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Richard D. Simon Jr, MD
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University of Washington School of Medicine
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Kathryn Severyns Dement Sleep Disorders Center
Providence St. Mary Medical Center
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Celiac disease may be associated with restless legs syndrome (RLS) because of an association with iron deficiency. Often, RLS negatively affects quality of life but may remain undiagnosed. This study evaluated the association between celiac disease and RLS.
Findings from population studies evaluating the progression and incidence of sleep disordered breathing have shown evidence of a longitudinal increase in the severity of sleep disordered breathing.
The relationship between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and systemic hypertension is thought to be causal, but conclusive proof remains elusive because of the number of confounding elements, most notably obesity.
Approximately 50% of older adults complain of difficulty sleeping. Poor sleep results in increased risk of significant morbidity and mortality.
Central sleep apnea (CSA) may occur in a variety of disorders, most commonly in congestive heart failure, but is also seen in patients taking opioids and those with certain neuromuscular diseases.