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A sleep disorder (somnipathy) is a medical disorder of the sleep patterns of a person or animal. Some sleep disorders are serious enough to interfere with normal physical, mental and emotional functioning. A test commonly ordered for some sleep disorders is the polysomnogram.
New resources to better understand sleep

New resources to better understand sleep

People with extremely early or extremely late sleep times may suffer from Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder

People with extremely early or extremely late sleep times may suffer from Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder

Brain cells containing the chemical histamine are critical for waking

Brain cells containing the chemical histamine are critical for waking

Basketball enthusiasts are on a losing streak when it comes to sleep

Basketball enthusiasts are on a losing streak when it comes to sleep

Research into sleeping disorder drug may help multiple sclerosis patients

Research into sleeping disorder drug may help multiple sclerosis patients

NASA and Stanford to develop technologies for physiological monitoring of humans

NASA and Stanford to develop technologies for physiological monitoring of humans

Small, frequent doses of caffeine best strategy for staying awake

Small, frequent doses of caffeine best strategy for staying awake

Tips on getting a good nights kip

Tips on getting a good nights kip

Sleep apnoea and obesity

Sleep apnoea and obesity

Sound sleep in infants lessens likelihood of drug abuse in later years

Sound sleep in infants lessens likelihood of drug abuse in later years

Sleep apnea may be commonly misdiagnosed with hypertension

Sleep apnea may be commonly misdiagnosed with hypertension

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