Publications by authors named "T Dang-Vu"
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- This study investigates how K-complexes (KC), a specific type of brainwave, relate to the effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), which is the main treatment for chronic insomnia.
- Researchers conducted a multicenter study with 98 insomnia patients undergoing a 6-8 week CBT-I program, evaluating their sleep using polysomnography and an insomnia severity index before and after treatment.
- The results indicate that KC density, particularly its change after treatment, can predict how well patients respond to CBT-I and significantly correlates with improved sleep pressure, suggesting KC is an important biomarker for insomnia treatment.
Rationale: Among 3 forms of mercury, elemental mercury vapor presents the highest threat due to its potential to cause acute pneumonitis. The management of acute mercury vapor poisoning remains unclear, particularly in acute lung injury. We present a case of mercury vapor poisoning resulting from the heating of cinnabar, successfully treated with high-dose corticosteroids and chelation therapy, and follow-up over 6 months.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA) was created by the Canadian federal government through its health research funding agency, the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR), in 2014, as a response to the G7 initiative to fight dementia. Two five-year funding cycles (2014-2019; 2019-2024) have occurred following peer review, and a third cycle (Phase 3) has just begun. A unique construct was mandated, consisting of 20 national teams in Phase I and 19 teams in Phase II (with research topics spanning from basic to clinical science to health resource systems) along with cross-cutting programs to support them.
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- - This review compares the effectiveness and safety of sleep medications (hypnotics) in older adults (65+) versus younger adults (<65) for improving sleep quality and overall safety.
- - Out of 70 clinical trials analyzed with nearly 18,000 participants, older adults had a smaller improvement in sleep quality and lower tolerance for medications compared to younger adults.
- - The study suggests that some hypnotics may be less effective for seniors and emphasizes the need for future research to consider factors like multiple health issues and multiple medications in older populations.
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- The study aims to update national estimates and trends of insomnia symptoms in Canada from 2007 to 2021, to inform effective prevention and intervention strategies.
- Data from the Canadian Community Health Survey reveals that insomnia symptoms remained stable overall but increased notably among women aged 18-64 and individuals with a medium education level.
- The findings indicate that insomnia symptoms are twice as prevalent in individuals with poor self-perceived health, highlighting the need for targeted interventions for the most impacted groups.