People with RLS complain of an irresistible urge to move their legs while at rest. A person with RLS will experience a vague, uncomfortable feeling while at rest, only relieved by moving the legs. The symptoms of RLS may be present all day long, making it difficult for an individual to sit motionless. Or they… Continue reading Restless Leg Syndrome
Sleep talking (somniloquy pronounced som-nil-o-qee) refers to any utterance made during sleep, from one word to entire sentences. It can be brought on by stress or some illness. It occurs in young children primarily, and happens in the early part of the night (the first few hours of sleep). It does not occur as part… Continue reading Sleep Talking
What is obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)? Normally when we are asleep, the muscles in our body relax but our airway stays open, allowing us to breathe normally. However, for some people, the airway doesn’t stay open – often because there is pressure from fat around the neck – which stops them breathing (apnoea, pronounced ap-nee-a)… Continue reading Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)
Obstructive sleep apnea promotes cancer development and progression: a concise review. Cao J1, Feng J, Li L, Chen B. Sleep Breath. 2015 May;19(2):453-7 BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnoea-hypopnoea (OSA) is an increasingly common sleep disorder which is widely accepted to be associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. OSA is an independent risk factor for… Continue reading Sleep Apnea and Cancer
During the past decade, associations between sleep disorders and certain ophthalmologic disorders have been increasingly recognized. To review the literature on these important associations, we conducted a PubMed search using combinations of the following terms: sleep disorders, sleep apnea, circadian rhythm disorder, continuous positive airway pressure, eye disease, floppy eyelid syndrome, glaucoma, ischemic optic neuropathy,… Continue reading OSA & Eye Health
The comorbidity of epilepsy and sleep apnea is not uncommon. The diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apneas will improve the prognosis and the quality of life in patients with epilepsy. Diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy and sleep apnea comorbidity. Expert Rev Neurother. 2017 May;17(5):475-485. doi: 10.1080/14737175.2017.1262259. Epub 2016 Nov 28.Liu F1, Wang X1.a Department… Continue reading Epilepsy & Sleep Disorders
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