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A systematic review of the accuracy of sleep wearable devices for estimating sleep onset by Scott, Hannah, Lack, Leon, Lovato, Nicole

“…The accurate estimation of sleep onset is required for many purposes, including the administration of a behavioural treatment for insomnia called Intensive…”
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Circadian aspects in the aetiology and pathophysiology of insomnia by Lack, Leon C., Micic, Gorica, Lovato, Nicole

“…Summary Because the endogenous circadian pacemaker is a very strong determinant of alertness/sleep propensity across the 24 h period, its mistiming may…”
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Public health implications of sleep loss: the community burden by Hillman, David R, Lack, Leon C

“…Summary Poor sleep imparts a significant personal and societal burden. Therefore, it is important to have accurate estimates of its causes, prevalence and…”
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Efficacy of melatonin with behavioural sleep-wake scheduling for delayed sleep-wake phase disorder: A double-blind, randomised clinical trial by Sletten, Tracey L, Magee, Michelle, Murray, Jade M, Gordon, Christopher J, Lovato, Nicole, Kennaway, David J, Gwini, Stella M, Bartlett, Delwyn J, Lockley, Steven W, Lack, Leon C, Grunstein, Ronald R, Rajaratnam, Shantha M W

“…Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder (DSWPD) is characterised by sleep initiation insomnia when attempting sleep at conventional times and difficulty waking at…”
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Myopia, or near-sightedness, is associated with delayed melatonin circadian timing and lower melatonin output in young adult humans by Chakraborty, Ranjay, Micic, Gorica, Thorley, Lisa, Nissen, Taylah R, Lovato, Nicole, Collins, Michael J, Lack, Leon C

“…Abstract Study objectives Myopia, or near-sightedness, is the most common refractive vision disorder and predisposes the eye to many blinding conditions in…”
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Circadian factors in comorbid insomnia and sleep apnea (COMISA) by Sweetman, Alexander, Reynolds, Amy, Lack, Leon C

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Circadian factors in comorbid insomnia and sleep apnea by Sweetman, Alexander, Reynolds, Amy, Lack, Leon C

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The impact of sleep on adolescent depressed mood, alertness and academic performance by Short, Michelle A, Gradisar, Michael, Lack, Leon C, Wright, Helen R

“…Abstract The present study developed and tested a theoretical model examining the inter-relationships among sleep duration, sleep quality, and circadian…”
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Bi-directional relationships between co-morbid insomnia and sleep apnea (COMISA) by Sweetman, Alexander, Lack, Leon, McEvoy, R Doug, Smith, Simon, Eckert, Danny J., Osman, Amal, Carberry, Jayne C., Wallace, Douglas, Nguyen, Phuc D., Catcheside, Peter

“…Insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) commonly co-occur. Approximately 30–50% of patients with OSA report clinically significant insomnia symptoms, and…”
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A brief afternoon nap following nocturnal sleep restriction : Which nap duration is most recuperative? by BROOKS, Amber, LACK, Leon

“…The purposes of this study were to compare the benefits of different length naps relative to no nap and to analyze the electroencephalographic elements that…”
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The discrepancy between actigraphic and sleep diary measures of sleep in adolescents by Short, Michelle A, Gradisar, Michael, Lack, Leon C, Wright, Helen, Carskadon, Mary A

“…Abstract Objective To explore the discrepancy between sleep diary and actigraphic measures of sleep in adolescents and to ascertain whether these discrepancies…”
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Prevalence of Circadian Misalignment and Its Association With Depressive Symptoms in Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder by Murray, Jade M, Sletten, Tracey L, Magee, Michelle, Gordon, Christopher, Lovato, Nicole, Bartlett, Delwyn J, Kennaway, David J, Lack, Leon C, Grunstein, Ronald R, Lockley, Steven W, Rajaratnam, Shantha M W

“…To examine the prevalence of circadian misalignment in clinically diagnosed delayed sleep phase disorder (DSPD) and to compare mood and daytime functioning in…”
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Developing a successful treatment for co-morbid insomnia and sleep apnoea by Sweetman, Alexander M., Lack, Leon C., Catcheside, Peter G., Antic, Nick A., Chai-Coetzer, Ching Li, Smith, Simon S., Douglas, James A., McEvoy, R. Doug

“…Insomnia and sleep apnoea are the two most common sleep disorders, found in 6% and 23–50% of the general population respectively. These disorders also…”
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Time for bed: parent-set bedtimes associated with improved sleep and daytime functioning in adolescents by Short, Michelle A, Gradisar, Michael, Wright, Helen, Lack, Leon C, Dohnt, Hayley, Carskadon, Mary A

“…To determine the proportion of adolescents whose bedtime is set by their parents and to evaluate whether parent-set bedtimes are associated with earlier…”
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The etiology of delayed sleep phase disorder by Micic, Gorica, Lovato, Nicole, Gradisar, Michael, Ferguson, Sally A, Burgess, Helen J, Lack, Leon C

“…Summary According to classification manuals for sleep disorders, nine disorders are directly related to biological clock timing misalignments. Of all, delayed…”
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Electric lighting, adolescent sleep and circadian outcomes, and recommendations for improving light health by Ricketts, Emily J, Joyce, Daniel S, Rissman, Ariel J, Burgess, Helen J, Colwell, Christopher S, Lack, Leon C, Gradisar, Michael

“…Light is a potent circadian entraining agent. For many people, daily light exposure is fundamentally dysregulated with reduced light during the day and…”
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Increased sensitivity of the circadian system to light in delayed sleep–wake phase disorder by Watson, Lauren A., Phillips, Andrew J. K., Hosken, Ihaia T., McGlashan, Elise M., Anderson, Clare, Lack, Leon C., Lockley, Steven W., Rajaratnam, Shantha M. W., Cain, Sean W.

“…Key points This is the first study to demonstrate an altered circadian phase shifting response in a circadian rhythm sleep disorder. Patients with delayed…”
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A pilot study of a novel smartphone application for the estimation of sleep onset by Scott, Hannah, Lack, Leon, Lovato, Nicole

“…Summary The aim of the study was to investigate the accuracy of Sleep On Cue: a novel iPhone application that uses behavioural responses to auditory stimuli to…”
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Delayed melatonin circadian timing, lower melatonin output, and sleep disruptions in myopic, or short-sighted, children by Chakraborty, Ranjay, Seby, Chris, Scott, Hannah, Tang, Victoria, Kemps, Eva, Anstice, Nicola, Juers, Emilia, Lovato, Nicole, Taranath, Deepa A, Mills, Richard A, Lack, Leon C

“…Abstract Study Objectives This study investigated the differences in melatonin circadian timing and output, sleep characteristics, and cognitive function in…”
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The effects of napping on cognitive functioning by Lovato, Nicole, Lack, Leon

“…Naps (brief sleeps) are a global and highly prevalent phenomenon, thus warranting consideration for their effects on cognitive functioning. Naps can reduce…”
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