Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders
Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders Kathryn J. Reid Cathy Goldstein Phyllis C. Zee INTRODUCTION Circadian rhythms in physiology and behavior are ubiquitous in all living organisms from single cells to humans….
Parasomnias
Parasomnias Juan Ochoa James D. Geyer Paul R. Carney INTRODUCTION Parasomnias are abnormal events occurring during delta sleep or sleep-awake transitions and have been the subject of Shakespearian plays (1)….
Restless Legs Syndrome (Willis-Ekbom’s Disease) and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
Restless Legs Syndrome (Willis-Ekbom’s Disease) and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder Richard P. Allen INTRODUCTION The development of the polysomnogram (PSG) and sleep latency tests as methods for evaluating sleep and…
Narcolepsy and Idiopathic Hypersomnia
Narcolepsy and Idiopathic Hypersomnia Richard B. Berry Aunali S. Khaku INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY Narcolepsy is a chronic disabling disorder that affects the control of wakefulness and sleep. It may be…
Insomnia: Causes and Treatments
Insomnia: Causes and Treatments Sidney D. Nau Haley R. Dillon James D. Geyer Paul R. Carney Kenneth L. Lichstein INSOMNIA: A COMPLEX PROBLEM AND A CHALLENGE TO TREAT Many times…
Sleep Problems of the Elderly
Sleep Problems of the Elderly Stephan Eisenschenk Sleep has become an increasingly important factor in the elderly, with the life expectancy in industrialized societies currently >75 years. The 2000 U.S….
Pediatric and Adolescent Presentations
Pediatric and Adolescent Presentations Paul R. Carney Sachin Talathi Edgard Andrade James D. Geyer INTRODUCTION Pediatric and adolescent sleep-related problems are important to study given that they are frequent sources…
Nocturnal Events
Nocturnal Events Troy Payne In the course of clinical practice, many unusual nocturnal phenomena may be described by patients. The correct diagnosis can often be ascertained by distinguishing certain clinical…
Evaluating Sleeplessness
Evaluating Sleeplessness Sidney D. Nau Haley R. Dillon James D. Geyer Paul R. Carney Kenneth L. Lichstein INTRODUCTION A presenting complaint of insomnia, whether a difficulty initiating sleep, maintaining sleep,…
Sleepiness
Sleepiness Richard B. Berry James D. Geyer Paul R. Carney Now blessings light on him that first invented this same sleep: it covers a man all over, thoughts and all,…
