Sleeplessness and Circadian Rhythm Disorder (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Circadian Rhythm Disorder Overview
- Circadian Rhythm Disorder Causes
- Circadian Rhythm Disorder Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Questions to Ask the Doctor
- Exams and Tests
- Circadian Rhythm Disorder Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- For More Information
- Web Links
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
Authors and Editors
Author: Mary E Cataletto, MD, Associate Director, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Winthrop University Hospital; Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Pediatrics, State University of New York at Stony Brook.Coauthor(s): Gila Hertz, PhD, ABSM, Director, Center for Insomnia and Sleep Disorders, Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, State University of New York at Stony Brook.
Editors: Selim R Benbadis, MD, Director of Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, Professor, Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery, University of South Florida, Tampa General Hospital; Mary L Windle, Pharm D, Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy; Pharmacy Editor, eMedicine.com, Inc; Stephen Berman, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Neurology, Dartmouth Medical School; Chief, White River Junction VA Neurology Service, White River Junction VA Hospital.
Last Editorial Review: 9/22/2005
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