Abstract: Purpose: We hypothesized that diurnal intermittent fasting would not increase slow frequency EEG waves, which reflect increased sleepiness. Therefore, this study aimed at performing a quantitative EEG analysis of young healthy volunteers with and without diurnal intermittent fasting while controlling for potential confounders...

Abstract: Background: Autoimmunity has been proposed as a cause of narcolepsy. A few studies have assessed comorbid autoimmune diseases in patients with narcolepsy, with conflicting results; however, no study has assessed autoimmune diseases in Arab narcolepsy patients. This study aimed to assess the co-existence of immune-mediated conditions such as allergies, autoimmune diseases, and autoinflammatory diseases in...

Abstract: Despite the high prevalence of sleep disorders among the general public as well as patients reporting to primary care physicians, several studies suggest that sleep disturbances are underrecognized and undertreated. In this chapter, we discuss common sleep disorders that are encountered in clinical practice. Untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)—one of the most prevalent sleep disorders—is...

Abstract: Despite the risks associated with hypnotics and their recent increased use in Saudi Arabia, there are no specific national guidelines for using these medicines to treat insomnia nor are there any data on how these medicines are currently prescribed. There is the potential, however, that some physicians might be adhering to the United States guidelines...

Abstract: The practice of sleep medicine in Saudi Arabia began in the mid to late 1990s. Since its establishment, this specialty has grown, and the number of specialists has increased. Based on the available data, sleep disorders are prevalent among the Saudi population, and the demand for sleep medicine services is expected to increase significantly...

Abstract: Sleep disorders are prevalent in the Saudi population, and the demand for sleep medicine services is expected to increase significantly. The prevalence of various sleep disorders in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is comparable to that in Western countries. The practice of sleep medicine in the KSA began in the mid to late 1990s and continued to expand since...

Abstract: Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a widely prevalent sleep-related breathing disorder, which leads to several life-threatening diseases. OSA has systemic effects on various organ systems. Untreated OSA is associated with long-term health consequences including hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, depression, metabolic disorders, and stroke. In addition, untreated OSA was reported to be associated with cognitive dysfunction, impaired productivity at the...

Abstract: Background: The purpose of the paper was to describe cases of abnormal sexual behavior during sleep in Saudi Arabian patients and classify them under the pertinent subtype. Methods: Patients diagnosed with abnormal sexual behavior during sleep received a clinical interview and underwent video-polysomnography recordings at the University...

Abstract: Purpose: This study aims to obtain consensus statements required for the development of clinical guidelines for the use of benzodiazepines (BZDs) and Z-drugs for the management of primary insomnia in adults in Saudi Arabia. Methods: Three rounds of the e-Delphi technique using a Bristol Online Survey (BOS) were conducted between May and August 2018. The Director of the Saudi Sleep Medicine Group helped recruit the country’s sleep medicine experts...

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