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Reward-Seeking Behavior in Human Narcolepsy
Dr. Rolf Fronczek

Since the discovery of the hypocretin/orexin system approximately 15 years ago, much has been learned about its role in the regulation of sleep and wake.
Sleep Disturbance in Midlife Women.
Pamela A. Minarik, RN, PhD

Emphasizing midlife women, this review describes sleep and compares self-report sleep data with objective findings from laboratory studies of women. Sleep disturbance is a more prevalent complaint for women than men.
The Effects of Pregabalin on Sleep Disturbance Symptoms Among Individuals with Fibromyalgia Syndrome.
I. Jon Russell, MD, PhD

In addition to pain, patients with fibromyalgia often report sleep disturbances. Studies have shown that abnormal sleep patterns in fibromyalgia are characterized by delayed onset, decreased efficiency, and reduced slow wave and rapid eye movement sleep.
Adherence to positive airway pressure therapy in adults and children.
Kristin Archbold, RN PhD

The purpose of this review is to improve our understanding of the causes and consequences of nonadherence to PAP therapy and highlight interventions that promote adherence.

Challenges in the Management of Patients With Co-existing Sleep and Pain Disturbances

Thomas Roth 2011 Sep 28.

Michael J. Thorpy 2012 Feb 01.

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Neurocognitive, Executive, and Behavioral Impairment in Sleep/Wake Disorders Mechanisms, Interindividual Differences, and Ongoing Management - Monograph

Assessing Excessive Sleepiness in Primary Care

Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine
University of Washington School of Medicine
Medical Director
Kathryn Severyns Dement Sleep Disorders Center
Providence St. Mary Medical Center
Walla Walla, Washington

Effects of Heart Failure and its Pharmacological Management on Sleep

Jiménez JA, Greenberg BH, Mills PJ.
Department of Psychiatry, Behavioral Medicine...

Dopaminergic treatment in idiopathic restless legs syndrome: effects on subjective sleepiness.

Kallweit U, Khatami R, Pizza F, Mathis J, Bassetti CL.
Clin Neuropharmacol. 2010
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Dopamine agonists for restless legs syndrome.

Scholz H, Trenkwalder C, Kohnen R, Riemann D, Kriston L, Hornyak M.
Cochrane Database Syst...

Mindfulness-based stress reduction versus pharmacotherapy for chronic primary insomnia: a randomized controlled clinical trial.

Gross CR, Kreitzer MJ, Reilly-Spong M, Wall M, Winbush NY
Explore (NY) . 2011
The aim...

Hypocretin and Its Emerging Role as a Target for Treatment of Sleep Disorders.

Cao, M. Guilleminault, C.
Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep. 2010 Dec 18.
The neuropeptides...