Consistent engagement with current medical literature enables clinicians to apply the latest evidence-based treatment and integrate research into clinical practice. This approach enhances patient outcomes by facilitating more effective and individualized care.

Today, we’re showcasing some of the latest sleep medicine-related articles published recently across medical journals. The topics in today’s rundown include obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), restless leg syndrome, and insomnia.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Articles

Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hypopnea Diagnosis Using a Video Recording Score: A Pilot Study

  • European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Diseases, February 2026
  • Description: Because access to sleep recordings is limited, there is a need for new reliable tools for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) diagnosis. A score calculated from a 30 minutes-home sleep video recording (VR) has already been proposed in 1996 with interesting results. The main objective of this pilot study was to assess the reliability of a similar score applied to reference PSG VR and calculated on two different time windows (30 and 10 minutes).
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Diagnostic Value of OSA-18 Scale Combined with the Lowest Blood Oxygen Saturation at Night in Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea

  • Frontiers in Pediatrics, January 2026
  • Description: The incidence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children has increased in recent years. Many primary hospitals [don’t have] polysomnography which can diagnose OSA. To investigate the lowest blood oxygen saturation at night (LSaO2) combined with obstructive sleep apnea 18 items survey (OSA-18) scale to initially screen the sleep status of children with OSA.
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Differential Association of Body Mass Index with Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Efficacy by Pharyngeal Collapse Pattern in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

  • MedRxiv, January 2026
  • Description: Hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) is an established surgical therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), yet treatment response is variable and appears to be influenced by both body mass index (BMI) and pattern of upper airway collapse. Whether excess body weight differentially affects HGNS efficacy across pharyngeal collapse patterns remains unclear.
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Restless Leg Syndrome Articles

Effectiveness and Dose Stability of Opioids in Patients with Restless Leg Syndrome: 5-year Findings from the National RLS Opioid Registry

  • Sleep, January 2026
  • Description: Large long-term assessments of opioid effectiveness and dose stability for those with dopamine agonist augmentation of restless legs syndrome (RLS) are lacking. We present 5-year longitudinal findings from the National RLS Opioid Registry.
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Assessments, Diagnostic Criteria and Outcome Measures for Growing Pains and Persistent Pain in the Presence of Restless Leg Syndrome in Children: A Scoping Review

  • BMJ Open, December 2025
  • Description: To identify the assessments, diagnostic criteria and outcome measures reported in peer-reviewed literature for children with growing pains and persistent lower limb pain in the presence of restless leg syndrome (RLS). 
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Insomnia Articles

Insomnia and Cardiovascular Disease: Untangling a Complex Relationship

  • Journal of Sleep Research, February 2026
  • Description: This narrative review examines the complex relationship between insomnia and CVD, integrating epidemiological, genetic and mechanistic evidence to assess whether insomnia represents a causal cardiovascular risk factor.
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A Case of Post-viral Inflammatory Insomnia: Observed Sleep Restoration Associated with Histamine-targeted Interventions and Implications for Mast Cell Pathways

  • Frontiers in Sleep, January 2026
  • Description: Mast cell-mediated inflammation has been proposed as a potential contributor to neuroinflammatory insomnia and dysautonomia, but objective clinical documentation remains limited. Histamine and related immune mediators can disrupt circadian rhythm, arousal systems, and autonomic stability. Conventional pharmacological therapies for sleep restoration often fail to address these inflammatory mechanisms.
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Swipe for Sleep – A Standardized Evaluation of Mobile Health Apps for Insomnia in Children and Adolescents

  • Sleep Medicine, January 2026
  • Description: Access to cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) in children and adolescents is limited. Mobile health applications (MHAs) available in app stores may provide an accessible and scalable option for delivering CBT-I. This study systematically evaluated the quality of MHAs targeting insomnia in children and adolescents and examined their evidence base and treatment components.
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Look forward to more journal-focused topics in the coming weeks. 

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