Parasomnias - Managing bizarre sleep-related behavior disorders

Authors
Schenck, CH Mahowald, MW
Citation
Ch. Schenck et Mw. Mahowald, Parasomnias - Managing bizarre sleep-related behavior disorders, POSTGR MED, 107(3), 2000, pp. 145
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE
ISSN journal
00325481 → ACNP
Volume
107
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0032-5481(200003)107:3<145:P-MBSB>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
The sleep-related behavior disorders referred to as parasomnias encompass a fascinating array of peculiar, distressing, and dangerous nocturnal experi ences and behaviors. These disorders are scientifically explainable and usu ally treatable, and they can have forensic implications in cases involving accidents, homicide, or presumed suicide. An experienced sleep disorders ce nter is a valuable resource for the evaluation and treatment of unusual or injurious parasomnias.