Central sleep apnea (CSA) is thought to occur in about 1–5% of healthy children. CSA
occurs more commonly in children with underlying disease and the presence of CSA may …

The relationship between sleep and epilepsy is both intimate and bidirectional. The
molecular mechanisms which control circadian rhythm and the sleep/wake cycle are …

Sleep is a universal, highly preserved process, essential for human and animal life, whose
complete functions are yet to be unravelled. Familial recurrence is acknowledged for some …

Clinical experience and a growing body of evidence suggest that sleep disturbances are
common in people with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). PWS is a rare neuroendocrine …

Central sleep apneas and periodic breathing are poorly described in childhood. The aim of
the study was to describe the prevalence and characteristics of central sleep apnea and …

OBJECTIVE This article provides a comprehensive review of pediatric sleep disorders
including the clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of sleep-disordered breathing …

Introduction Rett syndrome (RS) is a severe neurodevelopment disorder associated with
abnormal breathing during wakefulness and disturbed nocturnal behaviour. Breathing …

Objective Previous studies examining changes in central sleep apnea (CSA) following
adenotonsillectomy (T&A) performed for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children have …

Objectives A significant number of children are able to discontinue long term continuous
positive airway pressure (CPAP) or noninvasive ventilation (NIV) but the underlying …

Purpose Chiari malformation incorporate numerous forms of congenital or acquired
cerebellar herniation through the foramen magnum. This may lead to brain stem, high spinal …