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-download articles are from the articles published in 2024 during the last three months.

The Importance of Quality Sleep and Its Relationship With Physical and Mental Health: A Systematic Review ( 49 Downloaded )

Liana Spytska

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

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

Cited By 14

Why Parents Stay up: Identifying Sleep and Behavioral Predictors of Parental Bedtime Procrastination ( 34 Downloaded )

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

Toward Standardization of the Sleep Study Graphical Summary Panel: Terminology and Layout Considerations ( 27 Downloaded )

Rafeek Kandy, Ulhas Jadhav, Babaji Ghewade

Sleep Med Res. 2026;17(2):97-98. Published online June 30, 2026

doi: https://doi.org/10.17241/smr.2026.03573

Examination of the Relationship Between Sleep Problems and Behaviour Problems in Autism Spectrum Disorder in Early Childhood ( 27 Downloaded )

Fatma Genç, Canem Kavurma, Fatma Sibel Durak

Sleep Med Res. 2026;17(3):228-233. Published online September 30, 2026

doi: https://doi.org/10.17241/smr.2026.03853

Desired Time in Bed Independently Predicts Subjective Memory Complaints in Obstructive Sleep Apnea ( 23 Downloaded )

Jaejong Lee, Young Kyung Moon, Kayoung Song, Seockhoon Chung, Hayun Choi

Sleep Med Res. 2026;17(2):115-121. Published online June 30, 2026

doi: https://doi.org/10.17241/smr.2026.03769

Photobiomodulation and Its Therapeutic Potential in Sleep Disturbances ( 22 Downloaded )

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

Cited By 5

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 ( 22 Downloaded )

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

The Impact of Sleep Problems on Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Activity ( 21 Downloaded )

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

Cited By 6

Vietnamese Version of Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index: Reliability, Cut-Off Point, and Association With Depression Among Health Science Students ( 20 Downloaded )

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

Cited By 3

Sleep Bruxism in Adults: A Comprehensive Review of Enduring but Evolving Issues for Clinicians ( 18 Downloaded )

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

Cited By 5

Exploring the Intersection of Narcolepsy and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Similarities, Differences, and Clinical Implications ( 16 Downloaded )

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

Cited By 2

Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Aging: A Narrative Review ( 16 Downloaded )

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

Cited By 3

The Effect of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure on Clinical Outcomes in Stroke Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis ( 16 Downloaded )

Arifatin Syafirah, Fidiana , Muhtarum Yusuf, Alfian Nur Rosyid, Stephen Hilkia Pramatya, Dija Melati Sastri

Sleep Med Res. 2026;17(1):21-34. Published online March 31, 2026

doi: https://doi.org/10.17241/smr.2025.03272

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 ( 16 Downloaded )

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

Effect of Electronic Media Use on Sleep Quality in Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study ( 15 Downloaded )

Ananya Sundararajan, Abinaya Dhandapani, Alif Lam, Sudha Ramalingam

Sleep Med Res. 2026;17(1):90-96. Published online March 31, 2026

doi: https://doi.org/10.17241/smr.2026.03370

Association Between Intermittent Hypoxia and Systemic Inflammation in Obese Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Mediating Role of HIF-1α and Metabolic Predictors ( 15 Downloaded )

Sohini Saha, Meghanad Meher

Sleep Med Res. 2026;17(2):139-146. Published online June 30, 2026

doi: https://doi.org/10.17241/smr.2026.03538

Diagnostic Utility of Nocturnal Hypoxemia Measures in Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Retrospective Analysis ( 15 Downloaded )

Nour Elhabib Jallouli, Moussa Ines, Ben Hmida Lenda, Mrassi Hana, Chaabi Khouloud, Sahnoun Imen, Douik EL Gharbi Leila

Sleep Med Res. 2026;17(2):147-153. Published online June 30, 2026

doi: https://doi.org/10.17241/smr.2025.03181

Late-Onset Disorders of Arousal in an Older Adult Without Family History: A Case Report ( 15 Downloaded )

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

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

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

Rethinking Co-Sleeping: Balancing Cultural Factors With Scientific Insights ( 14 Downloaded )

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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