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Sleep deprivation

Sleep deprivation: Introduction

Modern day society tends to deprive people of sleep. Whether it is from staying up late or rising too early, people do not get adequate sleep. However, good sleep is associated with many health benefits, and sleep deprivation is a risk factor for numerous serious conditions including heart disease, atherosclerosis, obesity, insulin resistance, and diabetes.

In some cases, sleep deprivation is caused by a more serious underlying sleep disorder. There are various real diseases that can lead to insomnia or poor sleep. ...more »

Symptoms of Sleep deprivation

• Poor sleep
• Drowsiness
• Daytime sleepiness
• Clumsiness - being tired can make you clumsy
• more symptoms...»

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Treatments for Sleep deprivation

• Hot bath
• Prescription medications
• Imovane (zoliclone)
• Good pillow
• Over-the-counter sleep medications - these often contain antihistamines
• more treatments...»

See full list of 8 treatments for Sleep deprivation

Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to Sleep deprivation:

• Sleep Disorders: Home Testing
  • Home Sleep Tests
  • Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Tests
• more...»

Wrongly Diagnosed with Sleep deprivation?

• Misdiagnosis of Sleep deprivation
• Failure to diagnose Sleep deprivation
• Undiagnosed: Sleep deprivation

Sleep deprivation: Related Patient Stories

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• After 3 days of sleep deprivation, finally slept but not restful!

Sleep deprivation: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Sleep deprivation:

• Increased appetite - inadequate sleep has been linked to a falsely raised appetite
• Perhaps contributing to obesity
• more complications...»

Causes of Sleep deprivation

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Disease Topics Related To Sleep deprivation

Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Sleep deprivation:

• Sleep disorders
• Sleep deprivation
• Daytime sleepiness
• Biological rhythms
• Delayed sleep-phase syndrome
• DSPS
• Advanced sleep-phase syndrome
• more related diseases...»

Misdiagnosis and Sleep deprivation

RLS sleep disorder causing night-time leg sensations often misdiagnosed: A common but relatively unknown sleep-related disorder called Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is often misdiagnosed. The typical...read more »

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Sleep deprivation: Research Doctors & Specialists

Research related physicians and medical specialists:

• Sleep/Insomnia Health Specialists:
  • Sleep Medicine (Insomnia & Sleep Disorder Specialists)
• more specialists...»

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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Sleep deprivation

Medical research articles related to Sleep deprivation include:

• Conducting research with people not having the capacity to consent to their participation - a practical guide for researchers
• What is the evidence for perioperative management of patients with sleep apnoea?
• Short sleep duration and weight gain: a systematic review
• A patient was allegedly punched in her sleep by her husband recently. Is there any evidence to support that type of violent behaviour can occur during sleep walking?
• Effects of total sleep deprivation in major depression: overnight improvement of mood is accompanied by increased pain sensitivity and augmented pain complaints
• more research...»

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Sleep deprivation: Animations

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Research about Sleep deprivation

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Clinical Trials for Sleep deprivation

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Sleep deprivation include:

• Chronic Sleep Deprivation as a Risk Factor for Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• A Change in Diet May Decrease the Negative Consequences of Chronic Sleep Deprivation - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Controlled Dietary Intervention
• Comparing Tai Chi Training to a Low-Stress Physical Activity to Enhance Sleep in Older Adults - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Effects of Sleep Deprivation and Recovery on Cognitive Functions - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Tips for Infant and Parent Sleep (TIPS) - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• more trials...»

See full list of 13 Clinical Trials for Sleep deprivation

Sleep deprivation: Broader Related Topics

• Sleep conditions
• Fatigue conditions
• more types...»

Types of Sleep deprivation

Sleep deprivation Message Boards

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  • I'm 20 years old, my short-term memory is terrible!!!
  • sleeping up to 14 hours and still tired.
  • Night-only urination problem.
  • hurt myself while asleep
  • Sleeping all day-up at night
  • More user stories

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