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 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)
ArticleCitations
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and restless leg syndrome across the lifespan: A systematic review and meta-analysis624
How emotions impact sleep: A quantitative review of experiments296
Cortisol and shiftwork: A scoping review264
A bidirectional model of sleep and technology use: A theoretical review of How much, for whom, and which mechanisms219
Having it both ways: The case of sleep & diet quality192
Prevalence of poor sleep quality among stroke survivors: A meta-analysis and systematic review186
Management of primary snoring in adults: A scoping review examining interventions, outcomes and instruments used to assess clinical effects176
Commentary on Castelnovo et al the parasomnia defense in sleep-related homicide166
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 recommendations130
Effects of COVID-19 home confinement on sleep in children: A systematic review115
Impact of insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea on the risk of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease110
Systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea in Indian adults106
Challenges in diagnosing NREM parasomnias: Implications for future diagnostic classifications104
I think I'm sleepy, therefore I am – Awareness of sleepiness while driving: A systematic review95
Circadian preference and mental health outcomes in youth: A systematic review and meta-analysis95
Natural sleep endoscopy in obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review95
Contributions of post-learning REM and NREM sleep to memory retrieval92
Effect of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in workers: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials90
EEG spectral analysis in insomnia disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis89
Associations between sleep variability and cardiometabolic health: A systematic review86
Oximetry at the Crossroads of Innovation and Equity in Sleep Apnea Diagnosis80
Sleep in times of crises: A scoping review in the early days of the COVID-19 crisis80
Guest editorial: Night shift work, sleep duration and endometrial cancer risk: A pooled analysis from the Epidemiology of Endometrial Cancer Consortium (E2C2)76
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 chil73
Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia: Can we make it work for shift work?71
Comparative efficacy of exercise modalities on sleep quality in populations with sleep disorders: A systematic review and network meta-analysis71
Effect of sleep on oral health: A scoping review69
The role of ovarian hormones in the pathophysiology of perimenopausal sleep disturbances: A systematic review68
Sleep after burn injuries: A systematic review and meta-analysis65
A systematic review of Nightmare prevalence in children64
Respiratory event duration in obstructive sleep apnea: don't forget the chemical drive !64
An evaluation of psychosocial sleep interventions for children with chronic health conditions: A systematic review63
Erectile dysfunction and sleep related bruxism: An exploratory review of an improbable association63
Is the bedtime ingestion of hypertensive medications effective and safe?62
Complementary and alternative treatments for insomnia/insomnia -depression-anxiety symptom cluster: Meta-analysis of English and Chinese literature62
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 sleep61
Editorial Board60
Effects of sleep manipulation on markers of insulin sensitivity: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials58
Bright light therapy in cancer: Evidence for future research and therapy58
Perioperative management of obstructive sleep apnea in lower extremity orthopedic procedures: A review of evidence to inform the development of a clinical pathway56
Obstructive sleep apnea and memory impairments: Clinical characterization, treatment strategies, and mechanisms56
Sleep and the Mediterranean diet: A systematic review and meta-analysis56
Go to bed! A systematic review and meta-analysis of bedtime procrastination correlates and sleep outcomes56
Obstructive sleep apnea and stroke: The mechanisms, the randomized trials, and the road ahead55
Global prevalence of poor sleep quality in military personnel and veterans: A systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological studies53
HPA axis activity in patients with chronic insomnia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of case–control studies53
IS THE COMPOSITE MACE OUTCOME AN OPTIMAL MEASURE FOR ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF CPAP ON CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE?53
Efficacy and tolerability of pharmacological treatments for insomnia in adults: A systematic review and network meta-analysis51
The interrelationship between sleep, diet, and glucose metabolism48
Asthma and obstructive sleep apnoea in adults and children – an up-to-date review48
Orthodontic appliances for the treatment of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review and network meta-analysis47
Importance of the locus coeruleus-norepinephrine system in sleep-wake regulation: Implications for aging and Alzheimer's disease46
Editorial Board45
Sleep, cerebrospinal fluid, and the glymphatic system: A systematic review45
Associations of sleep with cardiometabolic risk factors and cardiovascular diseases: An umbrella review of observational and mendelian randomization studies45
Sleep quality and architecture in Idiopathic generalized epilepsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis45
Day-to-day associations between pain intensity and sleep outcomes in an adult chronic musculoskeletal pain population: A systematic review44
On the association of chemical pollutant exposures and disordered sleep outcomes43
Acupuncture: A beacon of hope for primary insomnia43
A narrative review of the relationship between head and neck cancer and obstructive sleep apnea: Clinical studies and statistical analysis43
Rethinking clinical trials in restless legs syndrome: A roadmap42
The effects of evening high-intensity exercise on sleep in healthy adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis42
The effect of evening light on circadian-related outcomes: A systematic review42
The association between couple relationships and sleep: A systematic review and meta-analysis41
Sleep interventions for adults admitted to psychiatric inpatient settings: A systematic scoping review41
Daytime napping and cardiovascular risk factors, cardiovascular disease, and mortality: A systematic review41
Global occurrence rates of sleep disturbances among institutionalized older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis40
A systematic review of ambient heat and sleep in a warming climate40
Obstructive sleep apnea and airway overlap syndromes in adults40
The impact of sleep loss on decision making: Opening the cognitive black box39
Editorial Board39
Broken clocks: The effects of delayed school start time on adolescent sleep in solar vs. standard time39
Comment on Niklasson et al. The relationship between preoperative sleep disturbance and acute postoperative pain control: A systematic review and meta-analysis38
The effects of exercise on sleep in unipolar depression: A systematic review and network meta-analysis38
Neurobiological mechanisms of sleep state misperception in insomnia disorder: A theoretical review38
Comparative efficacy and acceptability of psychotherapies, pharmacotherapies, and their combination for the treatment of adult insomnia: A systematic review and network meta-analysis37
The association between periodontal disease, dementia, and mild cognitive Impairment: Assessing the contribution of sleep disturbances and sleep disorders37
A meta-analysis of the association between insomnia with objective short sleep duration and risk of hypertension36
Sedative-hypnotics and osteoporotic fractures: A systematic review of observational studies with over six million individuals36
Cognitive dysfunction in central disorders of hypersomnolence: A systematic review36
Peripheral arterial tonometry–PAT technology36
The relationship between opioid use and obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review and meta-analysis35
Evaluating pharmacological treatments for excessive daytime sleepiness in obstructive sleep apnea: A comprehensive network meta-analysis and systematic review34
Convergent abnormality in the subgenual anterior cingulate cortex in insomnia disorder: A revisited neuroimaging meta-analysis of 39 studies34
Sleep surgery improves blood pressure: How can it be?33
Nighttime vigorous exercise: Is lack of sleep disruption good enough?33
Commentary on Yue et al. Efficacy and tolerability of pharmacological treatments for insomnia in adults: A systematic review and network meta-analysis32
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
Treatment for behavioral insomnia in young children with neurotypical development under 6 years of age: A systematic review30
Adolescent perspectives of bedtime social media use: A qualitative systematic review and thematic synthesis30
Non-pharmacological and melatonin interventions for pediatric sleep initiation and maintenance problems: A systematic review and network meta-analysis29
Sleep apnea and stroke: A dynamic duo29
Sensory aspects of restless legs syndrome: Clinical, neurophysiological and neuroimaging prospectives29
Sleep-related breathing disorders during pregnancy: A systematic review and meta-analysis28
Prevalence of headaches and their relationship with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) - Systematic review and meta-analysis28
The heritability of insomnia: Systematic review and meta-analysis of twin studies27
Impact of one night of sleep restriction on sleepiness and cognitive function: A systematic review and meta-analysis27
Associations between parental relationship dissolution and child sleep: A systematic review27
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
Exosomes, sleep apnea, and cardiovascular disease: Implications for pathogenesis and promises for prevention26
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in patients with chronic pain – A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials26
A new year, continuing high quality and impact26
Editorial Board26
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 me26
Commentary on Xue et al. The efficacy and safety of dual orexin receptor antagonists in primary insomnia: A systematic review and network meta-analysis26
Novel applications of sleep pharmacology as delirium therapeutics26
We need to do better: A systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic test accuracy of restless legs syndrome screening instruments25
Shaping the slow waves of sleep: A systematic and integrative review of sleep slow wave modulation in humans using non-invasive brain stimulation25
The relationship between sleep duration and arterial stiffness: A meta-analysis24
Sleep and anxiety: From mechanisms to interventions24
Effect of orthopedic and functional orthodontic treatment in children with obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review and meta-analysis24
Religiously and Culturally Conscious Sleep Care for Muslim Patients: Clinical Considerations and Reccomendations24
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
Global prevalence of post-COVID-19 sleep disturbances in adults at different follow-up time points: A systematic review and meta-analysis24
Sleep alterations in major depressive disorder and insomnia disorder: A network meta-analysis of polysomnographic studies23
Heritability of sleep duration and quality: A systematic review and meta-analysis23
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
Neurocognitive outcomes of children with sleep disordered breathing: A systematic review with meta-analysis23
Neural correlates of insomnia with depression and anxiety from a neuroimaging perspective: A systematic review23
Artificial intelligence and sleep: Advancing sleep medicine23
Editorial Board23
Social determinants of health at multiple socio-ecological levels and sleep health in adolescents: A scoping review23
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