PURPOSE Levetiracetam-treated patients commonly report daytime drowsiness, fatique, asthenia and decreasing of motor activity. However the origin of these reported side effects are still debated, we aimed to clarify effect of levetiracetam on sleep. Therefore this prospective study was conducted to evaluate the effects of levetiracetam on motor activity, amount and continuity of sleep and nappi...

backgroundattention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (adhd) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. up to 50% of these children suffer from at least one comorbid sleep disorder. considering the deleterious effects of sleep problems on all aspects of children's life, this study was designed to investigate the impact of a sleep hygiene intervention on sleep habits ...

introduction:today, shift work is considered as a necessity in many jobs and for some 24-hour services the use of shift-work is growing. however, shift work can lead to physiological and psycho-social problems for shift workers. this study aimed to determine the effects of shift work on the associated health problems, together with the demographic and job characteristics underlying the problems...

background : postoperative neurological injuries, including cognitive dysfunction, sleep disorder, delirium, and anxiety, are the important consequences of coronary artery bypass graft surgery (cabg). evidence has shown that postoperative sleep disturbance is partly due to disturbed melatonin secretion in the perioperative period. the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of melatonin on...

introduction: adenoid hypertrophy is the most common cause of chronic airway obstruction in children. the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of adenotonsillectomy on sleep and behavioral disorders in children with adenotonsillar hypertrophy.   materials and methods: in a prospective observational study, all children with an indication of adenotonsillectomy based on american academy of...

Background: The attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most compromising mental disorders of childhood and adolescence. Subsequently, different studies in recent years were conducted on the relationship between sleep disturbances and ADHD in children. About 30% of children and 60% to 80% of adults with ADHD develop sleep disorders, which may result in cognitive and behav...

Significant elevations in serum mannose-binding lectin levels in patients with chronic renal failure. Do sleep disorders start in dialysis or in early chronic kidney disease? Sir, Merlino et al. [1] recently reported a high presence of sleep disorders in 883 patients on maintenance dialysis. They showed the presence of insomnia in 69.1%, restless leg syndrome (RLS) in 18.4%, obstructive sleep a...

background: call center sector in india is a relatively new and fast growing industry driving employment and growth in modern india today. most international call centers in national capital region (ncr) of delhi operate at odd work hours corresponding to a time suitable for their international customers. the sleep quality of call handlers employed in these call centers is in jeopardy owing to ...