
Sleep disturbances are symptoms of psychiatric conditions that can worsen prognosis; however, nonpharmacologic treatments are available and effective.
“If sleep doesn’t serve an absolutely vital function, it is the greatest mistake evolution ever made.”—Allan Rechschaffen, University of Chicago
Telemedicine is acceptable to patients and clinicians in the continuum of clinic-to-in-home care and reduces barriers to care.
Scott Kutscher, MD
Elite athletes commonly have sleep disturbances and poor sleep quality made worse by the environmental demands of athletics.
Ahmad Alsibai, MD; and Jill M. Giordano Farmer, DO
This sleep disorder is a strong predictor for the development of synucleinopathies, including Parkinson’s disease, multiple system atrophy, and dementia with Lewy bodies.
Anne M. Morse, DO
Sleep characterization in children may have a role in evaluation for risk of impaired development, behavior, mood, and self-regulation.
Michael Howell, MD, FAAN, FAASM
“If sleep doesn’t serve an absolutely vital function, it is the greatest mistake evolution ever made.”—Allan Rechschaffen, University of Chicago