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Pediatric Sleep

Restless Sleep Disorder

Many parents describe their child’s sleep as restless. Their child might toss and turn throughout the night, end up facing a different direction by morning, or even fall out of the bed. Some parents describe their child as a “windmill”

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Pediatric Sleep-Related Movement Disorders

Pediatric sleep issues affect millions of children to varying degrees. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, between 25% to 50% of preschool-age children have sleep-related problems. It is also estimated that 40% of adolescents also have sleep problems. Some

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Pediatric Sleep

Bruxism

I grind my teeth during sleep. Why do I do this? How can I prevent it? What is Sleep Bruxism? Many people grind their teeth during sleep—another term for which is sleep bruxism. For most people, it is not considered

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Right Now in Sleep Science

Pediatric Hypersomnia Survey

Central nervous system disorders of hypersomnolence typically start in early adolescence yet diagnostic delays and misdiagnosis are common, resulting in years of untreated symptoms, exposure to potentially harmful and unnecessary treatments, and an increase in co-morbid depression.   Investigators at

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Healthy Sleep

Sleep in the Spotlight

Over the past several years, two hot topics have emerged, with an impact on health and safety, from issues associated with daytime sleepiness. The first calls for the elimination of Daylight-Saving Time. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine put out

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Pediatric Sleep

Nightmares & Sleepwalking

When is there cause for concern? Believe it or not, sleepwalking and excessive nightmares are related—and both could potentially require a visit to the doctor. Learn more about these common sleep disorders, and when to seek treatment. What is sleepwalking?According

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