Sleep Medicine Reviews

Papers
(The TQCC of Sleep Medicine Reviews is 23. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-06-01 to 2025-06-01.)
ArticleCitations
Having it both ways: The case of sleep & diet quality580
Prevalence of poor sleep quality among stroke survivors: A meta-analysis and systematic review270
Management of primary snoring in adults: A scoping review examining interventions, outcomes and instruments used to assess clinical effects253
Commentary on Castelnovo et al the parasomnia defense in sleep-related homicide220
The difficult but crucial task of knowledge translation: The case of pre-sleep technology use. Reply to Reichenberger et al. and the National Sleep Foundation's screen use recommendations196
Natural sleep endoscopy in obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review192
Systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea in Indian adults181
I think I'm sleepy, therefore I am – Awareness of sleepiness while driving: A systematic review174
Contributions of post-learning REM and NREM sleep to memory retrieval161
Effects of COVID-19 home confinement on sleep in children: A systematic review157
Cortisol and shiftwork: A scoping review145
Circadian preference and mental health outcomes in youth: A systematic review and meta-analysis125
Associations between sleep variability and cardiometabolic health: A systematic review107
A bidirectional model of sleep and technology use: A theoretical review of How much, for whom, and which mechanisms107
Impact of insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea on the risk of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease103
Effect of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in workers: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials102
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and restless leg syndrome across the lifespan: A systematic review and meta-analysis99
EEG spectral analysis in insomnia disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis97
How emotions impact sleep: A quantitative review of experiments97
Sleep in times of crises: A scoping review in the early days of the COVID-19 crisis95
Challenges in diagnosing NREM parasomnias: Implications for future diagnostic classifications91
Guest editorial: Night shift work, sleep duration and endometrial cancer risk: A pooled analysis from the Epidemiology of Endometrial Cancer Consortium (E2C2)86
Reply to “Should we use the multidimensional model of sleep health to assess the outcomes of sleep health promotion interventions? A commentary on: Do sleep interventions change sleep duration in chil85
The role of ovarian hormones in the pathophysiology of perimenopausal sleep disturbances: A systematic review84
Comparative efficacy of exercise modalities on sleep quality in populations with sleep disorders: A systematic review and network meta-analysis83
Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia: Can we make it work for shift work?82
Neighborhood environments and sleep among children and adolescents: A systematic review81
Sleep after burn injuries: A systematic review and meta-analysis81
Daily associations between sleep and physical activity: A systematic review and meta-analysis79
Effect of sleep on oral health: A scoping review71
Pharmacokinetics of exogenous melatonin in relation to formulation, and effects on sleep: A systematic review70
A systematic review of Nightmare prevalence in children70
Respiratory event duration in obstructive sleep apnea: don't forget the chemical drive !68
An evaluation of psychosocial sleep interventions for children with chronic health conditions: A systematic review65
Erectile dysfunction and sleep related bruxism: An exploratory review of an improbable association64
Is the bedtime ingestion of hypertensive medications effective and safe?64
Objective sleep markers of suicidal behaviors in patients with psychiatric disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis62
Sleep and self-control: A systematic review and meta-analysis61
Designing sleep disruption: The digital persuasion underlying screen use and sleep60
Complementary and alternative treatments for insomnia/insomnia -depression-anxiety symptom cluster: Meta-analysis of English and Chinese literature60
Editorial Board59
Perioperative management of obstructive sleep apnea in lower extremity orthopedic procedures: A review of evidence to inform the development of a clinical pathway59
Bright light therapy in cancer: Evidence for future research and therapy58
Sleep and the Mediterranean diet: A systematic review and meta-analysis57
Sleep quality and architecture in Idiopathic generalized epilepsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis56
Obstructive sleep apnea and stroke: The mechanisms, the randomized trials, and the road ahead56
Asthma and obstructive sleep apnoea in adults and children – an up-to-date review55
The interrelationship between sleep, diet, and glucose metabolism55
Global prevalence of poor sleep quality in military personnel and veterans: A systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological studies55
Orthodontic appliances for the treatment of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review and network meta-analysis55
Go to bed! A systematic review and meta-analysis of bedtime procrastination correlates and sleep outcomes54
Obstructive sleep apnea and memory impairments: Clinical characterization, treatment strategies, and mechanisms52
Efficacy and tolerability of pharmacological treatments for insomnia in adults: A systematic review and network meta-analysis52
HPA axis activity in patients with chronic insomnia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of case–control studies51
Effects of sleep manipulation on markers of insulin sensitivity: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials51
Sleep, cerebrospinal fluid, and the glymphatic system: A systematic review49
Editorial Board48
Importance of the locus coeruleus-norepinephrine system in sleep-wake regulation: Implications for aging and Alzheimer's disease48
Acupuncture: A beacon of hope for primary insomnia48
On the association of chemical pollutant exposures and disordered sleep outcomes46
A narrative review of the relationship between head and neck cancer and obstructive sleep apnea: Clinical studies and statistical analysis46
The association between couple relationships and sleep: A systematic review and meta-analysis46
Associations of sleep with cardiometabolic risk factors and cardiovascular diseases: An umbrella review of observational and mendelian randomization studies45
The effect of evening light on circadian-related outcomes: A systematic review45
Day-to-day associations between pain intensity and sleep outcomes in an adult chronic musculoskeletal pain population: A systematic review45
Sleep interventions for adults admitted to psychiatric inpatient settings: A systematic scoping review44
Rethinking clinical trials in restless legs syndrome: A roadmap43
Daytime napping and cardiovascular risk factors, cardiovascular disease, and mortality: A systematic review42
Pharmacologic and hormonal treatments for menopausal sleep disturbances: A network meta-analysis of 43 randomized controlled trials and 32,271 menopausal women42
The effects of evening high-intensity exercise on sleep in healthy adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis41
A systematic review of ambient heat and sleep in a warming climate41
Association between autonomic function and obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review41
Global occurrence rates of sleep disturbances among institutionalized older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis41
Broken clocks: The effects of delayed school start time on adolescent sleep in solar vs. standard time40
Editorial Board39
Sedative-hypnotics and osteoporotic fractures: A systematic review of observational studies with over six million individuals39
Comment on Niklasson et al. The relationship between preoperative sleep disturbance and acute postoperative pain control: A systematic review and meta-analysis39
Cognitive dysfunction in central disorders of hypersomnolence: A systematic review39
Peripheral arterial tonometry–PAT technology39
Diagnostic accuracy of screening questionnaires for obstructive sleep apnea in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis39
Evaluating pharmacological treatments for excessive daytime sleepiness in obstructive sleep apnea: A comprehensive network meta-analysis and systematic review37
Sleep disorders in Prader-Willi syndrome, evidence from animal models and humans37
Neurobiological mechanisms of sleep state misperception in insomnia disorder: A theoretical review37
A meta-analysis of the association between insomnia with objective short sleep duration and risk of hypertension36
Methodological issues of systematic reviews and meta-analyses in the field of sleep medicine: A meta-epidemiological study36
Comparative efficacy and acceptability of psychotherapies, pharmacotherapies, and their combination for the treatment of adult insomnia: A systematic review and network meta-analysis35
Sleep and social relationships in healthy populations: A systematic review35
Convergent abnormality in the subgenual anterior cingulate cortex in insomnia disorder: A revisited neuroimaging meta-analysis of 39 studies35
The relationship between opioid use and obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review and meta-analysis35
Sleep apnea and stroke: A dynamic duo34
The Association Between Periodontal Disease, Dementia, and Mild Cognitive Impairment: Assessing the Contribution of Sleep Disturbances and Sleep Disorders34
Nighttime vigorous exercise: Is lack of sleep disruption good enough?34
The effects of exercise on sleep in unipolar depression: A systematic review and network meta-analysis34
Endogenous melatonin and sleep in individuals with Rare Genetic Neurodevelopmental Disorders (RGND): A systematic review34
Commentary on Yue et al. Efficacy and tolerability of pharmacological treatments for insomnia in adults: A systematic review and network meta-analysis33
Impact of one night of sleep restriction on sleepiness and cognitive function: A systematic review and meta-analysis33
Sleep surgery improves blood pressure: How can it be?33
Comment on Yang et al. Associations of sleep with cardiometabolic risk factors and cardiovascular diseases: An umbrella review of observational and mendelian randomization studies32
Commentary on Brupbacher et al.: The effects of exercise on sleep in unipolar depression: A systematic review and network meta-analysis31
Associations between parental relationship dissolution and child sleep: A systematic review31
Sensory aspects of restless legs syndrome: Clinical, neurophysiological and neuroimaging prospectives30
Treatment for behavioral insomnia in young children with neurotypical development under 6 years of age: A systematic review29
Adolescent perspectives of bedtime social media use: A qualitative systematic review and thematic synthesis29
The heritability of insomnia: Systematic review and meta-analysis of twin studies29
Non-pharmacological and melatonin interventions for pediatric sleep initiation and maintenance problems: A systematic review and network meta-analysis29
Prevalence of headaches and their relationship with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) - Systematic review and meta-analysis28
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in patients with chronic pain – A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials27
Commentary on Xue et al. The efficacy and safety of dual orexin receptor antagonists in primary insomnia: A systematic review and network meta-analysis27
Delirium prevention with age consideration—Reply to “Comment on Yang et al., 2020: Melatonergic agents in the prevention of delirium: A network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials”27
Comparison of the phenotypic characteristics between responders and non-responders to obstructive sleep apnea treatment using mandibular advancement devices in adult patients: Systematic review and me27
A new year, continuing high quality and impact27
Exosomes, sleep apnea, and cardiovascular disease: Implications for pathogenesis and promises for prevention26
Novel applications of sleep pharmacology as delirium therapeutics25
Effect of orthopedic and functional orthodontic treatment in children with obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review and meta-analysis25
Neurocognitive outcomes of children with sleep disordered breathing: A systematic review with meta-analysis24
We need to do better: A systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic test accuracy of restless legs syndrome screening instruments24
Editorial Board24
Dietary inflammatory index (DII) and sleep quality, duration, and timing: A systematic review24
A systematic review and meta-analysis of upper airway sensation in obstructive sleep apnea – Implications for pathogenesis, treatment and future research directions24
Shaping the slow waves of sleep: A systematic and integrative review of sleep slow wave modulation in humans using non-invasive brain stimulation24
Sleep and anxiety: From mechanisms to interventions24
The relationship between sleep duration and arterial stiffness: A meta-analysis24
Sleep alterations in major depressive disorder and insomnia disorder: A network meta-analysis of polysomnographic studies23
Artificial intelligence and sleep: Advancing sleep medicine23
Prevalence of clinical signs and symptoms of the masticatory system and their associations in children with sleep bruxism: A systematic review and meta-analysis23
Neural correlates of insomnia with depression and anxiety from a neuroimaging perspective: A systematic review23
Heritability of sleep duration and quality: A systematic review and meta-analysis23
Telemedicine interventions for CPAP adherence in obstructive sleep apnea patients: Systematic review and meta-analysis23
Social determinants of health at multiple socio-ecological levels and sleep health in adolescents: A scoping review23
Should we use the multidimensional model of sleep health to assess the outcomes of sleep health promotion interventions? A commentary on: “Do sleep interventions change sleep duration in children aged23
Global prevalence of post-COVID-19 sleep disturbances in adults at different follow-up time points: A systematic review and meta-analysis23
Guest editorial: Phrenic nerve stimulation for treatment of central sleep apnea23
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