Lucid dreaming (LD) is a state of consciousness in which the dreamer is aware that he or she is dreaming and can possibly control the content of his or her dream. To investigate the LD prevalence among different samples, researchers have used different types of methodologies. With regard to retrospective self-report questionnaire, two ways of proceeding seem to emerge. In one case, a definition...

BACKGROUND Sleep disturbances is a distressing and disabling condition that affects many people, and can affect on quality of work and education of medical students and residents. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of sleep disorders in medical students and residents. METHODS A representative sample of medical students and residents of Iran University of medical stude...

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Abstract Introduction Cases of homicide allegedly committed during sleep have been described since ancient history. The strongest link between violence and disorders is represented by the so-called parasomnias, a group characterized episodic undesirable behaviors and/or mental experiences that arise sleep. Methods We conducted systematic search according to PRISMA guidelines with 4 different en...

REM sleep behaviour disorder (RSBD) is a recently described parasomnia characterised by a history of excessive nocturnal motor activity and absence of muscle atonia during REM sleep. Only limited literature is available on this condition. The exact prevalence is unclear, but recent studies suggest it might not be an uncommon condition. The elderly are more often affected and there is a male pre...

OBJECTIVE To report on dysphagia as initial sign in a case of anti-IgLON5 syndrome and provide an overview of the current literature. METHODS The diagnostic workup included cerebral MRI, fiber optic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) with the FEES tensilon test, a videofluoroscopic swallowing study, evoked potentials and peripheral nerve conduction studies, polysomnography, lumbar pun...