A multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) with occurrence of onset REM periods (SOREMP) is considered one the central diagnostic criteria for narcolepsy according to International Classification Sleep Disorders, but its sensitivity and specificity have been questioned. This study aims describe MSLT polysomnography (PSG) findings, including frequency distribution SOREMP during day, in a large cohort ...

Abstract Introduction Severe sleep inertia (SI) can often be managed with behavioral modifications and stimulants. This patient’s was resistant to such therapies but had remarkable improvement Bupropion. Report of case(s) An 11-year-old male a history seizures presented hypersomnolence, SI difficulty arousing in the morning for 3 years. There no reported cataplexy, occasional hypnogogic halluci...

Abstract Introduction Insomnia symptoms have often been pointed out as an important factor for the relapse and/or maintenance of depression. However, contribution hypersomnolence in depression is less studied and conclusions are unclear. Our aim to examine association between US general population. Methods This longitudinal study was carried eight states U.S. A total 12,218 subjects were interv...

Abstract Introduction: Hypersomnolence is a common complaint from parents, caregivers, and patients themselves in pediatric clinical consultations, but it often underestimated by clinicians. This article aims to review the diagnostic approach hypersomnolence highlight gap between knowledge practice regarding sleep disorders. Case presentation: An 8-year-old boy presented with an episode of exce...

Abstract Background There are limited robust population prevalence data and the natural history of central hypersomnolence disorders in Australia. We conducted a retrospective chart review multiple sleep latency tests (MSLTs) an Australian Sleep unit reviewed clinical outcomes over time, response to treatment duration follow-up. Methods 517 MSLTs were extracted from metropolitan hospital’s data...

Background Idiopathic scoliosis (IS) is a deformity of the spine that occurs in up to 4% of children during childhood and adolescence. Idiopathic scoliosis is considered multifactorial, and family history may present several individuals affected. We still cannot determine which curves will worsen and at what rate, but some factors, such as age, growth potential and skeletal maturity have been a...

BACKGROUND Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) remains the most common deforming orthopedic condition in children. Increasingly, both adults and children are seeking complementary and alternative therapy, including chiropractic treatment, for a wide variety of health concerns. The scientific evidence supporting the use chiropractic intervention is inadequate. The purpose of this study was to ...

BACKGROUND Core myopathies are a clinically and genetically heterogeneous group of congenital myopathies with the common defined histopathological feature of focally reduced oxidative activity on muscle biopsy. It has a low incidence, however, recent articles show broad clinical spectrum, suggesting that the real incidence should be considerably larger than previously described. Due to the impo...

Quality of life (QoL) and stress level of adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis is under growing consideration by physicians, physiotherapists and other specialists (psychologist, nurses). The aim of the study was to evaluate the quality of life and stress level in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis who are under brace treatment. It involved 45 adolescents, ages ranging between 10.0 and 15.0...