A5052522812- Sleep and related disorders
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Sleep and Wakefulness Research
- Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
- Restless Legs Syndrome Research
- Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Circadian rhythm and melatonin
- Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders
- Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Youth, Drugs, and Violence
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Diet and metabolism studies
Universidade Federal de São Paulo
2016-2025
Associação Fundo de Incentivo à Pesquisa
1997-2025
Universidade de São Paulo
2025
Federal Institute of São Paulo
2020
Instituto do Sono
2004-2019
Sociedade Brasileira de Psicologia
2017
Cork University Hospital
2016
University College Cork
2016
Fundação de Apoio à Universidade Federal de São Paulo
2001-2013
Brazilian Medical Association
2010
The aim was to assess and compare the acute effects of three different modalities physical exercise on sleep pattern patients with chronic primary insomnia.Forty-eight insomnia patients, 38 female (mean age 44.4 +/- 8 y) were randomly assigned 4 groups: control (CTR, n=12), moderate-intensity aerobic (MAE, high-intensity (HAE, resistance (MRE, n=12). assessed (by polysomnogram daily log) anxiety (STAI) before after exercise.The data showed reduction in onset latency (SOL) (55%) total wake...
Using polysomnography, the gold standard for sleep assessment, this study aimed to describe objective prevalence of insomnia in São Paulo, Brazil, Epidemiologic Sleep Study cohort 1,101 adults (20-80 years old).Objective was defined by meeting 1 following criteria: onset latency >30 minutes (sleep initiating insomnia), wake after lasting maintenance total time <360 and a terminal wakefulness (insomnia with too short duration or early morning awakening), combination previous quantitative...
The fear and uncertainty caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, threats to survival are one of main problems everyday life; however, mental health care must also be considered a priority. During social isolation called self-quarantine, restricted mobility contact, concern about financial resources availability supplies, infection, questions duration cause anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia reduced quality quantity sleep, that may present greater risk general...
Examine the effects of donepezil on sleep and rapid eye movement (REM) electroencephalogram (EEG) in patients with Alzheimer disease, using polysomnography, correlation between REM EEG parameters cognitive scores.Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled design.Two research centers, University Hospital.Thirty-five mild to moderate allocated 2 groups: treated (n=17) placebo (n=18).Patients were administered or placebo.Polysomnography spectral analysis evaluation Disease Assessment Scale,...
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects moderate aerobic exercise training on sleep, depression, cortisol, and markers immune function in patients with chronic primary insomnia. Twenty-one sedentary participants (16 women aged 44.7 ± 9 years) insomnia completed a 4-month intervention exercise. Compared baseline, polysomnographic data showed improvements following training. Also observed were reductions depression symptoms plasma cortisol. Immunologic assays revealed significant...
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the effects resistance exercise and stretching on sleep, mood, quality life in chronic insomnia patients. Methods: Three 4-month treatments included: (n=10), control (n=8). Sleep evaluated with polysomnography, actigraphy, questionnaires. Mood were assessed Profile States (POMS) Medical Outcomes Study Short-Form 36-Item Health Survey (SF-36), respectively. Results: There no significant treatment differences between stretching. However, compared...
Objective: Investigation of daytime sleepiness, blood pressure changes and presence sleep disordered breathing, in healthy young women during pregnancy.Methods: Young, pregnant between 18 32 years age, seen three different prenatal care clinics, were enlisted a prospective study divided two parts: part 1 the consisted completing standardized questionnaire on past present disorders. It also included filling out visual analog scales (VAS) for sleepiness snoring by subject bed partner. Blood...
Objective This article reports a case series of atypical sexual behavior during sleep, which is often harmful to patients or bed partners. Methods Eleven subjects underwent clinical evaluation complaints sleep-related behavior. Complaints included violent masturbation, assaults, and continuous (and loud) vocalizations sleep. One was medical-legal case. Sleep logs, evaluations, sleep questionnaires, structured psychiatric interviews, polysomnography, actigraphy, home electroencephalographic...