Clinical evaluation and treatment of insomnia in childhood

Nunes, Magda Lahorgue; Cavalcante, Verônica

doi:10.2223/jped.1362

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“…During the first month of life, the sleep-wake cycle starts to adapt to night and day, and by one year, most children sleep through the night 5. Children aged 6–12 years typically fall asleep within 20 minutes of going to bed (sleep onset latency [SOL]) and sleep for 8–9.5 hours (total sleep duration [TSD]) with few night-time awakenings (high sleep efficiency [minutes sleeping in bed/total minutes in bed]) 6.…”

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Melatonin for sleep problems in children with neurodevelopmental disorders

2015

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Children with neurodevelopmental disorders are at risk of sleep problems, typically difficulty getting to sleep, sleep/wake rhythm disturbances and reduced duration of sleep (insomnia). This may be associated with abnormally timed or inadequate secretion of melatonin, a naturally-occurring hormone involved in coordinating the body's sleep-wake cycle. Previously, we reviewed the use of a melatonin product licensed for primary insomnia in adults aged over 55 years. Here we review off-label and unlicensed use of melatonin in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism spectrum disorder or related neurodevelopmental disorders.

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Sleep disorders during childhood: a practical review

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Sleep disorders are a common problem during childhood. The consequences are variable, and sleep disorders can influence medical, psychological and developmental aspects of the growing child. It is important to recognize sleep disorders and to treat them correctly. We discuss common sleep disorders during childhood using the 3rd edition of the International Classification of Sleep Disorders. We analyze the different sleep disorders from a clinical approach and provide an overview of adequate treatment options.Conlusion: This review discusses common sleep disorders during childhood using the 3rd edition of the International Classification of Sleep Disorders. We analyze the different sleep disorders from a clinical approach and provide an overview of adequate treatment options. What is known: • Sleep disorders are a common problem during childhood. • The consequences are variable, and sleep disorders can influence medical, psychological, and developmental aspects of the growing child. What is new: • Pediatricians should routinely screen for sleep and sleep disorders. • It is important to recognize sleep disorders and to treat them correctly.

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The genetics of sleep disorders in childhood and adolescence

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2008

J Pediatr (Rio J)

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ResumoObjetivo: O objetivo deste artigo é revisar a literatura sobre a genética dos distúrbios do sono na infância e adolescência. Fontes dos dados:As palavras-chave "sono" e "genética" foram usadas para pesquisar por artigos publicados nos últimos cinco anos no banco de dados MEDLINE. A seguir, seus resumos foram analisados. A pesquisa também incluiu artigos clássicos, com a primeira descrição dos genes. Síntese dos dados:A recorrência familiar de muitos distúrbios do sono é um achado freqüente, mas loci genéticos foram descobertos para poucos deles. Descrevemos aqui distúrbios do sono transmitidos por herança genética e também aqueles que apresentam altos índices de recorrência familiar, apesar de nenhum gene específico haver sido encontrado. Conclusões:Apesar da maioria dos distúrbios do sono ainda não terem uma base molecular identificada, técnicas modernas são cada vez mais utilizadas para determinar a contribuição dos genes ao sono e aos seus distúrbios associados. A importância clínica destas descobertas pode estar relacionada com a melhoria de métodos diagnósticos, mas também como alvo para o desenvolvimento de medicações específicas. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2008;84(4 Supl):S27-32:Sono, genética, narcolepsia, síndrome das pernas inquietas, parassônias, infância. AbstractObjective: To review the literature regarding the genetics of sleep disorders in childhood and adolescence.Sources: Articles published in the past 5 years were searched on MEDLINE using the keywords sleep and genetics. Abstracts were then analyzed. Classical articles with the first description of genes were also included. Summary of the findings:We often find familial recurrence in many sleep disorders. However, gene loci were discovered for only a

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Clinical evaluation and treatment of insomnia in childhood

Cited by 4 publications

References 41 publications

Melatonin for sleep problems in children with neurodevelopmental disorders

Melatonin for sleep problems in children with neurodevelopmental disorders

Sleep disorders during childhood: a practical review

The genetics of sleep disorders in childhood and adolescence

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