Sleep problems in advanced disease

Sleep-related problems of Parkinson's disease.

OBJECTIVE To define the epidemiology, characteristics and aetiology of nocturnal symptoms and sleep disorders in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) and evaluate the available methods for their diagnosis and management. METHODS A review of the English-language literature pertaining to sleep disturbances associated with PD, using the Medline database and bibliographies in relevant articles....

Sleep Problems and Aggressive Behavior in Children with ADHD

Objective: Aggression is a disruptive behavior that limits children’s ability for a better adjustment. As commonly reported, sleep problems is associated with the presentation of aggression in ADHD children. In this study, we aimed to investigate the association between sleep problems and aggressive behavior in children with ADHD.  Methods: The study method is correlational and cross-section...

Sleep disturbance in mental health problems and neurodegenerative disease

Sleep has been described as being of the brain, by the brain, and for the brain. This fundamental neurobiological behavior is controlled by homeostatic and circadian (24-hour) processes and is vital for normal brain function. This review will outline the normal sleep-wake cycle, the changes that occur during aging, and the specific patterns of sleep disturbance that occur in association with bo...

Serotonergic dysregulation is linked to sleep problems in Parkinson's disease

[Sleep problems in dementia].

Sleep disturbance is common in patients with dementia. Circadian rhythm sleep disorders are caused by the disturbance of sleep-wake regulation in the central nervous system, disturbed input into the sensory organs, and decreased social activities. Diurnal change of serum melatonin level in Alzheimer's disease showed decreased amplitude and shifted peak secretion. Age related sleep disturbances ...