2003
Sleep Disorders in Repeat Blood Donors
Kryger MH, Shepertycky M, Foerster J, Manfreda J. Sleep Disorders in Repeat Blood Donors. Sleep 2003, 26: 625-626. PMID: 12938819, DOI: 10.1093/sleep/26.5.625.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1998
Effect of Pergolide on Restless Legs and Leg Movements in Sleep in Uremic Patients
Pieta J, Miliar T, Zacharias J, Fine A, Kryger M. Effect of Pergolide on Restless Legs and Leg Movements in Sleep in Uremic Patients. Sleep 1998, 21: 617-622. PMID: 9779521, DOI: 10.1093/sleep/21.6.617.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAntiparkinson AgentsElectromyographyFemaleHumansLegMaleMovementPergolideRestless Legs SyndromeSleep Apnea SyndromesUremiaConceptsRestless legs syndromeLeg movementsRestless legsUremic patientsSubjective improvementTreatment of RLSDouble-blind placebo-controlled crossover studyPlacebo-controlled crossover studyRestless legs symptomsEffects of pergolideContinuous peritoneal dialysisPeriodic limb movementsSmall patient groupsHours of sleepQuality of sleepFirst hourChronic hemodialysisLeg symptomsCrossover studyLegs syndromePeritoneal dialysisIncremental dosesPatient groupSleep architectureSleep disruption
1996
L-DOPA/Carbidopa for Nocturnal Movement Disorders in Uremia
Walker S, Fine A, Kryger M. L-DOPA/Carbidopa for Nocturnal Movement Disorders in Uremia. Sleep 1996, 19: 214-218. PMID: 8723378, DOI: 10.1093/sleep/19.3.214.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsL-dopa/carbidopaRestless legs syndromeSlow-wave sleepLeg movementsSleep timeTreatment of RLSMovement arousal indexNocturnal movement disordersSingle bedtime doseChronic hemodialysis patientsPeriodic limb movementsHours of sleepBedtime doseActive medicationHemodialysis patientsCrossover studyLegs syndromeUremic patientsArousal indexMovement disordersSleep disruptionFrequent dosingObjective improvementSleep disordersEffective treatment
1995
Sleep complaints are common in a dialysis unit
Walker S, Fine A, Kryger M. Sleep complaints are common in a dialysis unit. American Journal Of Kidney Diseases 1995, 26: 751-756. PMID: 7485127, DOI: 10.1016/0272-6386(95)90438-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRestless legs syndromeSleep-wake complaintsSpecific sleep disordersCreatinine levelsDialysis patientsLegs syndromeSleep apneaUremic patientsFrequent awakeningsImpaired qualitySleep complaintsSleep QuestionnaireHemodialysis unitDaytime sleepinessDisturbed sleepMale genderDialysis unitsCaffeine intakeClinical significanceSleep disordersSleep problemsFrequent complaintPatientsSpecific complaintsActual prevalenceA Familial Awake Movement Disorder Mimicking Restless Legs in a Sleep Apnea Patient
Yamashiro Y, Chodirker B, Hobson D, Kryger M. A Familial Awake Movement Disorder Mimicking Restless Legs in a Sleep Apnea Patient. Sleep 1995, 18: 604-607. PMID: 8552932, DOI: 10.1093/sleep/18.7.604.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultArousalConsanguinityDiagnosis, DifferentialHumansLegMaleMovement DisordersPedigreeRestless Legs SyndromeSleep Apnea SyndromesWakefulnessConceptsRestless legs syndromeMovement disordersFamilial movement disordersLegs syndromeSleep apneaNasal continuous positive airway pressureContinuous positive airway pressurePositive airway pressureObstructive sleep apneaPeriodic limb movementsSleep apnea syndromeSleep apnea patientsSleep onset insomniaSupine posturingAirway pressureObese menApnea syndromeLeg sensationsRestless legsNocturnal arousalsMean durationApnea patientsDaytime sleepinessSuccessful treatmentClinical significance