Sleep disorder risk for IBD patients
As many as 1 in 5 people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may also suffer from sleep apnoea. A new Flinders University-led study recommends people […]
Risks of nightly variation in sleep apnoea
Poorly managed sleep apnoea can lead to uncontrolled blood pressure – a little known underlying risk for millions of people’s cardiovascular health, a new study in […]
Bedtime changes raise blood pressure
Business owners, executives and shift workers might think slight changes in their regular sleep patterns and duration make no difference to their overall night’s rest and […]
Tips for a better night’s sleep
People describe the sound of a dripping tap in the middle of the night as anything from annoying to torture. Others sleep through, seemingly oblivious. But […]
Could a nasal spray treat sleep apnoea?
A drug in development for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) has shown promising results, after researchers from Flinders University tested the treatment in people for the first […]
Flinders gets set for Australia’s Sleep Revolution
Flinders’ leading sleep researchers are on the hunt for participants to take part in a ground-breaking sleep treatment program, set to be featured as part of […]
Self-reported sleep disorders a risky combo
People reporting symptoms of both insomnia and a high risk of obstructive sleep apnoea are at an increased risk of death, compared to people without the […]
Managing insomnia with an app
An app designed to treat insomnia without the use of medication, only available in Australia via a Flinders University clinical trial, has received an official recommendation […]
Link between irregular sleep and hypertension risk
A study of more than two million nights of sleep and blood pressure data found that irregularities in sleep timing and duration were associated with an increased risk […]