Recognizing and Managing Shift Work Disorder, an
... are frequent sleep disturbance and excessive sleepiness. Drowsiness and fatigue in the work environment can lead to poor concentration, absenteeism, accidents, errors, injuries, and even fatalities.11 Shift workers also are more likely to drive while drowsy compared with regular schedule day workers ...
... are frequent sleep disturbance and excessive sleepiness. Drowsiness and fatigue in the work environment can lead to poor concentration, absenteeism, accidents, errors, injuries, and even fatalities.11 Shift workers also are more likely to drive while drowsy compared with regular schedule day workers ...
Stress and Sleep Disturbances in Female College Students
... age from 18 to 53 (26.3 + 7.9) with a normal body mass index (63.7% with a BMI between 20 and 25). Among the ethnic groups, Blacks had the highest BMI (26.40 + 6.70) and Asians had the lowest BMI (21.54 + 1.92). A sample of 103 allows the detection of a medium effect size with power of 80% with up t ...
... age from 18 to 53 (26.3 + 7.9) with a normal body mass index (63.7% with a BMI between 20 and 25). Among the ethnic groups, Blacks had the highest BMI (26.40 + 6.70) and Asians had the lowest BMI (21.54 + 1.92). A sample of 103 allows the detection of a medium effect size with power of 80% with up t ...
What Is Insomnia?
... • You may have trouble focusing on tasks, paying attention, learning, and remembering. • These problems can prevent you from doing your best at work or school. ...
... • You may have trouble focusing on tasks, paying attention, learning, and remembering. • These problems can prevent you from doing your best at work or school. ...
Guidelines for the Assessment and Management of Patients with
... fundamentally different in that there is evidence that non-REM sleep, especially slow-wave sleep, is primarily concerned with restorative functions, whereas REM sleep appears to be more concerned with synthetic functions in the brain. Sleep-related disorders are remarkably common and insomnia affect ...
... fundamentally different in that there is evidence that non-REM sleep, especially slow-wave sleep, is primarily concerned with restorative functions, whereas REM sleep appears to be more concerned with synthetic functions in the brain. Sleep-related disorders are remarkably common and insomnia affect ...
Assessment methodologies in sleep medicine clinical trials
... 20 min naps throughout the day, spaced at 2 h intervals [8] . The MSLT is preceded by 2 weeks of normal nocturnal sleep. The MSLT usually follows a night-time PSG study. EEG, EOG and chin EMG are recorded during each nap. Unlike the PSG, which can conceivably be conducted in the patient’s home, the ...
... 20 min naps throughout the day, spaced at 2 h intervals [8] . The MSLT is preceded by 2 weeks of normal nocturnal sleep. The MSLT usually follows a night-time PSG study. EEG, EOG and chin EMG are recorded during each nap. Unlike the PSG, which can conceivably be conducted in the patient’s home, the ...
The Effects of L-Theanine (Suntheanine®)
... percent of children who have been diagnosed with ADHD, compared with 23 percent of children without a diagnosis of ADHD. Up to 39 percent of children with ADHD exhibit difficulties associated with frequent nighttime awakening.10 In one study, over 55 percent of children diagnosed with ADHD were desc ...
... percent of children who have been diagnosed with ADHD, compared with 23 percent of children without a diagnosis of ADHD. Up to 39 percent of children with ADHD exhibit difficulties associated with frequent nighttime awakening.10 In one study, over 55 percent of children diagnosed with ADHD were desc ...
Revisiting Narcolepsy: The Practical Diagnosis and Mythology (*)
... each interrelated yet independent. As with all publications, information such as this must be considered only after consultation with physicians and any medical information recorded here should not substitute for such consultations. a ...
... each interrelated yet independent. As with all publications, information such as this must be considered only after consultation with physicians and any medical information recorded here should not substitute for such consultations. a ...
I. Introduction: Consciousness: Experiencing the “Private I” 1. Your
... A. The Dawn of Modern Sleep Research: Modern sleep research began with the invention of the EEG and the discovery that sleep is a state marked by distinct physiological processes and stages. 1. The invention of the electroencephalograph in the 1920s gave sleep researchers an important tool for measu ...
... A. The Dawn of Modern Sleep Research: Modern sleep research began with the invention of the EEG and the discovery that sleep is a state marked by distinct physiological processes and stages. 1. The invention of the electroencephalograph in the 1920s gave sleep researchers an important tool for measu ...
Durand and Barlow Chapter 8: Eating and Sleep Disorders
... 1. Eating, in a discrete period of time (for example, within any 2-hour period), an amount of food that is definitely larger than most people would eat during a similar period of time and under similar circumstances. 2. A sense of lack of control over eating during the episode (for example, a feelin ...
... 1. Eating, in a discrete period of time (for example, within any 2-hour period), an amount of food that is definitely larger than most people would eat during a similar period of time and under similar circumstances. 2. A sense of lack of control over eating during the episode (for example, a feelin ...
Sleepy Rounds: Owens Presentation
... associated with severe developmental delay, behavioral difficulties including extreme hyperactivity and aggression Subjective significant sleep difficulties (60-100%) Caregivers report difficulty falling asleep, short sleep duration, frequent and prolonged night wakings, snoring, daytime sleepines ...
... associated with severe developmental delay, behavioral difficulties including extreme hyperactivity and aggression Subjective significant sleep difficulties (60-100%) Caregivers report difficulty falling asleep, short sleep duration, frequent and prolonged night wakings, snoring, daytime sleepines ...
Potential Uses of Modafinil in Psychiatric Disorders
... safety and efficacy for up to 136 weeks,911 with no evidence for development of tolerance.5,12 In recent 4- and 12-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials, modafinil significantly improved wakefulness in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who experienced excessive sleepine ...
... safety and efficacy for up to 136 weeks,911 with no evidence for development of tolerance.5,12 In recent 4- and 12-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials, modafinil significantly improved wakefulness in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who experienced excessive sleepine ...
Sleep-Wake Disorders
... 1) Episodes of cataplexy, defined as either (a) or (b), occurring at least a few times per month: a. In individuals with long-standing disease, brief (seconds to minutes) episodes of sudden bilateral loss of muscle tone with maintained consciousness that are precipitated by laughter or joking. b. In ...
... 1) Episodes of cataplexy, defined as either (a) or (b), occurring at least a few times per month: a. In individuals with long-standing disease, brief (seconds to minutes) episodes of sudden bilateral loss of muscle tone with maintained consciousness that are precipitated by laughter or joking. b. In ...
IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS FROM PSYCHOPATHOLOGICAL AND
... samples (Weinstein et al. 2008). As is the case with most chronic medical conditions, etiopathogenesis of idiopathic scoliosis is still poorly understood and is known to influence numerous segments of one's life, including physical, emotional and societal consequences. Most prior research in this ar ...
... samples (Weinstein et al. 2008). As is the case with most chronic medical conditions, etiopathogenesis of idiopathic scoliosis is still poorly understood and is known to influence numerous segments of one's life, including physical, emotional and societal consequences. Most prior research in this ar ...
(2014). Treating comorbid - Scientific Research Publishing
... The goal of this study is to proof the efficiency of the non-pharmacological combination treatment including CBT, light therapy and physical activity for older adults aged 58 and above who suffer from chronic comorbid insomnia. Almost half of all people aged over 65 are suffering from insomnia [1]-[ ...
... The goal of this study is to proof the efficiency of the non-pharmacological combination treatment including CBT, light therapy and physical activity for older adults aged 58 and above who suffer from chronic comorbid insomnia. Almost half of all people aged over 65 are suffering from insomnia [1]-[ ...
Insomnia - Australasian Sleep Association
... unnecessarily increases worry about sleep when awakenings are experienced. The belief that you cannot function if you get lighter, broken sleep also increases worry and contributes to poor sleep and daytime malaise. Relaxation and Thought Recognition therapy has both a physical (e.g. progressive mus ...
... unnecessarily increases worry about sleep when awakenings are experienced. The belief that you cannot function if you get lighter, broken sleep also increases worry and contributes to poor sleep and daytime malaise. Relaxation and Thought Recognition therapy has both a physical (e.g. progressive mus ...
Sleep Stages
... be awakened. It is not dangerous to awaken a sleep walker, although it is common for the person to be confused or disoriented for a short time on awakening. Another misconception is that a person cannot be injured when sleep walking. Actually, injuries caused by such things as tripping and loss of b ...
... be awakened. It is not dangerous to awaken a sleep walker, although it is common for the person to be confused or disoriented for a short time on awakening. Another misconception is that a person cannot be injured when sleep walking. Actually, injuries caused by such things as tripping and loss of b ...
Ah, To Sleep… Perchance To Dream
... • Early and middle insomnia • PSG studies are negative • Sub-clinical symptoms of psychiatric illness often present • More common w/increasing age and in women • Prevalence: 1 – 10% in general population; up to 25% in elderly • Generally sudden onset w/continuation due to negative conditioning and d ...
... • Early and middle insomnia • PSG studies are negative • Sub-clinical symptoms of psychiatric illness often present • More common w/increasing age and in women • Prevalence: 1 – 10% in general population; up to 25% in elderly • Generally sudden onset w/continuation due to negative conditioning and d ...
Sleep Insights For Those With Fibromyalgia Or Chronic Pain
... Kelly: Are there any side effects from long term use of mid sleep medication such as Ambien? Also, how effective is taking melatonin (10mg) nightly for achieving deep sleep? Dr. Rosenfeld: Long-term use of most sedatives tend to worsen deep sleep and some interfere with REM sleep (most antidepressan ...
... Kelly: Are there any side effects from long term use of mid sleep medication such as Ambien? Also, how effective is taking melatonin (10mg) nightly for achieving deep sleep? Dr. Rosenfeld: Long-term use of most sedatives tend to worsen deep sleep and some interfere with REM sleep (most antidepressan ...
Unit 5: States of Consciousness
... During sleep, your brain rests You cannot learn to function normally with one or two fewer hours of sleep than you need. Boredom makes you feel sleepy, even if you have had enough sleep Resting in bed with your eyes closed cannot satisfy your body’s need for sleep. Snoring is not harmful as long as ...
... During sleep, your brain rests You cannot learn to function normally with one or two fewer hours of sleep than you need. Boredom makes you feel sleepy, even if you have had enough sleep Resting in bed with your eyes closed cannot satisfy your body’s need for sleep. Snoring is not harmful as long as ...
Pediatric Sleep 2
... words and then goes back to sleep. This has been happening almost every night for the past few months and she does not seem to remember the events. • What would be appropriate to do next? • Ask about symptoms of sleep disorders, • Ensure safety of sleep environment, ...
... words and then goes back to sleep. This has been happening almost every night for the past few months and she does not seem to remember the events. • What would be appropriate to do next? • Ask about symptoms of sleep disorders, • Ensure safety of sleep environment, ...
Anxiety Disorders in the Elderly
... down to 3% of total sleep time The depth of slow-wave sleep, as measured by the arousal threshold to auditory stimulation, also decreases with age. In the otherwise healthy older person, slow-wave sleep may be completely absent, particularly in males. Decreased amount of REM sleep Sleep quality an ...
... down to 3% of total sleep time The depth of slow-wave sleep, as measured by the arousal threshold to auditory stimulation, also decreases with age. In the otherwise healthy older person, slow-wave sleep may be completely absent, particularly in males. Decreased amount of REM sleep Sleep quality an ...
Benign Intracranial Hypertension Secondary to Prolonged Steroid
... have a more malignant or fulminant course with rapid development of vision loss within a few weeks of symptom onset which is referred to as fulminant IIH.4 To limit the severity of permanent vision loss, more aggressive surgical treatment measures are considered at the outset, often with temporizing ...
... have a more malignant or fulminant course with rapid development of vision loss within a few weeks of symptom onset which is referred to as fulminant IIH.4 To limit the severity of permanent vision loss, more aggressive surgical treatment measures are considered at the outset, often with temporizing ...
Sleep Health and Safety for Railroaders
... Unmet Public Health Problem (Institute of Medicine, 2006) • “…a public health campaign is required to increase awareness among the general population.” • “…specific education and training strategies are needed to increase awareness among health professionals including improved curriculum content…” S ...
... Unmet Public Health Problem (Institute of Medicine, 2006) • “…a public health campaign is required to increase awareness among the general population.” • “…specific education and training strategies are needed to increase awareness among health professionals including improved curriculum content…” S ...
z2f001152923s1 - American Psychological Association
... in bed perpetuates insomnia and increased homeostatic drive improves sleep. We limit time in bed to the actual time slept, and gradually increase it back to an optimal sleep time. In order to avoid sleep deprivation for safety, time in bed is never less than 6.5 hours. 3) Regularizing sleepwake time ...
... in bed perpetuates insomnia and increased homeostatic drive improves sleep. We limit time in bed to the actual time slept, and gradually increase it back to an optimal sleep time. In order to avoid sleep deprivation for safety, time in bed is never less than 6.5 hours. 3) Regularizing sleepwake time ...