The onset of melatonin secretion, the dim light melatonin onset (DLMO), is a tool for
determining the phase of the circadian timing system. Although small studies have …

Objectives: Identify the etiology of sleep disorders. Describe the evaluation of sleep
disorders. Explain the management options available for sleep disorders. Summarize an …

Insufficient sleep syndrome, shift work disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) not only
significantly impact the health of affected individuals, but also pose a threat to public safety …

Sleep disorders are common in the general adult population and are associated with
adverse effects such as motor vehicle collisions, decreased quality of life, and increased …

El sueño se define como un estado de reposo fisiológico que se caracteriza por la
suspensión relativa de la conciencia y la inacción de los músculos voluntarios. El estudio …

Background Poor sleep, defined as short-duration or poor-quality sleep, is a frequently
reported condition with many deleterious effects including poorer cognitive functioning …

Previous studies have demonstrated that α-synuclein (α-SYN) is closely associated with
rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (RBD) related to several neurodegenerative …

Sleep is an essential physiological function. Obtaining an adequate duration of sleep at the
appropriate time is important for overall physical and mental health. This chapter will cover …

In recent years, there has been an interest in studying the specifics of the relationships
between metabolic syndrome (MetS), sleep disorders and melatonin (MEL). Dyssomnia and …

Circadian rhythms are the near 24-h oscillations observed in nearly all physiological
processes, often most easily observed in the timing of the sleep-wake cycle. It should be …