Sleep Disorders Conditions and Diseases

Sleep Disorders Conditions and Diseases

Sleep research and sleep medicine have grown rapidly over the last thirty years, partly as a result of the discovery that REM (rapid eye movement) sleep coincided with dreaming and partly because of the discovery of sleep apnea (breathing stopping during sleep). Countries vary in how they deal with sleep disorders; in the U.S. sleep medicine is recognised as a field and it is looked after by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute; other medical specialities e.g. neurology, pulmonology, psychiatry, may be influential in other countries.Anyone with health concerns is reminded that it is advisable to discuss their problems with a licensed medical professional.

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Sleep Desk - Covers a variety of disorders, the Epworth test, and a message board for your questions.
Talk About Sleep - A sleep health community providing medicine news, information, and interactive support through nightly moderated chats and message boards. Informative for professionals, patients and others interested in sleep.
Sleep and Health - A resource dedicated to advancing the public's knowledge of sleep disorders, alertness, mood, performance and other health related issues.
Sleep Medicine - A comprehensive links and resources one-pager for both professionals and sufferers.
Stop Snoring Tips - Tips to help people to stop snoring as well as information on how to deal with a snorer and other snoring information.
Kleine-Levin Syndrome - Provides a description KLS and of ongoing research into its cause. From Stanford University Center for Narcolepsy.
Better Homes and Gardens - Sleep Basics - Links to articles from the magazine on sleep related issues.
Sleep (From Neuroscience for Kids) - Basic information about sleep for kids and adults.
MedicineNet.com - Focus on Sleep Disorders - Medical information about sleep disorders including, insomnia, snoring, and nightmares.
eMedicine Health - Sleep: Understanding the Basics - Consumer health resource center providing information on sleep and sleep disorders.
Drowsy Driving and Automobile Crashes - NHLBI report dealing with combatting drowsy driving.
SleepASAP Blog - A weblog written by two sleep doctors discussing holistic options for treating sleep disorders.
The Dangers of Alcohol and Sleep - Alcohol Alert No. 41-1998 - Paper discussing the effects of alcohol on sleep (US National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism).
Revolution Health : Sleep - Find sleep information, covering symptoms, causes, risks, treatments and types. Discuss sleep issues with others in forums, blogs, personal stories and recommendations.
HowStuffWorks : How Sleep Works - An introduction to how sleep works, why it is needed and how to improve it.
MedlinePlus: Sleep Disorders - A selection of sites provided by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
Sleep Disorders - MSNBC - Sleep disorders descriptions including gastroesophageal reflux.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute - Covers sleepiness,insomnia, sleep apnea, and narcolepsy.
The Sleep Well - Information on sleep, disorders, activism and related events.
Horlicks - Malt powder manufacturer provides explanation of poor sleep patterns, and offers management tips.
CME on Sleep - Dedicated to provide healthcare providers with online CME presentations, slides and the latest publications on sleep disorders.
Guide to Selected Publicly Available Sleep-Related Data Resources - The document summarizes each data source in terms of type of sleep variables, possible covariates, and data access. It also presents a brief background statement about each survey, as well as specific sleep-related questions. From the National Institute [PDF]
Helpguide: Sleep Disorders - Describes the most common disturbances and suggests ways in which they might be treated.
Sleepdex - Describes patterns, norms, and common sleep disorders. Tips on getting good sleep and resources for problems.
Sleep Disorder Channel - News, videos, chats and various resources on sleep disorders.
Brain Basics: Understanding Sleep - A comprehensive resources guide about understanding sleep, compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Sleep Disorder News - Topix - News on sleep disorders collected from diverse sources on the web.
eMedicine Health - REM Sleep Behavior Disorder - Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of this condition.
eMedicine Health - Disorders That Disrupt Sleep (Parasomnias) - Consumer health resource center providing information on several sleep disorders.
Put an End to Snoring - An objective resource features an exclusive questionnaire that will suggest remedies appropriate for your type. Includes a list of remedies and details about each.
SleepNet - Everything you wanted to know about sleep disorders but were too tired to ask. Open Sleep Forum. SleepNet links to over 200 sites.
Deep into Sleep - Harvard Magazine - Article exploring how people are getting less sleep and the consequences of not getting adequate amounts of sleep.
Sleep Home Pages - Comprehensive sleep information site which includes directories and contact information for all major sleep organisations. Useful for researchers, doctors and patients.
GoodSleep - Site provides users with individualized, sleep information and advice.
The Sleep Connection - Offers information about sleep apnea and other sleep disorders. Search by zip code to find the nearest sleep center.
The Sleep Site - How to analyze sleep-related symptoms and obtain effective help when warranted. Provided by Columbus Community Health Regional Sleep Disorders Center.
Pediatric Sleep Disorders - Provides information on sleep and the impact it has on health and behavior in infants, children, and adolescents.
Sleep Disorders - Provides details of medications and treatments, as well as tools and resources.

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