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Advanced sleep phase disorder
Advanced sleep phase disorder, also known as the advanced sleep-phase type of circadian rhythm sleep disorder or advanced sleep phase syndrome, is a condition in which patients feel very sleepy ...
Advanced sleep phase disorder, also known as the advanced sleep-phase type of circadian rhythm sleep disorder or advanced sleep phase syndrome, is a condition in which patients feel very sleepy ...
Advanced sleep phase syndrome
Advanced sleep phase syndrome (ASPS), also known as the advanced sleep-phase type (ASPT) of circadian rhythm sleep disorder, is a condition in which patients feel very sleepy and go ...
Advanced sleep phase syndrome (ASPS), also known as the advanced sleep-phase type (ASPT) of circadian rhythm sleep disorder, is a condition in which patients feel very sleepy and go ...
African trypanosomiasis
Human African trypanosomiasis, sleeping sickness, African lethargy, or Congo trypanosomiasis is a parasitic disease of people and animals, caused by protozoa of the species T...
Human African trypanosomiasis, sleeping sickness, African lethargy, or Congo trypanosomiasis is a parasitic disease of people and animals, caused by protozoa of the species T...
Al Herpin
Al Herpin (born 1862?, died January 3, 1947) was an American known as the "Man Who Never Slept".
Al Herpin (born 1862?, died January 3, 1947) was an American known as the "Man Who Never Slept".
American Sleep Apnea Association
The American Sleep Apnea Association is a non-profit organization founded in 1990 by persons with sleep apnea and concerned health care providers and researchers.
The American Sleep Apnea Association is a non-profit organization founded in 1990 by persons with sleep apnea and concerned health care providers and researchers.
Automatic behavior
Automatic behavior, from the Greek automatos or self-acting, is the spontaneous production of often purposeless verbal or motor behavior without conscious self-control or self-censorship.
Automatic behavior, from the Greek automatos or self-acting, is the spontaneous production of often purposeless verbal or motor behavior without conscious self-control or self-censorship.
Autosomal dominant nocturnal frontal lobe epilepsy
Autosomal dominant nocturnal frontal lobe epilepsy is a rare epileptic disorder that causes frequent violent seizures during sleep.
Autosomal dominant nocturnal frontal lobe epilepsy is a rare epileptic disorder that causes frequent violent seizures during sleep.
Bedwetting alarm
A bedwetting alarm is an electronic device used as a treatment option for nocturnal enuresis.
A bedwetting alarm is an electronic device used as a treatment option for nocturnal enuresis.
BiteStrip
The BiteStrip is a disposable self-use home test for Sleep Bruxism.
The BiteStrip is a disposable self-use home test for Sleep Bruxism.
Bruxism
Bruxism is characterized by the grinding of the teeth and typically includes the clenching of the jaw.
Bruxism is characterized by the grinding of the teeth and typically includes the clenching of the jaw.
Canadian sleep society
The Canadian Sleep Society / Société Canadienne du Sommeil is a professional organization who's membership is made up primarily of sleep medicine practitioners, sleep researchers, polysomnograph...
The Canadian Sleep Society / Société Canadienne du Sommeil is a professional organization who's membership is made up primarily of sleep medicine practitioners, sleep researchers, polysomnograph...
Canadian Sleep Society
The Canadian Sleep Society (CSS) / Société Canadienne du Sommeil (SCS) is a professional organization who's membership is made up primarily of sleep medicine practitioners, sleep researchers, po...
The Canadian Sleep Society (CSS) / Société Canadienne du Sommeil (SCS) is a professional organization who's membership is made up primarily of sleep medicine practitioners, sleep researchers, po...
Cataplexy
Cataplexy is a sudden and transient episode of loss of muscle tone, often triggered by emotions.
Cataplexy is a sudden and transient episode of loss of muscle tone, often triggered by emotions.
Catathrenia
Catathrenia is a rapid eye movement sleep parasomnia consisting of end-inspiratory apnea and expiratory groaning during sleep.
Catathrenia is a rapid eye movement sleep parasomnia consisting of end-inspiratory apnea and expiratory groaning during sleep.
Central sleep apnea
Central sleep apnea (CSA) or central sleep apnea syndrome (CSAS) is a sleep-related disorder in which the effort to breathe is diminished or absent, typically for 10 to 30 seconds, eithe...
Central sleep apnea (CSA) or central sleep apnea syndrome (CSAS) is a sleep-related disorder in which the effort to breathe is diminished or absent, typically for 10 to 30 seconds, eithe...
Chronotherapy
Chronotherapy refers to the use of circadian or other rhythmic cycles in the application of therapy.
Chronotherapy refers to the use of circadian or other rhythmic cycles in the application of therapy.
Circadian rhythm sleep disorder
Circadian rhythm sleep disorders are a family of sleep disorders affecting, among other things, the timing of sleep.
Circadian rhythm sleep disorders are a family of sleep disorders affecting, among other things, the timing of sleep.
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is a method for treating insomnia without (or alongside) medications.
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is a method for treating insomnia without (or alongside) medications.
Delayed sleep phase disorder
Delayed sleep-phase syndrome (DSPS), also known as delayed sleep-phase disorder (DSPD) or delayed sleep-phase type (DSPT), is a circadian rhythm sleep disorder, a chronic disorder of...
Delayed sleep-phase syndrome (DSPS), also known as delayed sleep-phase disorder (DSPD) or delayed sleep-phase type (DSPT), is a circadian rhythm sleep disorder, a chronic disorder of...
Delayed sleep phase syndrome
Delayed sleep-phase syndrome (DSPS), also known as delayed sleep-phase disorder (DSPD) or delayed sleep-phase type (DSPT), is a circadian rhythm sleep disorder, a chronic disorder of...
Delayed sleep-phase syndrome (DSPS), also known as delayed sleep-phase disorder (DSPD) or delayed sleep-phase type (DSPT), is a circadian rhythm sleep disorder, a chronic disorder of...
Dyskoimesis
Dyskoimesis is defined as difficulties in falling asleep.
Dyskoimesis is defined as difficulties in falling asleep.
Dyssomnia
Dyssomnias are a broad classification of sleeping disorders that make it difficult to get to sleep, or to remain sleeping.
Dyssomnias are a broad classification of sleeping disorders that make it difficult to get to sleep, or to remain sleeping.
Epworth Sleepiness Scale
The Epworth Sleepiness Scale is a scale intended to measure daytime sleepiness that is measured by use of a very short questionnaire.
The Epworth Sleepiness Scale is a scale intended to measure daytime sleepiness that is measured by use of a very short questionnaire.
ESADA
ESADA (European Sleep Apnea Database) is a collaboration between European sleep centers as part of the COST Action B 26.
ESADA (European Sleep Apnea Database) is a collaboration between European sleep centers as part of the COST Action B 26.
Excessive daytime sleepiness
Excessive daytime sleepiness is characterized by persistent sleepiness, and often a general lack of energy, even after apparently adequate night time sleep.
Excessive daytime sleepiness is characterized by persistent sleepiness, and often a general lack of energy, even after apparently adequate night time sleep.
Exploding head syndrome
Exploding head syndrome is a phenomenon or condition in which the sufferer sometimes experiences a sudden loud noise coming from within their own head.
Exploding head syndrome is a phenomenon or condition in which the sufferer sometimes experiences a sudden loud noise coming from within their own head.
False awakening
A false awakening is a vivid and convincing dream about awakening from sleep, while the dreamer in reality continues to sleep.
A false awakening is a vivid and convincing dream about awakening from sleep, while the dreamer in reality continues to sleep.
Fatal familial insomnia
Fatal familial insomnia is a very rare autosomal dominant inherited prion disease of the brain.
Fatal familial insomnia is a very rare autosomal dominant inherited prion disease of the brain.
Hypersomnia
Hypersomnia is a disorder characterized by excessive sleepiness.
Hypersomnia is a disorder characterized by excessive sleepiness.
Hypnagogia
Hypnagogia (from Greek hypnos "sleep" + agōgos "leading, inducing") is the transitional state between wakefulness and sleep (i.e., the onset of sleep), originally coined in adjectival fo...
Hypnagogia (from Greek hypnos "sleep" + agōgos "leading, inducing") is the transitional state between wakefulness and sleep (i.e., the onset of sleep), originally coined in adjectival fo...
Hypnic jerk
A hypnic jerk, hypnagogic jerk, sleep start, or night start, is an involuntary myoclonic twitch which occurs during hypnagogia, just as a person is beginning to fall asleep, of...
A hypnic jerk, hypnagogic jerk, sleep start, or night start, is an involuntary myoclonic twitch which occurs during hypnagogia, just as a person is beginning to fall asleep, of...
Hypnophobia
Hypnophobia or somniphobia is an abnormal fear of sleep.
Hypnophobia or somniphobia is an abnormal fear of sleep.
Hypnopompic
A hypnopompic state is the state of consciousness leading out of sleep, a term coined by the psychical researcher Frederic Myers.
A hypnopompic state is the state of consciousness leading out of sleep, a term coined by the psychical researcher Frederic Myers.
Hypopnea
Hypopnea (sometimes spelled hypopnœa) is a medical term for a disorder which involves episodes of overly shallow breathing or an abnormally low respiratory rate.
Hypopnea (sometimes spelled hypopnœa) is a medical term for a disorder which involves episodes of overly shallow breathing or an abnormally low respiratory rate.
International Classification of Sleep Disorders
The International Classification of Sleep Disorders (ICSD) is "a primary diagnostic, epidemiological and coding resource for clinicians and researchers in the field of sleep and sleep medicine.
The International Classification of Sleep Disorders (ICSD) is "a primary diagnostic, epidemiological and coding resource for clinicians and researchers in the field of sleep and sleep medicine.
Irregular sleep-wake rhythm
Irregular sleep–wake rhythm is a rare form of circadian rhythm sleep disorder.
Irregular sleep–wake rhythm is a rare form of circadian rhythm sleep disorder.
Jet lag
Jet lag, medically referred to as desynchronosis, is a physiological condition which results from alterations to the body's circadian rhythms resulting from rapid long-distance transmeridi...
Jet lag, medically referred to as desynchronosis, is a physiological condition which results from alterations to the body's circadian rhythms resulting from rapid long-distance transmeridi...
Kleine-Levin syndrome
Kleine-Levin Syndrome or KLS is a neurological disorder characterized by recurring periods of excessive amounts of sleeping and eating.
Kleine-Levin Syndrome or KLS is a neurological disorder characterized by recurring periods of excessive amounts of sleeping and eating.
Mandibular advancement splint
A mandibular splint or mandibular advancement splint is a device worn in the mouth that is used to treat obstructive sleep apnea and snoring.
A mandibular splint or mandibular advancement splint is a device worn in the mouth that is used to treat obstructive sleep apnea and snoring.
Middle-of-the-night insomnia
Middle-of-the-night insomnia (MOTN) is insomnia characterized by difficulty returning to sleep after awakening either in the middle of the night, or too early in the morning.
Middle-of-the-night insomnia (MOTN) is insomnia characterized by difficulty returning to sleep after awakening either in the middle of the night, or too early in the morning.
Morvan's syndrome
Morvan’s Syndrome, or Morvan’s fibrillary chorea (MFC), is a rare autoimmune disease named after nineteenth century French physician Augustin Marie Morvan.
Morvan’s Syndrome, or Morvan’s fibrillary chorea (MFC), is a rare autoimmune disease named after nineteenth century French physician Augustin Marie Morvan.
Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder, or dyssomnia, characterized by excessive sleepiness and sleep attacks at inappropriate times, such as while at work.
Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder, or dyssomnia, characterized by excessive sleepiness and sleep attacks at inappropriate times, such as while at work.
National Sleep Foundation
The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) is an independent nonprofit organization in the USA whose objectives are to improve public health and safety by achieving understanding of sleep and sleep dis...
The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) is an independent nonprofit organization in the USA whose objectives are to improve public health and safety by achieving understanding of sleep and sleep dis...
Night sweats
Sleep hyperhidrosis, more commonly known as the night sweats, is the occurrence of excessive sweating during sleep.
Sleep hyperhidrosis, more commonly known as the night sweats, is the occurrence of excessive sweating during sleep.
Night terror
A night terror, also known as a sleep terror, incubus attack, or pavor nocturnus, is a parasomnia disorder, causing feelings of terror or dread, and typically occurring in ...
A night terror, also known as a sleep terror, incubus attack, or pavor nocturnus, is a parasomnia disorder, causing feelings of terror or dread, and typically occurring in ...
Nightmare disorder
Nightmare disorder, or 'dream anxiety disorder', is a sleep
Disorder characterized by frequent nightmares.
Nightmare disorder, or 'dream anxiety disorder', is a sleep
Disorder characterized by frequent nightmares.
Nocturnal epilepsy
Nocturnal epilepsy is a seizure disorder in which seizures occur only while sleeping.
Nocturnal epilepsy is a seizure disorder in which seizures occur only while sleeping.
Nocturnal lagophthalmos
Nocturnal lagophthalmos is the inability to close the eyelids during sleep.
Nocturnal lagophthalmos is the inability to close the eyelids during sleep.
Non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder
Non-24-hour sleep-wake syndrome (Non-24) is a chronic circadian rhythm sleep disorder, classified within Chapter VI, Diseases of the Nervous System, in the ICD-10.
Non-24-hour sleep-wake syndrome (Non-24) is a chronic circadian rhythm sleep disorder, classified within Chapter VI, Diseases of the Nervous System, in the ICD-10.
Non-24-hour sleep-wake syndrome
Non-24-hour sleep-wake syndrome (Non-24) is a chronic circadian rhythm sleep disorder, classified within Chapter VI, Diseases of the Nervous System, in the ICD-10.
Non-24-hour sleep-wake syndrome (Non-24) is a chronic circadian rhythm sleep disorder, classified within Chapter VI, Diseases of the Nervous System, in the ICD-10.
Obesity hypoventilation syndrome
Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (also known as Pickwickian syndrome) is a condition in which severely overweight people fail to breathe rapidly enough or deeply enough, resulting in low b...
Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (also known as Pickwickian syndrome) is a condition in which severely overweight people fail to breathe rapidly enough or deeply enough, resulting in low b...
Obstructive sleep apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea or obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is the most common type of sleep apnea and is caused by obstruction of the upper airway.
Obstructive sleep apnea or obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is the most common type of sleep apnea and is caused by obstruction of the upper airway.
Ondine's curse
Ondine's Curse, also called congenital central hypoventilation syndrome or primary alveolar hypoventilation, is a respiratory disorder that is fatal if untreated.
Ondine's Curse, also called congenital central hypoventilation syndrome or primary alveolar hypoventilation, is a respiratory disorder that is fatal if untreated.
Pandi-perumal
Pandi-Perumal, Seithikurippu Ratnas (born 6 February 1964) is an Indian-born Canadian sleep researcher whose research and publications have made significant contributions to the understanding of...
Pandi-Perumal, Seithikurippu Ratnas (born 6 February 1964) is an Indian-born Canadian sleep researcher whose research and publications have made significant contributions to the understanding of...
Parasomnia
Parasomnias are a category of sleep disorders that involve abnormal and unnatural movements, behaviors, emotions, perceptions, and dreams that occur while falling asleep, sleeping, between slee...
Parasomnias are a category of sleep disorders that involve abnormal and unnatural movements, behaviors, emotions, perceptions, and dreams that occur while falling asleep, sleeping, between slee...
Periodic limb movement disorder
Periodic limb movement disorder, previously known as nocturnal myoclonus, is a sleep disorder where the patient moves limbs involuntarily during sleep, and has symptoms or problems related...
Periodic limb movement disorder, previously known as nocturnal myoclonus, is a sleep disorder where the patient moves limbs involuntarily during sleep, and has symptoms or problems related...
Polysomnographic technician
A polysomnographic technician (also called a polysomnographic technologist) performs overnight polysomnograms on those with suspected sleep disorders.
A polysomnographic technician (also called a polysomnographic technologist) performs overnight polysomnograms on those with suspected sleep disorders.
Polysomnographic technologist
A polysomnographic technologist (formerly called a polysomnographic technician) performs overnight polysomnograms on those with suspected sleep disorders.
A polysomnographic technologist (formerly called a polysomnographic technician) performs overnight polysomnograms on those with suspected sleep disorders.
Rapid eye movement behavior disorder
Rapid eye movement sleep behaviour disorder (RBD) is a sleep disorder (more specifically a parasomnia) that involves abnormal behaviour during the sleep phase with rapid eye movement (REM ...
Rapid eye movement sleep behaviour disorder (RBD) is a sleep disorder (more specifically a parasomnia) that involves abnormal behaviour during the sleep phase with rapid eye movement (REM ...
Restless legs syndrome
Restless legs syndrome or Willis-Ekbom disease is a neurological disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to move one's body to stop uncomfortable or odd sensations.
Restless legs syndrome or Willis-Ekbom disease is a neurological disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to move one's body to stop uncomfortable or odd sensations.
Scott & White Sleep Disorders Center
Scott & White Sleep Disorders Center is a modern center of research into sleep disorders in Temple, Texas.
Scott & White Sleep Disorders Center is a modern center of research into sleep disorders in Temple, Texas.
Shallow breathing
Shallow breathing, thoracic breathing, or chest breathing is the drawing of minimal breath into the lungs, usually by drawing air into the chest area using the intercostal muscles ra...
Shallow breathing, thoracic breathing, or chest breathing is the drawing of minimal breath into the lungs, usually by drawing air into the chest area using the intercostal muscles ra...
Shift work sleep disorder
Shift work sleep disorder is a circadian rhythm sleep disorder characterized by insomnia and excessive sleepiness affecting people whose work hours are scheduled during the typical sleep period.
Shift work sleep disorder is a circadian rhythm sleep disorder characterized by insomnia and excessive sleepiness affecting people whose work hours are scheduled during the typical sleep period.
Sleep apnea
Sleep apnoea is a sleep disorder characterized by abnormal pauses in breathing or instances of abnormally low breathing, during sleep.
Sleep apnoea is a sleep disorder characterized by abnormal pauses in breathing or instances of abnormally low breathing, during sleep.
Sleep diary
A sleep diary is a record of an individual's sleeping and waking times with related information, usually over a period of several weeks.
A sleep diary is a record of an individual's sleeping and waking times with related information, usually over a period of several weeks.
Sleep disorder
A sleep disorder, or somnipathy, is a medical disorder of the sleep patterns of a person or animal.
A sleep disorder, or somnipathy, is a medical disorder of the sleep patterns of a person or animal.
Sleep hyperhidrosis
Sleep hyperhidrosis, more commonly known as the night sweats, is the occurrence of excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) during sleep.
Sleep hyperhidrosis, more commonly known as the night sweats, is the occurrence of excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) during sleep.
Sleep onset latency
In sleep science, sleep onset latency (SOL) is the length of time that it takes to accomplish the transition from full wakefulness to sleep, normally to the lightest of the non-REM sleep stages.
In sleep science, sleep onset latency (SOL) is the length of time that it takes to accomplish the transition from full wakefulness to sleep, normally to the lightest of the non-REM sleep stages.
Sleep paralysis
Sleep paralysis is paralysis associated with sleep that may occur in healthy persons or may be associated with narcolepsy, cataplexy, and hypnagogic hallucinations.
Sleep paralysis is paralysis associated with sleep that may occur in healthy persons or may be associated with narcolepsy, cataplexy, and hypnagogic hallucinations.
Sleep phase chronotherapy
In chronotherapy, an attempt is made to move bedtime and rising time later and later each day, around the clock, until these times reach the number of hours of sleep per night an individual nee...
In chronotherapy, an attempt is made to move bedtime and rising time later and later each day, around the clock, until these times reach the number of hours of sleep per night an individual nee...
Sleep Research Society
The Sleep Research Society (SRS) is an organization that promotes the science of sleep and related disorders.
The Sleep Research Society (SRS) is an organization that promotes the science of sleep and related disorders.
Sleep state misperception
Sleep state misperception is a term in the International Classification of Sleep Disorders most commonly used for people who mistakenly perceive their sleep as wakefulness, though it has been pr...
Sleep state misperception is a term in the International Classification of Sleep Disorders most commonly used for people who mistakenly perceive their sleep as wakefulness, though it has been pr...
Snoring
Snoring is the vibration of respiratory structures and the resulting sound, due to obstructed air movement during breathing while sleeping.
Snoring is the vibration of respiratory structures and the resulting sound, due to obstructed air movement during breathing while sleeping.
Somniloquy
Somniloquy or sleep-talking is a parasomnia that refers to talking aloud while asleep.
Somniloquy or sleep-talking is a parasomnia that refers to talking aloud while asleep.
Somnology
Somnology is the scientific study of sleep.
Somnology is the scientific study of sleep.
Stanford Protocol
The Stanford Protocol is a combination of surgeries that are undertaken to treat obstructive sleep apnea.
The Stanford Protocol is a combination of surgeries that are undertaken to treat obstructive sleep apnea.
Stream of unconsciousness (narrative mode)
Stream of unconsciousness is characterized by disjointed leaps in ideation and story line, bizarre new word creation, loss of self-censorship, one sided conversations and punctuation that can ma...
Stream of unconsciousness is characterized by disjointed leaps in ideation and story line, bizarre new word creation, loss of self-censorship, one sided conversations and punctuation that can ma...
Sundowning (dementia)
In medicine, sundowning, also known as sundown syndrome, is a syndrome involving the occurrence or increase of one or more abnormal behaviors in a circadian rhythm.
In medicine, sundowning, also known as sundown syndrome, is a syndrome involving the occurrence or increase of one or more abnormal behaviors in a circadian rhythm.
Thai Ngoc
Thai Ngoc or Hai Ngoc (born 1942) is a Vietnamese insomniac.
Thai Ngoc or Hai Ngoc (born 1942) is a Vietnamese insomniac.
The Sleeping Girl of Turville
Ellen Sadler (May 15, 1859 – after 1901), sometimes called The Sleeping Girl of Turville, was a resident of Turville, a small village in Buckinghamshire in the United Kingdom.
Ellen Sadler (May 15, 1859 – after 1901), sometimes called The Sleeping Girl of Turville, was a resident of Turville, a small village in Buckinghamshire in the United Kingdom.
Upper airway resistance syndrome
Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome or UARS is a sleep disorder characterized by airway resistance to breathing during sleep.
Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome or UARS is a sleep disorder characterized by airway resistance to breathing during sleep.
Xyrem
Xyrem is a prescription medication manufactured by Jazz Pharmaceuticals, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of cataplexy associated with narcolepsy and Excessive...
Xyrem is a prescription medication manufactured by Jazz Pharmaceuticals, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of cataplexy associated with narcolepsy and Excessive...