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    Sleep Disorders in Adults

    This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on sleep disorders in adults and related issues, including continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), excessive daytime sleepiness, insomnia, night sweats, nocturnal leg cramps, obstructive sleep apnea, pharmacologic treatment options for insomnia, restless leg syndrome, and sleep apnea. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past two years is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.
    Categories

    General

    Overview

    Treatment

    Screening, Diagnosis, and Prevention

    Complications and Special Situations

    Patient Education, Self-Care

    General
    Sep 15, 2021 — Melatonin to Treat Insomnia in Older Adults [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Overview
    Apr 15, 2022 — Common Sleep Disorders in Adults: Diagnosis and Management   CME
    Jan 15, 2022 — Behavioral and Psychological Treatments for Chronic Insomnia Disorder: Updated Guidelines From the American Academy of Sleep Medicine [Practice Guidelines]
    Aug 15, 2012 — Nocturnal Leg Cramps   Alg   DDx   PtEd
    Mar 01, 2009 — Excessive Daytime Sleepiness   Alg
    Treatment
    Feb 15, 2024 — Insomnia: Advancements and Limitations of Current Management Strategies [Editorials]   FREE
    Jan 15, 2022 — Behavioral and Psychological Treatments for Chronic Insomnia Disorder: Updated Guidelines From the American Academy of Sleep Medicine [Practice Guidelines]

    Specific Treatments

    Dec 15, 2023 — Does Magnesium Supplementation Treat Nocturnal Leg Cramps? [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    May 15, 2023 — Insomnia Therapy: Listening to Music [Cochrane for Clinicians]   CME
    Feb 15, 2023 — Is Trazodone Effective and Safe for Treating Insomnia? [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Dec 15, 2022 — Surgical Treatments for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Updated Guidelines From the American Academy of Sleep Medicine [Practice Guidelines]   CME
    Oct 15, 2021 — Interventions to Improve Use of CPAP Machines in Adults with Obstructive Sleep Apnea [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    May 01, 2021 — Positional Therapies for Obstructive Sleep Apnea [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Feb 15, 2021 — Lemborexant (Dayvigo) for the Treatment of Insomnia [STEPS]
    Jan 01, 2020 — Positional Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Jun 15, 2016 — Suvorexant (Belsomra) for Insomnia [STEPS]
    Nov 01, 2011 — Antidepressants for the Treatment of Insomnia in Patients with Depression [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Aug 15, 2011 — Doxepin (Silenor) for Insomnia [STEPS]
    Apr 15, 2006 — Ramelteon (Rozerem) for Insomnia [STEPS]
    Mar 01, 2006 — Oral Appliances for Obstructive Sleep Apnea? [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Jun 15, 2005 — Eszopiclone (Lunesta) for Treatment of Transient and Chronic Insomnia [STEPS]
    Apr 15, 2003 — Valerian

    Overviews

    Feb 15, 2024 — Treatment of Chronic Insomnia in Adults   CME   Alg
    Apr 01, 2021 — Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Chronic Insomnia Disorder: Updated Guidelines from the VA/DoD [Practice Guidelines]
    Jan 01, 2019 — Deprescribing Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonists for Insomnia in Adults [Practice Guidelines]   Alg
    Sep 15, 2018 — Deprescribing Antipsychotics for Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia and Insomnia [Practice Guidelines]
    Sep 01, 2018 — Management of Insomnia Disorder in Adults [Implementing AHRQ Effective Health Care Reviews]
    May 15, 2017 — Treatment of Chronic Insomnia in Adults: ACP Guideline [Practice Guidelines]   Tool
    Sep 01, 2016 — Diagnosis and Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults   PtEd
    Jul 01, 2014 — ACP Releases Guideline on the Management of OSA [Practice Guidelines]
    Feb 15, 2013 — AASM Updates Treatment Guidelines for Restless Legs Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder [Practice Guidelines]
    Feb 15, 2013 — Primary Insomnia in Older Persons [Clinical Evidence Handbook]
    Jan 15, 2010 — Sleep Apnea [Clinical Evidence Handbook]
    Screening, Diagnosis, and Prevention
    Mar 15, 2023 — Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]   FREE
    Mar 15, 2023 — Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults [Putting Prevention Into Practice]   CME
    Oct 01, 2020 — Persistent Night Sweats: Diagnostic Evaluation   Alg   DDx
    Nov 15, 2017 — Home Sleep Testing for Diagnosing Obstructive Sleep Apnea [FPIN's Help Desk Answers]
    May 01, 2011 — Clinical Indicators of Obstructive Sleep Apnea [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Complications and Special Situations
    Jun 15, 2017 — Paradoxical Insomnia: Misperception of Sleep Can Be a Tormenting Experience [Close-ups]
    Patient Education, Self-Care
    Sep 01, 2016 — How to Recognize OSA and What It Means for Your Health [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Aug 15, 2012 — Nocturnal Leg Cramps   Alg   DDx   PtEd
    Aug 15, 2012 — Nocturnal Leg Cramps [Information from Your Family Doctor]   Alg   DDx   PtEd
    Jan 15, 2009 — Help with Chronic Insomnia [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Jul 15, 2008 — Restless Legs Syndrome: What You Should Know [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd
    Oct 01, 2005 — Sleep Changes in Older Adults [Information from Your Family Doctor]
    Feb 01, 2004 — CPAP for Sleep Apnea [Information from Your Family Doctor]

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