Category: Sleep
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Sleep Disorders in Brain Injury
Sleep is controlled by the brain. The brain has designated neurons in the midbrain and medulla that control sleep onset, heart rate and breathing during sleep, and arousal to end sleep. Thus, it is not surprising that when brain injury occurs, sleep disturbances can occur. We call this Central Sleep Apnea.
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Sudden Death and Epilepsy
Nurse Practitioner Julius Gill asks Dr. Young about a situation involving the sudden death of a 39-year-old woman in her sleep.