Research in sleep medicine over the last decades has involved a broad variety of sleep
disorders in both men and women. Gender differences have been identified in sleep …

Gender differences in sleep become apparent after the onset of puberty. Menstrual cycles,
pregnancy, and menopause can alter sleep architecture. Gender-related differences in …

Sleep disorders affect women differently than they affect men and may have different
manifestations and prevalences. With regard to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), variations in …

There are several hundred of epidemiological studies assessing different sleep complaints
and disorders in the general population. This article summarizes the main findings of these …

Study Objectives: There is a paucity of contemporary prevalence estimates for common
sleep disorders of insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and restless legs syndrome …

Background Sleep disorders differ widely in the heterogeneous older adult population. Older
adults can be classified into three groups based upon their overall level of disability: healthy …

Sleep disorders are frequent and can have serious consequences on patients' health and
quality of life. While some sleep disorders are more challenging to treat, most can be easily …

Study Objectives: To measure differences in functional status between men and women
presenting with sleep-related health problems. Methods: A retrospective clinical audit of 744 …

Obstructive sleep apnea has historically been considered a male disease. Although most
studies have shown male predominance, obstructive sleep apnea is highly prevalent in …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common cause of daytime sleepiness for millions of
Americans. It is also a disease associated with an increased likelihood of hypertension …