Inflammatory biomarkers of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratios in 563 severe OSA patients before and after surgery by Chung-Wei Lin, Pei-Wen Lin, Li-Wen Chiu, Han-Tan Chai, Chun-Tuan Chang, Michael Friedman, Anna M. Salapatas, Sara Rahavi-Ezabadi, Hsin-Ching Lin

“…The alterations of NLR and PLR following obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment were under studied and thus should be investigated. …”
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Effect of Donor Sperm on Quality of Life in Patients with Severe Oligoasthenosperm After ICSI Failure by Wang K, Xu Y, Qin N, Guo Y, Bai J, Li Z

“…The total score of FertiQoL and PSQI in the observation group were higher than those in the control group, and the incidence of erectile dysfunction was higher than that in the control group, with statistical significance (P< 0.05).Conclusion: The use of donor sperm for pregnancy after ICSI failure in patients with severe oligoasthenospermia has a great impact on their reproductive life, sleep quality and erectile function. Medical staff should pay attention to the quality of life and erectile function of these patients, and formulate targeted measures to help these patients cope positively.Keywords: severe oligoasthenospermia, supply semen, erectile function, reproductive life quality, sleep quality…”
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Impact of Preoperative Daytime Sleepiness and Insomnia on Therapy Adherence and Neurostimulation Amplitude in Unilateral Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation by Pordzik J, Ludwig K, Ruckes C, Gouveris H

“…Johannes Pordzik,1,&ast; Katharina Ludwig,1,&ast; Christian Ruckes,2 Haralampos Gouveris1 1Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery & Sleep Medicine Center, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, 55131, Germany; 2Interdisciplinary Center for Clinical Trials, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, 55131, Germany&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Haralampos Gouveris, Email haralampos.gouveris@unimedizin-mainz.deIntroduction: Average adherence to hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) therapy is more than 5 h/night. …”
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Effects of movement behaviors on preschoolers’ cognition: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials by Catalina Pacheco, Victoria Culkin, Amelia Putkaradze, Nan Zeng

“…Of these, 21 studies focused on PA, while only one targeted SB, and none specifically addressed sleep or combined movement behaviors. …”
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Internet-based cognitive–behavioural therapy for insomnia (ICBT-i): a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials by Jia Chen, Juan Liu, Yuan-yuan Ye, Ni-ka Chen, Ling Lin, Ya-zhen Liu, Ying Lang, Xun-jun Li, Xin-ju Yang, Xiao-jiang Jiang

“…Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of internet-based cognitive–behavioural therapy for insomnia (ICBT-i) in adults.Design A meta-analysis of ICBT-i.Data sources Systematic searches of randomised controlled trials of ICBT-i were performed in the PubMed, EMBASE, PsycINFO and Cochrane Library databases up to 19 June 2016.Review method 2 reviewers independently performed study selection, quality assessment and data extraction. …”
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Characterization of trends in preoperative hemoglobin A1c testing prior to metabolic and bariatric surgery: a retrospective, observational study by Safraz A. Hamid, Elena Graetz, Emily J. Zolfaghari, Kurt S. Schultz, Eric B. Schneider, Karen E. Gibbs

“…Accordingly, the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) endorses that patients undergoing MBS should receive a preoperative A1C test. We aimed to assess the proportion of MBS patients who received a preoperative A1C test and determine whether baseline diabetes status influences receipt of a test. …”
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Air Pollution Levels Related to Peak Expiratory Flow Rates among Adult Asthmatics in Lampang, Thailand by Wanwisa Chujit, Phongtape Wiwatanadate, Athavudh Deesomchok, Khajornsak Sopajaree, Kamal Eldeirawi, Ying I. Tsai

“…Furthermore, when including PM2.5 max in the generalized estimating equation model, only NO2 max (lag 2) and CO max (lag 6) were negatively associated with the morning PEFR, displaying coefficients of −0.08 and −1.71, respectively. O3 max (lag 3) and PM2.5 max exhibited positive relationships with the PEFR before sleeping (“evening PEFR”), with coefficients of 0.078 and 0.029, respectively. …”
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Prevalence of Insomnia and Related Factors Among Cancer Outpatients in China by Zhao K, Yu Z, Wang Y, Feng W

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Development of a checklist for cognitive assessment requirements (CARE) based on a Delphi consensus study by Vahid Nejati, Reza Estaji, Vicent Balanzá-Martínez, David A Balota, Suzanne Barker-Collo, Morris Bell, Jacquelyn H Berry, Khatereh Borhani, Munro Cullum, Anthony Feinstein, Charles J Golden, Raul Gonzalez, Jordan Henry Grafman, Steven D Hollon, Petra Jansen, Nicole A Kochan, Ryan Van Patten, Olivier Piguet, Sarah A Raskin, Sean B. Rourke, Andrew Scholey, Yaakov Stern, Steven Paul Woods, Michael I. Posner

“…Abstract Situational factors can influence cognitive performance and should be considered for conducting cognitive assessments. …”
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Using DNA metabarcoding and direct behavioural observations to identify the diet of proboscis monkeys (Nasalis larvatus) in the Kinabatangan Floodplain, Sabah. by Valentine Thiry, Arthur F Boom, Danica J Stark, Olivier J Hardy, Roseline C Beudels-Jamar, Regine Vercauteren Drubbel, Sylvia Alsisto, Martine Vercauteren, Benoit Goossens

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Association between exclusive or dual use of combustible cigarettes and heated tobacco products and depressive symptoms. by Bo Gyeong Lee, Haein Lee, Namhee Kim

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Modern contraceptive utilization and associated factors among street working reproductive age women in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Bekalu Getnet Kassa, Basazinew Chekol Demilew, Fentahun Yenealem Beyene, Habtamu Gebrehana Belay

“…<h4>Background</h4>Street women are women, who make their living on the streets by begging, sleeping in the streets, or on the sides of roads. …”
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Advantages and disadvantages of mobile applications for workplace health promotion: A scoping review. by Maren Junker, Markus Böhm, Helmut Krcmar

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Compassion fatigue and associated factors among nurses working in Jimma Zone public hospitals, southwest Ethiopia: A facility based cross-sectional study. by Duguma Debela Ganeti, Bikila Dereje Fufa, Ebissa Bayana Kebede, Sheka Shemsi Seid, Birhanu Wogane Ilala, Nuritu Bacha Benti, Yeshitila Belay Belachew

“…The factors associated were work experience, perceived social support, self-compassion, coping strategies, work unit, and sleep hours. Therefore, stakeholders including hospital managers should implement targeted strategies to prevent compassion fatigue including training on coping strategy and, self-compassion and creating culture of team work among nurses.…”
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Teknologi Elektronis Pengkajian Nyeri Kronis pada Anak-anak dan Remaja by Dwi Novrianda

“…Impaired function generally occurs i.e., sleeping, employment, social functioning, and daily activities. …”
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Tramadol-Induced Mood Elevation in a Patient with No Previous Psychiatric History by Mugtaba Osman, Mashael Mustafa

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Lessons Learned from Van Earthquake in the Context of Urban Environment and Health by Bilge Kalanlar

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COVID-19 pandemic and its psychological impact among healthy Portuguese and Spanish nursing students by Carlos Laranjeira, Ana Querido, Goreti Marques, Mafalda Silva, Daniela Simões, Luísa Gonçalves, Rita Figueiredo

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New Keratoconus Risk Factors: A Cross-Sectional Case—Control Study by Eloi Debourdeau, Gabriel Planells, Chloe Chamard, David Touboul, Max Villain, Pascal Demoly, Fanny Babeau, Pierre Fournie, Vincent Daien

“…It highlighted the role of pressure on the eyes during sleep. Other less known risk factors such as dry eyes and smoking exposure should be explored in future studies.…”
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Community Malaria Knowledge, Experiences, Perceived Roles, and Acceptability of Community-Directed Distribution of Intermittent Preventive Therapy for Pregnancy in Rural Southeast... by Ijeoma Nkem Okedo-Alex, Ifeyinwa Chizoba Akamike, Johnbosco Ifunanya Nwafor, Chihurumnanya Alo, Adaoha Pearl Agu, Dejene Derseh Abateneh, Chigozie Jesse Uneke

“…Majority (74.1%) knew infected mosquito bites as the cause of malaria while 61.1% and 71.5% were definitely sure that pregnant women and children were at risk for malaria. …”
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