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parasomnias

Also known as: parasomnia

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Extent and Health Consequences of Chronic Sleep Loss and ... - NCBI ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Colten HR, Altevogt BM · National Academies Press 19 facts

claimInsomnia and parasomnias following a stroke are treated using temporary hypnotic drug therapies, such as zolpidem or benzodiazepines.

claimMahowald MW and Ettinger MG reviewed the classification and understanding of parasomnias.

claimParasomnias are categorized into primary parasomnias, which occur during the sleep state, and secondary parasomnias, which are complications associated with disorders of organ systems that occur during sleep.

procedureContinuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the treatment of choice for sleep-disordered breathing, while insomnia and parasomnias are treated using temporary hypnotic drug therapies such as zolpidem or benzodiazepines.

claimActivities associated with parasomnias are characterized by being potentially violent or injurious, disruptive to household members, resulting in excessive daytime sleepiness, or associated with medical, psychiatric, or neurological conditions, as noted by Mahowald and Ettinger (1990).

referenceWills and Garcia (2002) provide an overview of the epidemiology and management of parasomnias.

claimInsomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness (hypersomnia), and parasomnia are the most frequent types of sleep disturbances associated with psychiatric disorders.

claimNumerous medical conditions are associated with sleep disorders, including insomnia, hypersomnia, parasomnias, and sleep-related movement disorders.

referenceArnulf I, Mabrouk T, Mohamed K, Konofal E, Derenne JP, and Couratier P described a new parasomnia involving stages 1-2 non-rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder associated with dementia, published in Movement Disorders in 2005.

claimCommon sleep conditions include sleep loss, sleep-disordered breathing, insomnia, narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome, parasomnias, sleep-related psychiatric disorders, sleep-related neurological disorders, sleep-related medical disorders, and circadian rhythm sleep disorders.

claimSleep disturbances, including insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness (hypersomnia), and parasomnia, are common features of psychiatric disorders and are listed as diagnostic criteria in the DSM-IV (APA, 1994).

claimMahowald MW and Ettinger MG revisited the topic of parasomnias in a 1990 article published in the Journal of Clinical Neurophysiology.

claimParasomnias typically manifest during transition periods between sleep states when brain activity is reorganizing, according to Mahowald and Schenck (2005).

referenceThe article 'Parasomnias: Epidemiology and management' by Wills L and Garcia J, published in CNS Drugs in 2002, discusses the epidemiology and management of parasomnias.

claimMedical conditions are associated with various sleep disorders, including insomnia, hypersomnia, parasomnias, and sleep-related movement disorders, which are categorized in the International Classification of Sleep Disorders.

claimMahowald MW and Ettinger MG reviewed parasomnias, describing them as 'things that go bump in the night'.

claimParasomnias are defined by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (2005) as unpleasant or undesirable behaviors or experiences that occur during entry into sleep, during sleep, or during arousals from sleep.

claimCommon sleep conditions identified by the Institute of Medicine (US) Committee on Sleep Medicine and Research include sleep loss, sleep-disordered breathing, insomnia, narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome, parasomnias, sleep-related psychiatric disorders, sleep-related neurological disorders, sleep-related medical disorders, and circadian rhythm sleep disorders.

measurementDisorders of arousal are the most common type of parasomnia, affecting up to 4 percent of the adult population (Ohayon et al., 1999) and up to 17 percent of children (Klackenberg, 1982).

Short- and long-term health consequences of sleep disruption dovepress.com Goran Medic, Micheline Wille, Michiel EH Hemels · Dove Press May 19, 2017 2 facts

claimA nationwide nested case-control study by Fang et al. identified an increased risk of cancer in patients diagnosed with insomnia, parasomnia, and obstructive sleep apnea.

measurementA large nested case–control study from Taiwan determined an increased risk of breast cancer among patients with sleep disorders, with adjusted hazard ratios of 1.73 (95% CI, 1.57–1.90) for insomnia, 2.76 (95% CI, 1.53–5.00) for parasomnia, and 2.10 (95% CI, 1.16–3.80) for obstructive sleep apnea.

Sleep Deprivation: What It Is, Symptoms, Treatment & Stages my.clevelandclinic.org Cleveland Clinic Aug 11, 2022 2 facts

claimParasomnias, which are disruptive sleep disorders including night terrors, sleep paralysis, and sleepwalking, can cause sleep deprivation.

claimParasomnias (such as night terrors, sleep paralysis, and sleepwalking), certain medications (such as corticosteroids and stimulants), and short-term illnesses (such as the common cold and the flu) are known causes of sleep deprivation.

Consciousness and Altered States: Psychoactive Drugs & Sleep ... studocu.com StuDocu 1 fact

claimSleep disorders are categorized into two primary classifications: dyssomnias and parasomnias.