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Sleep disorders associated with cranial radiation-A systematic review.
Neuro Oncol
January 2025
Neuro-Oncology Branch, Center for Cancer Research, National Institutes of Health Neuro-oncology Branch, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
Article Synopsis
- Radiation therapy is a common treatment for primary brain tumors, but it may lead to significant sleep disorders that haven't been fully explored.
- A systematic review analyzed 38 studies involving nearly 2,948 patients, finding a high incidence of sleep disturbances particularly from the end of radiation to six months afterward, linked to radiation dosage.
- The review calls for more research on sleep disorders in patients with primary brain tumors and suggests that pharmacological interventions can help manage sleep symptoms, despite inconsistencies in how these symptoms are reported across studies.
Background: Professional burnout is a syndrome characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and loss of personal achievement. Burnout is a significant issue among health care providers, and neuro-oncology providers may be at high risk. We conducted a survey to evaluate burnout and career satisfaction among those caring for patients with brain tumors, and to identify risk factors for burnout.
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