Nature and Science of Sleep

Article	Citations
Can the Sun Prevent Weekend Sleep Advance After Early Weekday Wakeups?	86
Ferroptosis as a Potential Mechanism in the Pathophysiology of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome	73
Quantification of Differences in Sleep Measurement by a Wrist-Worn Consumer Wearable Compared to Research-Grade Accelerometry and Sleep Diaries of Female Adults in Free-Living Conditions	59
Evaluating Positional Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children: Prevalence, Characteristics, and Risk Factors	48
Association Between EEG Microarousal During Nocturnal Sleep and Next-Day Selective Attention in Mild Sleep-Restricted Healthy Undergraduates	43
Association Between Preoperative Sleep Disturbance and Postoperative Delirium in Elderly: A Retrospective Cohort Study	40
Causal Relations Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Stroke: A Mendelian Randomization Study	37
Secular Trends in Sleep Conditions in Chinese Elderly Individuals: A National Population-Based Study	35
Advancing Narcolepsy Advocacy: Bridging Patient Narratives and Systemic Change	35
Link Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Kidney Stones: NHANES 2015–2018 and Mendelian Randomization	34
Peripheral Iron Metabolism is Associated with Leg Movements on Polysomnography but Not with the Severity of Restless Legs Syndrome or Its Impact on Patients	34
Sex Differences in the Associations Between Chronic Diseases and Insomnia Symptoms Among Older Adults in India	32
Metabolomic Biomarkers for Non-Invasive Diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Co-Occurrence	31
Association Between Occupational Stress and Sleep Quality: A Systematic Review	28
Depression, Sleep Health & Sociodemographic Correlates in a Nationwide Survey: Implications for Depression Treatment During the COVID-19	28
Causal Associations Between Sleep Traits and Low Grip Strength: A Bidirectional Mendelian Randomization Study	28
Sleep Architecture and Sleep EEG Alterations are Associated with Impaired Cognition Under Sleep Restriction	28
Associations Between Sleep Duration, Sleep Quality, and Depressive Symptoms: Evidence from Medical Graduate Students in China	27
Relationship Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Enuresis in Children: Current Perspectives and Beyond	27
Network Pharmacology-Based Elucidation of Gu’s Anshen Decoction in Modulating TNF Signaling to Ameliorate Insomnia	26
Melatonin’s Benefits and Risks as a Therapy for Sleep Disturbances in the Elderly: Current Insights	25
Association Between Specific Insomnia Symptoms and Aggression in Chinese Patients with Chronic Schizophrenia: A Large-Scale Cross-Sectional Study	25
Targeting Orexin Receptors for the Treatment of Insomnia: From Physiological Mechanisms to Current Clinical Evidence and Recommendations	25
Revolutionizing Sleep Science: A Narrative Review of the Historical Origins and Current Applications of Sleep Neuroimaging	24
Development and Validation of a Nomogram for Predicting Obstructive Sleep Apnea Severity in Children	23

Respiratory Arousal Threshold in Patients with Epilepsy and Obstructive Sleep Apnea	23
Associations of Subjective Sleep Quality with Wearable Device-Derived Resting Heart Rate During REM Sleep and Non-REM Sleep in a Cohort of Japanese Office Workers	23
Evaluating Locally Run Large Language Models for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Diagnosis and Treatment: A Real-World Polysomnography Study	23
The Role of Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy with Positive Airway Pressure Titration in the Individualized Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Report of Three Illustrative Cases	23
The Characteristics of Sleep Apnea in Tibetans and Han Long-Term High Altitude Residents	22
Evaluate the Relationship Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Metabolic Syndrome in Real-World Data	22
Deep Learning-Based Quantification of Adenoid Hypertrophy and Its Correlation with Apnea-Hypopnea Index in Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea	22
Predicting OSA Using Radiographs of the Airway Anatomy	21
Impact of Gender, Age, and Obesity on Childhood Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Cross-Sectional Study of 4,668 Children	21
Assessment of Sleep Quality Among Physicians Working at Tertiary Care Centers in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study	21
Complementary Feeding Frequency and Maternal Health: Reducing Anxiety and Improving Sleep Through Biobehavioral Pathways	20
Association Between Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease and Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Cross-Sectional Study	20
Impact of Circadian Rhythm and Sleep Architecture Changes on Prognosis in Patients with Acute Hemorrhagic Stroke	20
Correlation Analysis Between Disease Activity and Anxiety, Depression, Sleep Disturbance, and Quality of Life in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease	20
The Role of Plasma Metabolites in Mediating the Effect of Gut Microbiota on Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Two-Step, Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study	20
Genetic Associations Between Specific Sleep-Related Phenotypes and Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Mendelian Randomization Analysis	19
Explainable Machine Learning Assists in Revealing Associations Between Polysomnographic Biomarkers and Incident Type 2 Diabetes in Men	19
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome and Ischemic Stroke: Investigating Inflammatory Mechanisms	19
Changes in the Objective Measures of Sleep in Association with Menses Among Female Athletes with Poor Subjective Sleep Quality: Female Athletes with Poor Subjective Sleep Quality Have More Sleep Arous	19
Impact of 30-minute and 90-minute Naps on Aerobic and Anaerobic Intermittent Performance in Collegiate Soccer Players	19
Gut Microbiome Composition Changes During Insomnia Treatment with Lemborexant	18
Sleep Disturbances Before Pregnancy and Subsequent Risk of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus	18
Validation of Fitbit Inspire 2TM Against Polysomnography in Adults Considering Adaptation for Use	18
Association Between Sleep and Vertigo Severity in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: Mediating Role of Psychological Factors	18
Sleep Quality and Insomnia Prevalence Among a Saudi Population: A Descriptive Study	18
Acupressure for Sleep, Mental Health, and Quality of Life in Hemodialysis Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	18
The Impact of Light-Dark Cycle Alteration on the Acceleration of Type 1 Diabetes in NOD Mice Model	17
Beyond “One-Size-Fits-All”: Evidence and Applicability in Selecting Sham Acupuncture for Insomnia RCTs [Response to Letter]	17
Validation of the Athens Insomnia Scale Among Young Chinese Male Population in a High-Altitude Situation	17
Functional Connectivity Alterations Associated with COVID-19-Related Sleep Problems: A Longitudinal Resting-State fMRI Study	17
Weekday-Weekend Shifts of Light/Dark Regimen Extend Sleep and Lifespan of Drosophila melanogaster	17
Investigating the Role of BDNF in Insomnia: Current Insights	17
The Chinese Clinical Sleep Database: An Innovative Database System Includes Large-Scale Clinical Data of Chinese Population	17
Impaired Topological Architecture of Structural Brain Networks in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A DTI Study	17
Longitudinal Findings on the Oneiric Activity Changes Across the Pandemic	16
Mouth Puffing Phenomenon and Upper Airway Features May Be Used to Predict the Severity of Obstructive Sleep Apnea	16
Cross-Lagged Panel Networks of Sleep Inertia Across Its Distinct Change Patterns Among Intern Nurses with Shift Work in China	16
Arousal Threshold Score: A New Indicator for Examining the Relationship Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Overlap Syndrome — A Retrospective Study	16
Development and Validation of a Nomogram for Predicting Non-Adherence to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea	16
Mandibular Advancement Devices for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Bibliometric Analysis (1984–2024)	16
COVID-19 Related Emotional Stress and Bedtime Procrastination Among College Students in China: A Moderated Mediation Model	15
Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Multiple Wake-Promoting Agents for the Treatment of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Narcolepsy: A Network Meta-Analysis	15
Measuring Sleep Stages and Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea with a Wearable Multi-Sensor System in Comparison to Polysomnography	15
Restorative Effects of Daytime Naps on Inhibitory Control: A Neuroimaging Study Following Sleep Deprivation	14
Machine learning-Based model for prediction of Narcolepsy Type 1 in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea with Excessive Daytime Sleepiness	14
Effects of Sleep Quality, Acute Sleep Deprivation, and Napping on Facial Emotion Recognition Accuracy and Speed	14
Sleep Deprivation Impairs Human Cognitive Reappraisal Ability: A Randomized Controlled Trial	13
Impairment in Functioning and Quality of Life in Patients with Idiopathic Hypersomnia: The Real World Idiopathic Hypersomnia Outcomes Study (ARISE)	13
Long-Term Treatment of Narcolepsy and Idiopathic Hypersomnia with Low-Sodium Oxybate	13
The Association Between Sleep Problems and Attentional Network Functions in Patients with Self-Limited Epilepsy with Centrotemporal Spikes	13

Association of Obstructive Sleep Apnea with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Evidence, Mechanism, and Treatment	13
Higher Levels of Morning and Daytime Light Exposure Associated with Positive Sleep Indices in Professional Team Sport Athletes	13
Seasonal Variations in Sleep Quality and Stability Among Patients with Chronic Insomnia: Real-World Evidence Across the 24 Solar Terms	12
Acute Aerobic Exercise Intensity on Working Memory and Vigilance After Nap Deprivation: Effects of Low-Intensity Deserve Attention	12
Sleep Fragmentation in TcMAC21 Mouse Model of Down Syndrome	12
A Novel Continuous Sleep State Artificial Neural Network Model Based on Multi-Feature Fusion of Polysomnographic Data	12
Exploring New Avenues for OSA Screening: Optimization and Future Perspectives of Nomogram for Hypertensive Patients [Letter]	12
Sleep Disorders and Perioperative Stroke: A Global Bibliometric Analysis from 1999 to 2024	12
Inflammation in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Global Bibliometric Perspective	12
Enhancing the Robustness of MR Analysis on OSA and Migraine: Addressing Key Limitations [Letter]	12
Whole-Genome Metagenomic Analysis of the Oral Microbiota in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Comorbid with Major Depressive Disorder	12
Lack of Efficacy of Suvorexant in People with Insomnia and Poorly Controlled Type 2 Diabetes	12
Response to “Sleep Patterns During Pre-Competition Training Phase: A Comparison Between Male and Female Collegiate Swimmers” [Letter]	12
The Relationship Between Night Sleep Duration and Anxiety Among Preschool Children: A Cross-Sectional Study in China	11
Clinical Characteristics of Rapid Eye Movement-Related Obstructive Sleep Apnea: An Experience in a Tertiary Medical Center of Taiwan	11
Earth Vertical Motions Disrupt Sleep and Next Day Performance	11
Effects of Aerobic Exercises at Different Intensities on Sleep Quality in Individuals with Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	11
Insomnia Partially Mediates the Relationship of Occupational Stress with Mental Health Among Shift Working Nurses and Midwives in Polish Hospitals	11
CPAP Titration Pressure in Split-Night, Full-Night, and Home Auto-Titration: A Prospective Comparative Analysis of Patients With Moderate to Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea	11
Effect of General Anesthesia Combined with Transversus Abdominis Plane Block on Postoperative Sleep Disorders in Elderly Patients Undergoing Gastrointestinal Tumor Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized C	11
The Impact of Post-COVID-19 Conditions on Sleep and Quality of Life in Indonesia: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study	11
Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Endometrial Function in Female Rats: Mechanism Exploration	11
Healthy Sleep Pattern, Metabolic Diseases, and Risk of Stroke: The Kailuan Cohort Study	10
Microstructural Changes in the Cerebral White Matter After 12 Months of CPAP Treatment for Moderate to Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: A TBSS Study	10
Optimizing Obstructive Sleep Apnea Risk Assessment in Hypertension: Development of a Predictive Nomogram in China	10
Association between Hypoxia, Sleep, and the Circadian System during Long-Haul Flights. A Commentary [Letter]	10
Methodological Considerations Regarding the Article “Association Between Non-Benzodiazepine Hypnotics and Tinnitus: A Nationwide Cohort Study in Taiwan” [Letter]	10
App-Delivered Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia Among Patients with Comorbid Musculoskeletal Complaints and Insomnia Referred to 4-Week Inpatient Multimodal Rehabilitation: Protocol for a Rand	10
Associations Between Social Jetlag and Gut Microbiome Profiles in Adolescents	10
Differences in Predicted Therapeutic Outcome of Mandibular Advancement Determined by Remotely Controlled Mandibular Positioner in Canadian and Chinese Apneic Patients	10
Impact of Upper Airway Comorbidities and Tonsil/Adenoid Synergistic Effects on Pediatric OSA Severity	10
Mapping Connection and Direction Among Symptoms of Sleep Disturbance and Perceived Stress in Firefighters: Embracing the Network Analysis Perspective	10
Characteristics of the Attentional Network in Children with Sleep-Disordered Breathing	10
Reliability and Efficacy of the Epworth Sleepiness Scale: Is There Still a Place for It?	10
Interactions Between Body Mass Index and Glomerular Filtration Rate Increase the Identification Ability of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Patients with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy	10
Causal Associations Between Sleep Traits and Delirium: A Bidirectional Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study	10
Symptom Severity and Treatment Satisfaction in Patients with Idiopathic Hypersomnia: The Real World Idiopathic Hypersomnia Outcomes Study (ARISE)	9
Study on Relationship Between Carotid Intima-Media Thickness and Inflammatory Factors in Obstructive Sleep Apnea	9
Associations Among Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Thyroid Function and Morphology Changes	9
ADAM17 Inhibition Protects Cognition in Intermittent Hypoxia: The Role of TREM2	9
Circadian Rhythm Dysfunction in Neurodegenerative Diseases: A Bidirectional Perspective and Therapeutic Potential	9
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Rapid Eye Movement-Related Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Patients with Narcolepsy	9
A Comparative Investigation on Clinical Characteristics in Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Based on Two Distinct Guidelines	9
Mood Disorders are Correlated with Autonomic Nervous Function in Chronic Insomnia Patients with OSA	9
Short Sleep Duration is Inversely Associated with the Prevalence of Underweight in a Young Japanese Population	9
Association of Sleep Duration with Risk of All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality Among American Adults: A Population-Based Cohort Study	9
Impaired Attention in Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Preliminary Study of Behavior Combined with Neuroelectrophysiology	9
Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation on Postoperative Sleep Disorders in Older Patients After Urologic Laparoscopic Surgery by Regulating Intestinal Microbiota: Study Protocol for	9
Sleep Patterns During Pre-Competition Training Phase: A Comparison Between Male and Female Collegiate Swimmers	9
Proteome Profiling Identifies CDH2 as a Potential Screening Marker for NAFLD and Liver Fibrosis in the Snoring Population	9
Association Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Prostate Cancer: NHANES and the Mendelian Randomization Study	9
Network Analysis of Comorbid Anxiety and Insomnia Among Clinicians with Depressive Symptoms During the Late Stage of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study	9
Impact of Desaturation Patterns versus Apnea–Hypopnea Index in the Development of Cardiovascular Comorbidities in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients	9
Association Between Sleep Apnea Syndrome and Osteoarthritis: Insights from Bidirectional Mendelian Randomization and Bioinformatics Analysis	9
Association of Sleep Pattern and Genetic Susceptibility with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Prospective Analysis of the UK Biobank	9
Beyond Algorithms: The Case for Standardized Reporting in AI Sleep Scoring	9
Impact of Preoperative Sleep Disturbances on Postoperative Delirium in Patients with Intracranial Tumors: A Prospective, Observational, Cohort Study	9
Sleep-Disordered Breathing as a Mediator Between Premature Birth and Behavior Problems in School-Aged Children: A Cross-Sectional Study of 6–10 Year Olds in Shanghai, China	8
Self-Compassion as a Mediator Linking Sleep Disturbances with Non-Suicidal Self-Injury: A Four-Wave, Cross-Lagged Study	8
Averaging Times for Pulse Oximeter Measurements – A Review of Manuscripts Published in the Top Five Sleep Medicine Journals	8
Association of Delayed Sleep/Wake Rhythm with Depression During the First COVID-19 Lockdown in France	8
Association of Objective Sleep Characteristics and Incident Angina Pectoris: A Longitudinal Analysis from the Sleep Heart Health Study	8
The Association of High Arousal Threshold with Hypertension and Diabetes in Obstructive Sleep Apnea	8
ATAS-EMIT Activates the 5-HT/AC/cAMP Pathway to Ameliorate Insomnia in PCPA Insomniac Rats	8
Is Acupuncture Clinically Ready for Post-Stroke Sleep Disorders? A Critical Commentary on a Recent Network Meta-Analysis [Letter]	8
Letter to the Editor Regarding: “Association between Metabolic Score for Insulin Resistance (METS-IR) and Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Analysis of NHANES Database and a Chinese Cohort” [Letter]	8
Excessive Daytime Napping Increases the Risk of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Meta-Analysis and a Mendelian Randomization Study	8
Tongue Biting Event in Patients with Sleep-Related Facial Mandibular Myoclonus: A Case Series Study	8
Effects of Short Naps on EEG Microstates: Improving Sleep Deprivation-Induced Cognitive Impairment	8
The Dyadic Relationship of Illness Uncertainty, Social Support, and Coping Styles in Patients with OSA and Their Co-Residents: An Actor-Partner Interdependence Mediation Model Analysis	8
Predictive Value of Neck-to-Height Ratio in Children with Moderate/Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study	8
Changes in Sleep Quality and Treatment Outcomes in Patients with Musculoskeletal Pain Managed in Primary Care Physiotherapy	8
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Insomnia Among Chronic Disease Patients in Bangladesh: A Machine Learning Study	8
Real-Time Snoring Detection Using Deep Learning: A Home-Based Smartphone Approach for Sleep Monitoring	8
Transcriptomic Changes and Pathological Mechanisms in Familial and Sporadic Idiopathic Restless Legs Syndrome: Implications for Inflammation and Cell Adhesion Molecules	8
Getting Up in the Morning and Chronotype in Relation to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Mendelian Randomization and Cross-Sectional Study	8
Association of Parasomnia Symptoms with Risk of Childhood Asthma and the Role of Preterm Birth	8
NHANES Sleep Research as a Cautionary Tale: When Big Data Goes Wrong	8
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Parkinson’s Disease	8
Results of CPAP Titration and Short-Term Adherence Rates in Patients with Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome and Mild/Moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea	8

Medical Cannabis Use Patterns for Sleep Disorders in Australia: Results of the Cross-Sectional CAMS-20 Survey	8
Effects of Intranasal Insulin Pretreatment on Preoperative Sleep Quality and Postoperative Delirium in Patients Undergoing Valve Replacement for Rheumatic Heart Disease	8
Enhancing Insights on Chronic Diseases and Insomnia in Older Adults [Letter]	7
We are the Sensors of Consciousness! A Review and Analysis on How Awakenings During Sleep Influence Dream Recall	7
The Impact of Morning Surgery or Afternoon Surgery on Postoperative Sleep Quality and Melatonin Levels of Elderly Patients: A Prospective, Randomized Study	7
From Cradle to Early-Life Sleep: A Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research on Neonatal Sleep	7
Sleep Reactivity and Related Factors in Adolescence: An Increased Risk for Insomnia? A Longitudinal Assessment	7
Development of the Sleeping Pills Receptivity and Involuntariness Scale-6 (SPRIS-6) to Assess Acceptance of Hypnotics Use	7
A Prediction Nomogram for Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Snoring Patients: A Retrospective Study	7
Association Between Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) and Cognitive Function in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea	7
Association Between Soy Product Intake and Insomnia in Chinese Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study	7
Study on the Sleep Quality Classification and Influencing Factors of Adult ICU Awake Patients Based on Latent Profile Analysis: A Cross-Sectional Survey	7
Effects of Esketamine on Postoperative Sleep Quality: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials	7
Restoring Physiological Normoxia as an Adjuvant Strategy to Improve Cancer Treatment Outcomes	7
Exploratory Validation of Sleep-Tracking Devices in Patients with Psychiatric Disorders	7
Insomnia Prevalence and Associated Factors Among University Students in Saudi Arabia During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Lockdown: A Large-Scale Survey	7
Sleep Duration, Chronotype, and Mortality in Parkinson’s Disease: A Prospective Cohort Study	7
Correlation of Circadian Rhythms of Heart Rate Variability Indices with Stress, Mood, and Sleep Status in Female Medical Workers with Night Shifts	7
Mind, Body and Machine: Preliminary Study to Explore Predictors of Treatment Response After a Sleep Robot Intervention for Adults with Insomnia	7
Relationship between Serum Neurotransmitters and Cognitive Impairment in Adults with Obstructive Sleep Apnea	7
Efficient Sleep, Enhanced Attention: Exploring the Interplay With RBC-Inflammation Mechanisms in Hypoxic High-Altitude Areas	7
Functional Brain Activity Alterations in Type 1 Narcolepsy Patients with Anxiety and Depression: A 7-Tesla Resting State-Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study	7
Causal Relationship Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Temporomandibular Disorders: A Bidirectional Mendelian Randomization Analysis	7
Effects of Insufficient Sleep on Myopia in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	7
Association of Bedtime with Early-Onset Diabetes and Islet Beta Cell Function in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus	7
Risk Factors of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Liver Fibrosis in Non-Obese Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea	7
Associations Between Childhood Stressors, COVID-19-Related Anxiety, and Sleep Quality of Adults During the Third Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Israel	7
Letter to the Editor Regarding “Effect of Propofol on Postoperative Sleep Quality in Patients Undergoing Elective Cesarean Section with Spinal Anesthesia: A Retrospective Cohort Study Using Propensity	7
Short Sleep Duration is Associated with Prolonged Virus Shedding in SARS-CoV-2 Omicron-Infected Patients	7