Assessment of Circadian Rhythms

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Abstract

Circadian rhythms are observed in most physiologic functions across a variety of species and are controlled by a master pacemaker in the brain called the suprachiasmatic nucleus. The complex nature of the circadian system and the impact of circadian disruption on sleep, health, and well-being support the need to assess internal circadian timing in the clinical setting. The ability to assess circadian rhythms and the degree of circadian disruption can help in categorizing subtypes or even new circadian rhythm disorders and aid in the clinical management of the these disorders.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)505-526
Number of pages22
JournalNeurologic clinics
Volume37
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2019

Funding

Dr Reid was supported by National Institutes of Health grants R01 HL140580-01 and P01 AG011412-18A1 .

Keywords

  • Circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders
  • Circadian rhythms
  • Core body temperature
  • Dim light melatonin onset
  • Rest-activity cycles

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Clinical Neurology

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