Medical articles of Sleep disorders

15/04/2026
Dr Aditi Desai
Dental Sleep Specialist
Upper airway resistance syndrome: symptoms, causes and treatment explained
Upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) is a lesser-known sleep-related breathing disorder that can significantly affect quality of life. Often mistaken for simple snoring or mild sleep disturbance, it sits on the spectrum between normal breathing and obstructive sleep apnoea.
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11/03/2026
Dr Himanshu Singh
Consultant in Respiratory Medicine and Sleep Disorders
When to consider a home sleep test
In this article, esteemed consultant in general and respiratory medicine with a special interest in sleep disorders, Dr Himanshu Singh, tells us when patients should be considered for a home sleep test.
20/02/2026
Dr Dipesh Mistry
Consultant Sleep Physician and Psychiatrist
ADHD and insomnia: Understanding the link, and how to get help
Understanding the connection between ADHD and insomnia, and how it affects daily life is an important step toward effective treatment.
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29/12/2025
Dr Dipesh Mistry
Consultant Sleep Physician and Psychiatrist
Understanding the connection between depression and sleep
Many people who live with depression also struggle with sleep problems, and for good reason. These two conditions do not merely occur together by chance. They influence one another in powerful ways, creating a cycle that can be hard to break.
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08/12/2025
Dr Shruthi Konda
Respiratory Medicine Specialist
Menopause and sleep: Why rest becomes difficult and how to improve it
Disturbed sleep does not have to be an unavoidable part of menopause. Understanding why it happens and how to manage it can help restore energy and wellbeing.
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13/08/2025
Dr Christopher Roughley
GP
Sleep: Want more? Need more? Get more sleep!
We’re not educated in how to get sleep; how much we need and how best to achieve it. If you want better sleep and some real understanding, then read on.
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18/07/2025
Dr Sundeep Kaul
Respiratory medicine and critical care
Could you have sleep apnoea? Recognising the signs, and getting it treated
Sleep apnoea is more common than many people realise - and often goes undiagnosed. It’s a condition that causes you to stop breathing for short periods while you sleep, usually without realising.
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19/05/2025
Dr Oliver Bernath
Consultant Neurologist and Sleep Physician
The rhythm of the night: the importance of sleep
Every living creature needs sleep – you may already be familiar with the cost of staying awake all night. But what is the significance of sleep? What happens in our bodies when we are not conscious? And how can we improve the quality of our sleep? In this article, a consultant neurologist explains the mechanisms behind sleep, the impact of sleep, and how to reset your circadian rhythm.
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09/01/2025
Dr Deepak Rao
Consultant in Respiratory Medicine
Sleep disorders in pulmonology: How do they affect your breathing?
Sleep disorders and breathing issues are closely linked, particularly when it comes to conditions that fall under the realm of pulmonology. These disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and central sleep apnoea (CSA), can significantly impact sleep quality and overall health. Understanding how sleep disorders affect your breathing is essential for early diagnosis and treatment.
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30/09/2024
Professor Carlos Rivas Echeverría
GP with a special interest in sleep medicine
Not-so-sweet dreams: all about sleep disorders
If a bad night’s sleep can ruin your day, the impact of months of unrestful rest can be more than disruptive to your days – it will harm your mental and physical health. A healthy adult needs between seven and nine hours of sleep a night. For those with consistent issues with sleep, they may be suffering from a form of sleep disorder. There are several types of sleep disorders, and they are caused by a variety of conditions and situations.
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