Background: In 2 previous studies, patients reporting night sweats were found to be more
likely to have other sleep-related symptoms. Sleep apnea is often mentioned as a possible …

PURPOSE Surprisingly little is known about the causes and implications of night sweats.
This study was designed to clarify further the associations between night sweats and sleep …

Background: When asked, a significant number of patients report having experienced night
sweats. Those who do are more likely to report decreased physical health, mental health …

Background: Much of primary care involves helping patients manage symptoms. Nighttime
sweating is a symptom linked to menopause, malignancies, autoimmune diseases, and …

PURPOSE We wanted to estimate the prevalence of night sweats, day sweats, and hot
flashes in older primary care patients and identify associated factors. METHODS We …

Purpose: Inadequate sleep, whether it is caused by voluntary sleep curtailment or specific
sleep disorders, is highly prevalent, has wide-ranging negative consequences for human …

Most disorders that cause daytime sleepiness can and should be identified and treated.
Physicians should recognize that excessive daytime sleepiness is a symptom with serious …

Abstract Study Objective: Discrepancies between several widely used assessment tools
suggest that subjective daytime sleepiness is not a unitary phenomenon. Most research …

Context: Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is commonly considered a cardinal sign of
sleep apnea; however, the mechanism underlying the association is unclear. Objective: The …

Background: Daytime sleepiness is widespread and has negative impacts on the public
sector. Objective: To ascertain the incidence and prevalence of daytime sleepiness and …