Publications by authors named "Maha Alattar"
Insomnia symptoms and the risk of all-cause mortality among stroke survivors.
BMC Public Health
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- This study explored the link between insomnia symptoms and the risk of death among stroke survivors using data from the Health and Retirement Study, focusing on participants over 50 with a history of stroke from 2002 to 2018.
- Out of 3,501 stroke survivors monitored for an average of 6 years, it was found that insomnia symptoms, particularly difficulties in initiating and maintaining sleep, were linked to a higher risk of mortality in young male stroke survivors, but no such link was found for females.
- The findings suggest that insomnia may significantly increase the risk of all-cause mortality in younger male stroke survivors, indicating a need for further research in this area, especially since these results were not
Artificial Intelligence Models for the Automation of Standard Diagnostics in Sleep Medicine-A Systematic Review.
Bioengineering (Basel)
February 2024
Sleep disorders, prevalent in the general population, present significant health challenges. The current diagnostic approach, based on a manual analysis of overnight polysomnograms (PSGs), is costly and time-consuming. Artificial intelligence has emerged as a promising tool in this context, offering a more accessible and personalized approach to diagnosis, particularly beneficial for under-served populations.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Post stroke sleep duration could increase the risk of death. This study tested the hypothesis that inadequate sleep duration is associated with increased mortality among stroke survivors.
Methods: The REasons for Geographic And Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS), a national population-based longitudinal study, was the data source.
Article Synopsis
- Insomnia affects over a third of the US population and its relationship with stroke is not well understood, motivating this study to explore the connection between insomnia symptoms and stroke incidence.
- Using data from the Health and Retirement Study (2002-2020) with participants over 50 who were stroke-free at the start, the study analyzed self-reported insomnia symptoms and their impact on stroke events over time.
- Findings revealed that higher insomnia symptom scores were linked to an increased risk of stroke, especially in those under 50, suggesting a significant link between insomnia and stroke risk that varies by age.
Background: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a well-recognized cause of impaired sleep in patients with frequent GERD symptoms, as well as those with sleep apnea. GERD's role in sleep disturbance of minimally symptomatic patients with poor sleep quality is less clear.
Aim: We aimed to define the prevalence of GERD-related sleep disturbance in minimally-symptomatic subjects with demonstrated insomnia, and to assess the changes in sleep efficiency in these subjects after vigorous acid suppression.
Background: The prevalence and nature of sleep disorders in primary care has not been widely studied. As part of a survey conducted in 5 family practice offices in North Carolina, we screened adult patients for sleep syndromes and sought to ascertain which demographic status and health status were associated with these disorders.
Methods: We approached 2963 consecutive adults who presented for office visits to the 5 study practices.