International classification of sleep disorders, revised
... research in sleep disorders medicine. The years between 1990 and 1997 have witnessed wide-ranging changes in sleep disorders medicine from many perspectives: the growth of managed health care; public health care reform; efforts to better integrate sleep disorders medicine into the community of medic ...
... research in sleep disorders medicine. The years between 1990 and 1997 have witnessed wide-ranging changes in sleep disorders medicine from many perspectives: the growth of managed health care; public health care reform; efforts to better integrate sleep disorders medicine into the community of medic ...
Characteristics of Chronic Nightmares in a Trauma-Exposed Treatment-Seeking Sample
... and 56 combat veterans of World War II. Of those, 124 participants met full criteria for PTSD and 102 reported posttraumatic nightmares. Posttraumatic nightmares were categorized as “mostly or completely replicative” (42%; nightmares that were very similar to the event), “mostly or completely nonrep ...
... and 56 combat veterans of World War II. Of those, 124 participants met full criteria for PTSD and 102 reported posttraumatic nightmares. Posttraumatic nightmares were categorized as “mostly or completely replicative” (42%; nightmares that were very similar to the event), “mostly or completely nonrep ...
Revisiting Narcolepsy: The Practical Diagnosis and Mythology (*)
... highly with Orexin in narcoleptic patients (90% or higher e.g. 92%) [1,2]. The problem is it has false positives in about one tenth to one third of patients depending on the population. In our clinical experience spanning over two decades of evaluating such narcolepsy patients, these false positives ...
... highly with Orexin in narcoleptic patients (90% or higher e.g. 92%) [1,2]. The problem is it has false positives in about one tenth to one third of patients depending on the population. In our clinical experience spanning over two decades of evaluating such narcolepsy patients, these false positives ...
... symptoms of PTSD, depression, and panic; therefore, chronic nightmares could be a significant maintaining factor of psychological distress (Davis & Wright, 2007; Forbes et al., 2003; Germain & Nielsen, 2003; Krakow et al., 2001; Krakow et al., 2000). Although the negative effects of chronic nightmar ...
pdf - MUK Publications
... times the mortality or cancer incidence of hypnotics users exceeded that of controls. The heavy black bars show the statistical 95% confidence limits of the hazard estimates, that is, statistically the hazard ratio of the sample is 95% likely to be within the bars above and below the vertical black ...
... times the mortality or cancer incidence of hypnotics users exceeded that of controls. The heavy black bars show the statistical 95% confidence limits of the hazard estimates, that is, statistically the hazard ratio of the sample is 95% likely to be within the bars above and below the vertical black ...
The bidirectionality of the relationship between insomnia, anxiety
... 6.2.1. Bidirectionality across various age groups and cultures ..................................................................161 6.2.2. Bidirectionality across different methods of assessment ................................................................163 6.2.3. Bidirectionality and follow- ...
... 6.2.1. Bidirectionality across various age groups and cultures ..................................................................161 6.2.2. Bidirectionality across different methods of assessment ................................................................163 6.2.3. Bidirectionality and follow- ...
Analysis of sleep spindles and model of their generation
... 2.6 Topographic distribution of relation between sleep spindles amplitude and frequency. Each dot corresponds to one spindle. Positions of plots correspond to arrangement of electrodes in 10/20 system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7 Topographical distribution of sleep spindle ...
... 2.6 Topographic distribution of relation between sleep spindles amplitude and frequency. Each dot corresponds to one spindle. Positions of plots correspond to arrangement of electrodes in 10/20 system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7 Topographical distribution of sleep spindle ...
Near Death Experiences
... Stimulating the vagus nerve in cats pushes them into REM sleep within 45 seconds ...
... Stimulating the vagus nerve in cats pushes them into REM sleep within 45 seconds ...
Caffeine - Sleep - Centre Londres 94
... - Caffeine withdrawal symptoms disappear soon after the absorption of caffeine in the blood - caffeine withdrawal, headaches and cerebral blood flow ??? ...
... - Caffeine withdrawal symptoms disappear soon after the absorption of caffeine in the blood - caffeine withdrawal, headaches and cerebral blood flow ??? ...
Neural mechanism of rapid eye movement sleep generation
... duration of REM sleep-like episodes (often less than 10 seconds) and the total percentage of time spent in such a state is less as compared to mammalian REM sleep (about 5% of the total sleep time as compared to 15-30 % in mammals)19. Further, unlike mammalian REM sleep, there is no rebound increase ...
... duration of REM sleep-like episodes (often less than 10 seconds) and the total percentage of time spent in such a state is less as compared to mammalian REM sleep (about 5% of the total sleep time as compared to 15-30 % in mammals)19. Further, unlike mammalian REM sleep, there is no rebound increase ...
A Comparison of Lifelong and Posttrauma Nightmares
... whether differences found can be attributed to the nightmares themselves, as studies typically compare individuals with nightmares and trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with individuals with nightmares but without trauma and PTSD. This study sought to assess differences in nightmare ch ...
... whether differences found can be attributed to the nightmares themselves, as studies typically compare individuals with nightmares and trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with individuals with nightmares but without trauma and PTSD. This study sought to assess differences in nightmare ch ...
The Johns hopkins medicine Library
... again, with periods of normal mood in between. Manic episodes are characterized by a distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood. The episodes, with their restless energy and volatile mood swings, are severe enough to cause trouble at work and home. Bipolar ...
... again, with periods of normal mood in between. Manic episodes are characterized by a distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood. The episodes, with their restless energy and volatile mood swings, are severe enough to cause trouble at work and home. Bipolar ...
A role for sleep in brain plasticity
... humans and reaches low levels only at the pre-school years period [8,17]. Globally, the time course of REM sleep development in humans and other mammals corresponds well with the brain maturation period. During a period in which environmental experiences are very limited, the development of precise ...
... humans and reaches low levels only at the pre-school years period [8,17]. Globally, the time course of REM sleep development in humans and other mammals corresponds well with the brain maturation period. During a period in which environmental experiences are very limited, the development of precise ...
Csercsa Richárd
... functional significance. Neural elements and processes related to sleep may give us a clue for its functions. Unfortunately, the neural mechanisms underlying the generation, maintenance, and termination of sleep are still not clear. Theories and the current conceptions of these mechanisms are descri ...
... functional significance. Neural elements and processes related to sleep may give us a clue for its functions. Unfortunately, the neural mechanisms underlying the generation, maintenance, and termination of sleep are still not clear. Theories and the current conceptions of these mechanisms are descri ...
REM Sleep - Test Page
... where. For example, spinal shock is a well known phenomeno in which severing the spinal cord's connection to more rostra brain regions causes a loss of functions known to be mediated by circuits intrinsic to the spinal cord. On the other hand, with the passage of time, this sort o denervation-induce ...
... where. For example, spinal shock is a well known phenomeno in which severing the spinal cord's connection to more rostra brain regions causes a loss of functions known to be mediated by circuits intrinsic to the spinal cord. On the other hand, with the passage of time, this sort o denervation-induce ...
Muscle tone regulation during REM sleep
... indicate that the subcoeruleus neurons may form the ‘REM generator’ in the brainstem. The subcoeruleus has been the focus of many other sleep researchers investigating REM sleep mechanisms, although a variety of names such as peri-locus coeruleus alpha, peribrachial region and pontine inhibitory reg ...
... indicate that the subcoeruleus neurons may form the ‘REM generator’ in the brainstem. The subcoeruleus has been the focus of many other sleep researchers investigating REM sleep mechanisms, although a variety of names such as peri-locus coeruleus alpha, peribrachial region and pontine inhibitory reg ...
basic mechanisms of sleep
... the more specific organization of those systems in the control of the alternation of wake, non–rapid eye movement (NREM), and REM sleep. Although the main focus of the chapter is on the our own model of reciprocal aminergic-cholinergic interaction, we review new data suggesting the involvement of ma ...
... the more specific organization of those systems in the control of the alternation of wake, non–rapid eye movement (NREM), and REM sleep. Although the main focus of the chapter is on the our own model of reciprocal aminergic-cholinergic interaction, we review new data suggesting the involvement of ma ...
Idiopathic hypersomnia - Oxford Academic
... Almost half described restless sleep with frequent arousals. Although 82% had slept for ù12 h on at least one occasion, only 25% had prolonged night-time sleep episodes two or more times per month. Habitual dreaming was present in 40%. Habitual problems with awakening occurred in 55% but sleep drunk ...
... Almost half described restless sleep with frequent arousals. Although 82% had slept for ù12 h on at least one occasion, only 25% had prolonged night-time sleep episodes two or more times per month. Habitual dreaming was present in 40%. Habitual problems with awakening occurred in 55% but sleep drunk ...
Electrophysiological markers of Rapid Eye Movements in
... al. 2007; Kryger, Roth et al. 2011). This paradox of a sleep stage for which brain and ocular activity are similar to wake led Michel Jouvet to designate REM sleep as paradoxical sleep (Jouvet 1992). REM and NREM sleep are also characterized by differences in consciousness. Reports of conscious expe ...
... al. 2007; Kryger, Roth et al. 2011). This paradox of a sleep stage for which brain and ocular activity are similar to wake led Michel Jouvet to designate REM sleep as paradoxical sleep (Jouvet 1992). REM and NREM sleep are also characterized by differences in consciousness. Reports of conscious expe ...
Functional Neuroimaging Insights into the Physiology of Human Sleep
... (NREM) sleep, decreases in brain activity have been consistently found in the brainstem, thalamus, and in several cortical areas including the medial prefrontal cortex (MPFC), in agreement with a homeostatic need for brain energy recovery. Benefiting from a better temporal resolution, more recent st ...
... (NREM) sleep, decreases in brain activity have been consistently found in the brainstem, thalamus, and in several cortical areas including the medial prefrontal cortex (MPFC), in agreement with a homeostatic need for brain energy recovery. Benefiting from a better temporal resolution, more recent st ...
Fragmented Sleep, Fragmented Mind
... symptoms (Abrams, Mulligan, Carleton, & Asmundson, 2008; McNally & Clancy, 2005a). Finally, Gurstelle and Oliveira (2004) speculated about the existence of a newly identified state of consciousness, daytime parahypnagogia, which they described as "a transient and fleeting episode, that is dissociati ...
... symptoms (Abrams, Mulligan, Carleton, & Asmundson, 2008; McNally & Clancy, 2005a). Finally, Gurstelle and Oliveira (2004) speculated about the existence of a newly identified state of consciousness, daytime parahypnagogia, which they described as "a transient and fleeting episode, that is dissociati ...
Tension Type Headache
... Frequent use of prescription or over-thecounter pain medicines (triptans or opiates 8 or more days per month or over- thecounter pain medicines 14 or more days per month) can cause medication overuse headache. Frequent use of any kind of pain reliever - acetaminophen, non-steroidal antiinflammatorie ...
... Frequent use of prescription or over-thecounter pain medicines (triptans or opiates 8 or more days per month or over- thecounter pain medicines 14 or more days per month) can cause medication overuse headache. Frequent use of any kind of pain reliever - acetaminophen, non-steroidal antiinflammatorie ...
4_ADHD Science Daily articles
... autism in terms of symptoms and learning difficulties. This new research suggests there may be a shared biological basis to the two conditions. The most significant overlap was found at a particular region on chromosome 16 which has been previously implicated in schizophrenia and other major psychia ...
... autism in terms of symptoms and learning difficulties. This new research suggests there may be a shared biological basis to the two conditions. The most significant overlap was found at a particular region on chromosome 16 which has been previously implicated in schizophrenia and other major psychia ...
sleep disorders in children and adolescents
... medicine in the past century, the answer to the question: why do we sleep? remains elusive. However, a large amount of empirical evidence shows that alterations in sleep quantity or quality do impact on cognitive, affective and, more generally, psychological functions. Therefore, an understanding of ...
... medicine in the past century, the answer to the question: why do we sleep? remains elusive. However, a large amount of empirical evidence shows that alterations in sleep quantity or quality do impact on cognitive, affective and, more generally, psychological functions. Therefore, an understanding of ...