Sleep Medicine Reviews

Papers
(The TQCC of Sleep Medicine Reviews is 22. 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 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)
ArticleCitations
Cortisol and shiftwork: A scoping review655
Having it both ways: The case of sleep & diet quality311
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 effects232
Commentary on Castelnovo et al the parasomnia defense in sleep-related homicide191
Natural sleep endoscopy in obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review189
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and restless leg syndrome across the lifespan: A systematic review and meta-analysis177
Effects of COVID-19 home confinement on sleep in children: A systematic review134
Systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea in Indian adults119
I think I'm sleepy, therefore I am – Awareness of sleepiness while driving: A systematic review110
Challenges in diagnosing NREM parasomnias: Implications for future diagnostic classifications103
Contributions of post-learning REM and NREM sleep to memory retrieval102
Sleep in times of crises: A scoping review in the early days of the COVID-19 crisis99
Effect of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in workers: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials96
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 recommendations93
How emotions impact sleep: A quantitative review of experiments88
A bidirectional model of sleep and technology use: A theoretical review of How much, for whom, and which mechanisms84
Circadian preference and mental health outcomes in youth: A systematic review and meta-analysis81
EEG spectral analysis in insomnia disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis80
Associations between sleep variability and cardiometabolic health: A systematic review79
Guest editorial: Night shift work, sleep duration and endometrial cancer risk: A pooled analysis from the Epidemiology of Endometrial Cancer Consortium (E2C2)73
Comparative efficacy of exercise modalities on sleep quality in populations with sleep disorders: A systematic review and network meta-analysis72
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 chil72
The role of ovarian hormones in the pathophysiology of perimenopausal sleep disturbances: A systematic review71
Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia: Can we make it work for shift work?70
Sleep after burn injuries: A systematic review and meta-analysis68
Effect of sleep on oral health: A scoping review68
A systematic review of Nightmare prevalence in children67
Respiratory event duration in obstructive sleep apnea: don't forget the chemical drive !64
Is the bedtime ingestion of hypertensive medications effective and safe?62
An evaluation of psychosocial sleep interventions for children with chronic health conditions: A systematic review62
Erectile dysfunction and sleep related bruxism: An exploratory review of an improbable association62
Objective sleep markers of suicidal behaviors in patients with psychiatric disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis59
Designing sleep disruption: The digital persuasion underlying screen use and sleep59
Sleep and self-control: A systematic review and meta-analysis59
Editorial Board58
Perioperative management of obstructive sleep apnea in lower extremity orthopedic procedures: A review of evidence to inform the development of a clinical pathway58
Bright light therapy in cancer: Evidence for future research and therapy58
Effects of sleep manipulation on markers of insulin sensitivity: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials57
Obstructive sleep apnea and memory impairments: Clinical characterization, treatment strategies, and mechanisms57
The interrelationship between sleep, diet, and glucose metabolism57
Sleep and the Mediterranean diet: A systematic review and meta-analysis56
Importance of the locus coeruleus-norepinephrine system in sleep-wake regulation: Implications for aging and Alzheimer's disease55
Obstructive sleep apnea and stroke: The mechanisms, the randomized trials, and the road ahead50
Global prevalence of poor sleep quality in military personnel and veterans: A systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological studies50
Sleep, cerebrospinal fluid, and the glymphatic system: A systematic review49
Asthma and obstructive sleep apnoea in adults and children – an up-to-date review48
Sleep quality and architecture in Idiopathic generalized epilepsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis47
Go to bed! A systematic review and meta-analysis of bedtime procrastination correlates and sleep outcomes46
Efficacy and tolerability of pharmacological treatments for insomnia in adults: A systematic review and network meta-analysis46
HPA axis activity in patients with chronic insomnia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of case–control studies46
The effects of daylight saving time and clock time transitions on sleep and sleepiness: a systematic review46
Orthodontic appliances for the treatment of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review and network meta-analysis46
A narrative review of the relationship between head and neck cancer and obstructive sleep apnea: Clinical studies and statistical analysis45
Acupuncture: A beacon of hope for primary insomnia45
On the association of chemical pollutant exposures and disordered sleep outcomes45
Editorial Board45
Rethinking clinical trials in restless legs syndrome: A roadmap44
The effect of evening light on circadian-related outcomes: A systematic review44
The association between couple relationships and sleep: A systematic review and meta-analysis44
Daytime napping and cardiovascular risk factors, cardiovascular disease, and mortality: A systematic review43
Associations of sleep with cardiometabolic risk factors and cardiovascular diseases: An umbrella review of observational and mendelian randomization studies42
Global occurrence rates of sleep disturbances among institutionalized older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis42
Sleep interventions for adults admitted to psychiatric inpatient settings: A systematic scoping review41
Day-to-day associations between pain intensity and sleep outcomes in an adult chronic musculoskeletal pain population: A systematic review40
Obstructive sleep apnea and airway overlap syndromes in adults40
A systematic review of ambient heat and sleep in a warming climate40
The effects of evening high-intensity exercise on sleep in healthy adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis40
Effectiveness of Cannabinoids for Improving Sleep Quality in People with and without Insomnia or Poor Sleep: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Studies40
Broken clocks: The effects of delayed school start time on adolescent sleep in solar vs. standard time38
Evaluating pharmacological treatments for excessive daytime sleepiness in obstructive sleep apnea: A comprehensive network meta-analysis and systematic review37
Editorial Board37
The association between periodontal disease, dementia, and mild cognitive Impairment: Assessing the contribution of sleep disturbances and sleep disorders37
The impact of sleep loss on decision making: Opening the cognitive black box37
Comment on Niklasson et al. The relationship between preoperative sleep disturbance and acute postoperative pain control: A systematic review and meta-analysis36
Neurobiological mechanisms of sleep state misperception in insomnia disorder: A theoretical review36
The effects of exercise on sleep in unipolar depression: A systematic review and network meta-analysis35
Sedative-hypnotics and osteoporotic fractures: A systematic review of observational studies with over six million individuals35
Comparative efficacy and acceptability of psychotherapies, pharmacotherapies, and their combination for the treatment of adult insomnia: A systematic review and network meta-analysis33
A meta-analysis of the association between insomnia with objective short sleep duration and risk of hypertension32
Convergent abnormality in the subgenual anterior cingulate cortex in insomnia disorder: A revisited neuroimaging meta-analysis of 39 studies32
Cognitive dysfunction in central disorders of hypersomnolence: A systematic review31
Peripheral arterial tonometry–PAT technology30
Sleep-related breathing disorders during pregnancy: A systematic review and meta-analysis30
Sleep surgery improves blood pressure: How can it be?29
Impact of one night of sleep restriction on sleepiness and cognitive function: A systematic review and meta-analysis29
Nighttime vigorous exercise: Is lack of sleep disruption good enough?29
Commentary on Yue et al. Efficacy and tolerability of pharmacological treatments for insomnia in adults: A systematic review and network meta-analysis29
Treatment for behavioral insomnia in young children with neurotypical development under 6 years of age: A systematic review29
Commentary on Brupbacher et al.: The effects of exercise on sleep in unipolar depression: A systematic review and network meta-analysis28
Comment on Yang et al. Associations of sleep with cardiometabolic risk factors and cardiovascular diseases: An umbrella review of observational and mendelian randomization studies28
Associations between parental relationship dissolution and child sleep: A systematic review27
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
Adolescent perspectives of bedtime social media use: A qualitative systematic review and thematic synthesis27
Sensory aspects of restless legs syndrome: Clinical, neurophysiological and neuroimaging prospectives27
Sleep apnea and stroke: A dynamic duo27
Prevalence of headaches and their relationship with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) - Systematic review and meta-analysis27
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in patients with chronic pain – A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials27
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”26
Commentary on Xue et al. The efficacy and safety of dual orexin receptor antagonists in primary insomnia: A systematic review and network meta-analysis26
Non-pharmacological and melatonin interventions for pediatric sleep initiation and maintenance problems: A systematic review and network meta-analysis26
A new year, continuing high quality and impact26
Effect of orthopedic and functional orthodontic treatment in children with obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review and meta-analysis25
Exosomes, sleep apnea, and cardiovascular disease: Implications for pathogenesis and promises for prevention25
Novel applications of sleep pharmacology as delirium therapeutics25
The relationship between sleep duration and arterial stiffness: A meta-analysis25
Editorial Board25
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
Neurocognitive outcomes of children with sleep disordered breathing: A systematic review with meta-analysis24
Sleep and anxiety: From mechanisms to interventions24
Neural correlates of insomnia with depression and anxiety from a neuroimaging perspective: A systematic review23
Global prevalence of post-COVID-19 sleep disturbances in adults at different follow-up time points: A systematic review and meta-analysis23
Sleep alterations in major depressive disorder and insomnia disorder: A network meta-analysis of polysomnographic studies23
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
Telemedicine interventions for CPAP adherence in obstructive sleep apnea patients: Systematic review and meta-analysis22
Editorial Board22
Guest editorial: Phrenic nerve stimulation for treatment of central sleep apnea22
Longitudinal studies of sleep, physical activity and nutritional intake in shift workers: A scoping review22
Sleep and affect: A conceptual review22
Challenging beliefs for quality sleep: A systematic review of maladaptive sleep beliefs and treatment outcomes following cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia22
Heritability of sleep duration and quality: A systematic review and meta-analysis22
In defence of the arousal and sleep displacement hypotheses: Considering the role of automatic processes in pre-sleep technology use22
The PAP-RES algorithm: Defining who, why and how to use positive airway pressure therapy for OSA22
The microbiota-gut-brain axis in sleep disorders22
Impact of obstructive sleep apnea in cardiovascular risk in the pediatric population: A systematic review22
Social determinants of health at multiple socio-ecological levels and sleep health in adolescents: A scoping review22
Artificial intelligence and sleep: Advancing sleep medicine22
Landscape of biomedical informatics standards and terminologies for clinical sleep medicine research: A systematic review22
Chrono-nutrition and sleep: lessons from the temporal feature of eating patterns in human studies - A systematic scoping review22
Estimation of the global prevalence and burden of insomnia: a systematic literature review-based analysis22
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