Sleep Medicine Research

Review Article 2026 September 30 STOP-Bang-Defined Obstructive Sleep Apnea Risk and Organ-Specific Comorbidity Patterns in Korean Adults: A Descriptive Literature-Based Synthesis of KNHANES Studies
Background and Objective Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is prevalent but substantially underdiagnosed; in Korea, most population-based data rely on STOP-Bang screening rather than polysomnography. We investigated whether screening-defined OSA risk correlates with multi-organ dise...

Original Article 2026 September 30 Musculoskeletal Disorders: Meta-Analysis of Pain, Sleep Disturbance, and Disability
Background and Objective The bidirectional pain–sleep relationship is well established, but whether pain from specific anatomical regions differentially influences sleep disturbance remains unclear. This meta-analysis quantified the pain–sleep correlation in musculoskeletal d...

Original Article 2026 September 30 Markedly Increased Risk of Colorectal Cancer and Decreased Risk of All Malignancies in Patients With Narcolepsy: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study
Background and Objective In light of orexin-related gastrointestinal malignancy pathogenesis, we examined the risk of colorectal cancer in patients with type 1 narcolepsy (NT1). Methods Using the Korean National Health Insurance claims database (2010–2019), we enrolled all pat...

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Current Issue
Volume 17(3); September 2026

Most-read articles are from the articles published in 2024 during the last three month.

Sleep Bruxism in Adults: A Comprehensive Review of Enduring but Evolving Issues for Clinicians ( 36,932 times )

Hye-Kyoung Kim, Hye-Rim Shin

Sleep Med Res. 2024;15(3):151-161. Published online September 27, 2024

doi: https://doi.org/10.17241/smr.2024.02258

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Association Between Weight Loss and Changes in Optimal Positive Airway Pressure Levels in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea ( 14,754 times )

Ji Ho Choi, Dong Yun Lee, Tae Kyoung Ha, Ji Eun Moon

Sleep Med Res. 2024;15(4):237-241. Published online December 31, 2024

doi: https://doi.org/10.17241/smr.2024.02572

Photobiomodulation and Its Therapeutic Potential in Sleep Disturbances ( 42,390 times )

Jieun Jung, Tae Kim

Sleep Med Res. 2024;15(4):218-227. Published online December 31, 2024

doi: https://doi.org/10.17241/smr.2024.02593

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The Importance of Quality Sleep and Its Relationship With Physical and Mental Health: A Systematic Review ( 34,421 times )

Liana Spytska

Sleep Med Res. 2024;15(3):162-172. Published online September 27, 2024

doi: https://doi.org/10.17241/smr.2024.02264

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Rethinking Co-Sleeping: Balancing Cultural Factors With Scientific Insights ( 18,584 times )

Sooyeon Suh

Sleep Med Res. 2025;16(1):1-3. Published online March 25, 2025

doi: https://doi.org/10.17241/smr.2025.02796

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Melatonin as a Chronobiotic Intervention for Advancing Sleep Timing and Enhancing Sleep Quality in Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Randomized Controlled Trials Studies ( 8,182 times )

Moh Ikhsan Hanafi, Zalfa Anindya Laksana, Chandra Nur Iman Ardiyan, Arifianti Arifianti, Wardah Rahmatul Islamiyah, Fidiana Fidiana

Sleep Med Res. 2026;17(1):35-54. Published online March 31, 2026

doi: https://doi.org/10.17241/smr.2026.03426

The Missing Link in Patient Recovery: Hospital Sleep Medicine ( 22,357 times )

Ki-Hwan Ji, Dong-Kyu Kim, Eun-Hee Kim, Seockhoon Chung

Sleep Med Res. 2025;16(1):7-17. Published online March 25, 2025

doi: https://doi.org/10.17241/smr.2025.02782

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Adaptive and Therapeutic Strategies for Sleep Disturbances in Shift Workers ( 33,802 times )

Eun Yeon Joo

Sleep Med Res. 2024;15(1):3-5. Published online March 27, 2024

doi: https://doi.org/10.17241/smr.2023.02103

Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Aging: A Narrative Review ( 12,621 times )

David Brower, Eric Pan, William Goss, Younghoon Kwon, William J. Healy

Sleep Med Res. 2025;16(3):139-150. Published online September 29, 2025

doi: https://doi.org/10.17241/smr.2025.02964

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Morning Versus Evening Physical Activity, Sleep Quality, and Psychological Well-Being Among Healthy Adults in the UAE ( 30,319 times )

Rana F. Obeidat, Maitha Alqaydi, Moza Alzaabi, Aisha Almarashda, Mariam Alblooshi, Amna Alzaabi

Sleep Med Res. 2024;15(1):59-66. Published online March 27, 2024

doi: https://doi.org/10.17241/smr.2023.01774

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Sleep Health Disparity and Race/Ethnicity, Socioeconomic Status, and Gender: A Systematic Review ( 31,024 times )

Salma Batool-Anwar, Stuart F. Quan

Sleep Med Res. 2024;15(3):139-150. Published online September 27, 2024

doi: https://doi.org/10.17241/smr.2024.02152

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Melatonin as a Therapeutic Adjunct in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Review of Potential Benefits ( 14,105 times )

Jose Javier Lasala, Don Eliseo III Lucero-Prisno

Sleep Med Res. 2025;16(2):84-92. Published online June 26, 2025

doi: https://doi.org/10.17241/smr.2025.02628

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Exploring the Intersection of Narcolepsy and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Similarities, Differences, and Clinical Implications ( 30,494 times )

Sung Hoon Yoon, Young-Chan Kim, Ho Jun Seo, Tae Won Kim, Jong-Hyun Jeong, Yoo Hyun Um, Seung Chul Hong

Sleep Med Res. 2024;15(1):6-11. Published online March 27, 2024

doi: https://doi.org/10.17241/smr.2024.02187

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Melatonin and Metabolic Disorders: Unraveling the Interplay With Glucose and Lipid Metabolism, Adipose Tissue, and Inflammation ( 24,657 times )

Seok Hyun Hong, Jinkwan Kim

Sleep Med Res. 2024;15(2):70-80. Published online June 27, 2024

doi: https://doi.org/10.17241/smr.2024.02159

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Effects of Melatonin on Sleep Quality in Patients With Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Behavior Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Randomized Controlled Trials Studies ( 5,656 times )

Moh Ikhsan Hanafi, Fidiana Fidiana, Irfiansyah Irwadi, Wardah Rahmatul Islamiyah, Deva Fitra Firdausa Anwar, Zaidaan Alfayyadh Pohan

Sleep Med Res. 2025;16(4):209-219. Published online December 31, 2025

doi: https://doi.org/10.17241/smr.2025.03167

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Vietnamese Version of Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index: Reliability, Cut-Off Point, and Association With Depression Among Health Science Students ( 21,228 times )

An Huynh Bao Nguyen, Ngoc Thi Tieu Nguyen, Nghia Quang Vo, Dung Hoang Nguyen

Sleep Med Res. 2024;15(1):53-58. Published online March 27, 2024

doi: https://doi.org/10.17241/smr.2023.01977

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Effect of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in Patients With Co-Morbid Insomnia and Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials ( 14,676 times )

Deva Fitra Firdausa Anwar, Fidiana Fidiana, Irfiansyah Irwadi, Alfian Nur Rosyid, Zaskia Nafisa Salma, Muhammad Farhan Hibatulloh

Sleep Med Res. 2025;16(1):18-32. Published online March 25, 2025

doi: https://doi.org/10.17241/smr.2025.02663

Late-Onset Disorders of Arousal in an Older Adult Without Family History: A Case Report ( 2,123 times )

Wankiun Lee, Hee Jin Chang, Daeyoung Kim

Sleep Med Res. 2026;17(2):160-162. Published online June 30, 2026

doi: https://doi.org/10.17241/smr.2026.03545

Why Parents Stay up: Identifying Sleep and Behavioral Predictors of Parental Bedtime Procrastination ( 3,173 times )

Sungkyoung Shin, Myna Lim, Yeji Lee, Natalie Barnett, Maristella Lucchini, Shambhavi Thakur, Jae Kyoung Kim, Sooyeon Suh

Sleep Med Res. 2026;17(2):106-114. Published online April 30, 2026

doi: https://doi.org/10.17241/smr.2026.03566

The Impact of Sleep Problems on Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Activity ( 11,760 times )

Adel Ibrahim Azzam

Sleep Med Res. 2024;15(2):106-112. Published online June 27, 2024

doi: https://doi.org/10.17241/smr.2023.02075

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