Sleep Articles
Browse Articles on Sleep Disorders & Sleep Problems
Things That Go Bump in the Night
We all know that sleepwalking and other sleep-related behaviors are common in children. However, what is not commonly appreciated is that these may persist or begin in adulthood. It is estimated that about 2% of the adult population exhibits parasomnias. Parasomnias...
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Sleep and Down Syndrome
October was National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. The topic is so important that I thought I would write about it this week, even a little late. Down syndrome is the most common chromosome abnormality among live births. It occurs in one out of 629 births, and over...
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Sexual Dysfunction in Men
You just have to turn on the TV to know that there is an epidemic of male sexual dysfunction in America. We are bombarded with ads for medications that improve erectile function and correct low testosterone levels. However, what is rarely mentioned is the relationship...
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10 Ways to Overcome Your Problems with CPAP
Over 18 million Americans have sleep apnea. The gold standard of treatment is the application of positive airway pressure called CPAP. Unfortunately, after one year on average, only 50% of patients are using it regularly. 1. "My nose is always dry and irritated" The...
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Sleep and MS, Part 2
REM Behavior Disorder is another sleep disorder seen more frequently in MS. In this disorder, the individual has the paradoxical ability to act out their dreams. Normally, with the exception of the diaphragmatic and extraocular muscles, we become paralyzed during REM...
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Sleep and MS, Part 1
Multiple sclerosis is believed to be an autoimmune disorder that causes destruction of the myelin sheath of nerves in the central nervous system. This results in symptoms such as weakness, spasticity, vertigo, disequilibrium, numbness, and loss of vision. What is not...
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