Sleep Disorders

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Parkinson’s Disease and Sleep Disorders - is there a connection?

Tuesday, June 12th, 2007

Parkinson’s disease affects approximately 1.5 million adults in the United States.  Due to a deficiency in the chemical dopamine, which controls muscle coordination and movement, Parkinson’s disease most often affects motor skills and speech.  People with Parkinson’s disease often experience difficulties with movement; many of them shake uncontrollably or go rigid.  Balance is often affected, […]

Sleep Disorders in Psychiatry

Sunday, June 10th, 2007

The most common sleep disorder in psychiatry is insomnia even though it can also be caused by a number of other disorders such as depression, schizophrenia and Parkinson’s disease to name a few.
There are many reasons for sleep disorders.  There may be stress at work, in a relationship, financial difficulty or other issues. We may […]

Sleep Disorders in Autism

Thursday, June 7th, 2007

Autism is a neurological disorder, which affects the brain directly, thus changing the pattern of behavior. Autism occurs in children in the first years of life and it is extremely important to diagnose it as soon as possible to begin treatment. The cause of autism is believed to be a defective structure in the brain, […]


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