A systematic literature review and meta-analyses (where appropriate) were performed to
update the previous AASM practice parameters on the treatments, both dopaminergic and …

Sleep‐related disorders are most prevalent in the older adult population. A high prevalence
of medical and psychosocial comorbidities and the frequent use of multiple medications …

A Task Force was established by the International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group
(IRLSSG) to develop evidence-based and consensus-based recommendations for the long …

Objectives: To assess the frequency, impact, and medical response to the restless legs
syndrome (RLS) in a large multi-national primary care population. Method: Questionnaire …

Publisher Summary This chapter reviews both normal and abnormal sleep in the elderly.
Polysomnography (PSG) has provided objective evidence of the changes in sleep …

A good night's sleep is often more elusive as we age, because the prevalence of insomnia in
older people is high. Insufficient sleep can have important effects on daytime function by …

Abstract Study Objective: To review evidence on the association between restless legs
syndrome (RLS) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), to discuss the …

Sleep disorders are one of the main symptoms of menopause. Symptoms of sleep disorders
that menopausal women complain about include falling asleep, frequent awakening and/or …

BACKGROUND: Epidemiological survey studies have suggested that a large fraction of the
adult population, from five to more than 10%, have symptoms of Restless Legs Syndrome …

The most common complaints of older adults concern their difficulty initiating or maintaining
sleep, which results in insufficient sleep and an increased risk of falls, difficulty with …