2009
Sleep Breathing Disorders in the U.S. Female Population
Kapsimalis F, Kryger M. Sleep Breathing Disorders in the U.S. Female Population. Journal Of Women's Health 2009, 18: 1211-1219. PMID: 19627224, PMCID: PMC2825714, DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2008.1054.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObstructive sleep apnea syndromeU.S. female populationHigh riskBerlin questionnaireFemale populationCommon symptomsDaytime sleepinessMedical disordersPrimary care medical communityRestless legs syndrome symptomsChronic medical disordersSleep apnea syndromeSleep breathing disordersMenstrual cycle statusSleep onset insomniaSuch common symptomsNational Sleep FoundationAnnual telephone surveyHabitual snoringApnea syndromeBreathing disordersPostpartum womenCommon disorderSyndrome symptomsOnset insomnia
2005
Sleep disorders in older people
Banno K, Kryger M. Sleep disorders in older people. Aging Health 2005, 1: 449-457. DOI: 10.2217/1745509x.1.3.449.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSleep disordersObstructive sleep apnea syndromeOlder peopleAge-related medical conditionsSleep apnea syndromeRestless legs syndromeFrequent nocturnal awakeningsCommon sleep disorderQuality of lifeSleep onset insomniaObstructive sleepApnea syndromeNeuropsychiatric functionRestless legsLegs syndromeImpaired qualityNocturnal awakeningsUpper airwayAnatomic changesCognitive dysfunctionMedical conditionsSleep pathologyPsychiatric conditionsNeuropsychiatric disordersPatient health
2002
Low body stores of iron and restless legs syndrome: a correctable cause of insomnia in adolescents and teenagers
Kryger MH, Otake K, Foerster J. Low body stores of iron and restless legs syndrome: a correctable cause of insomnia in adolescents and teenagers. Sleep Medicine 2002, 3: 127-132. PMID: 14592231, DOI: 10.1016/s1389-9457(01)00160-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRestless legs syndromePercent iron saturationIron storesSubjective sleep latencyFerritin levelsLegs syndromeSleep latencySymptoms of RLSBody storesLow serum ferritin levelsTotal iron binding capacitySerum ferritin levelsSevere sleep onset insomniaLow body storesIron binding capacityHours of sleepSleep onset insomniaOral ironCorrectable causeExcessive daytimeSerum ferritinChronic insomniaSerum ironIron statusOnset insomnia
1995
A 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 ResearchConceptsRestless 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