disorders in individuals with DFD before orthognathic surgery, correlating the clinical findings with salivary biomarker levels.

Sleep disorders and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) commonly coexist in older adults, increasing their risk of developing dementia. Long-term tai chi chuan has been proven to improve sleep quality in older adults. However, their adherence to extended training regimens can be challenging. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a neuromodulation technique that may enhance the benefits of exercise.

Although the survival rate for thyroid cancer is high, a nursing intervention that enhances autonomous motivation is needed for patients with jobs to improve their long-term self-management abilities in the early postoperative period.

There is an increased prevalence of mental health problems in various population groups as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences, especially regarding anxiety, stress, depression, fear, and sleep disturbances, require to be investigated longitudinally.

This retrospective study aims to assess the adjunctive efficacy of warm needle moxibustion and gua sha care in the treatment of eszopiclone tablets on sleep quality and psychological stress in insomnia patients. Data of 138 insomnia patients from Gansu Baoshihua hospital between January and December 2022 were collected. Patients were bifurcated into 2 groups: those solely treated with eszopiclone (n = 71) and those administered a combined regimen of eszopiclone, warm needle moxibustion, and gua sha (n = 67). Sleep quality, psychological stress, and daytime drowsiness were assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10), and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), respectively. Adverse effects were also monitored. Baseline demographics and clinical characteristics were comparable between the 2 groups. Post-intervention, the intervention group exhibited significant reductions in PSQI and ESS scores (P < .05), whereas the control group showed no significant changes. The PSS-10 scores remained unchanged in both groups post-intervention. The intervention group reported a significant decrease in the prevalence of nausea and dizziness posttreatment (P < .05), with a notably lower post-intervention nausea prevalence compared to the control group (P < .05). Incorporating warm needle moxibustion and gua sha nursing care into the eszopiclone treatment regimen potentially amplify sleep quality while reducing side effects in patients with insomnia.

To determine the direct and indirect effects of sexual assault on sleep health in varsity athletes.

To analyze the occurrence of symptoms and quality of life (QoL) among patients with chronic wounds and the impact of chronic wounds on QoL.