Parasomnias and Disruptive Sleep Disorders in Shakespeare’s Drama: A Neuro-Literary Approach | Chapter 4 | An Overview of Literature, Language and Education Research Vol. 7

William Shakespeare demonstrates a high ability to monitor human behavior and a variety of natural phenomena. In his plays, the groundbreaking playwright incorporated the knowledge of his age about natural human phenomena and further described many clinical and mental disorders. This study aims to analyze Shakespeare's portrayal of sleep disorders from an interdisciplinary perspective, focusing on the aesthetic design of dramatic character developments that result in these illnesses. By combining literary, scientific, and psychological viewpoints, the study aims to demonstrate that Shakespeare dramatizes the cases of infected characters within the context of well-crafted plots, using figurative language rather than diagnosing their illnesses clinically. The study also highlights the hidden motivations and human causes that give rise to parasomnias, as well as the dangers to the community through the vivid plot flow. The study analyzes the parasomnias of insomnia, sleepwalking, sleep talking, nightmares, and apnea. Macbeth clearly illustrates these ailments, except for apnea, which is analyzed in Henry 4, Part 2. Other plays, such as Henry V, Richard II, Julius Caesar, Hamlet, and The Tempest, are subject to scrutiny for the various disorders in question. Neuropsychological studies highlight the consequences of these problems for the diseased person, but this study goes beyond that to illustrate the dangers to the community as well through the vivid plot flow, as in the case of Macbeth, adding a new dimension to the adverse effects of sleep. The researcher recommends further interdisciplinary studies of the individual cases within the cultural context of the Renaissance.

 

Author (s) Details

Mufeed Al Abdullah

Department of English and Translation, Jerash University, Jerash, Jordan.

 

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To Compare the Effects of Guided Imagery and Yoga on Insomnia and Quality of Life in Primigravida Women | Chapter 5 | Recent Updates in Disease and Health Research Vol. 5

Aim: Insomnia is more common as the pregnancy progresses. Since pharmacological treatment for insomnia in pregnancy can cause adverse effects on maternal and fetal outcomes, non-pharmacological treatment is more preferable. Patients with insomnia can have adverse birth outcomes as well as pregnancy and labor related complications. Therefore, the study aimed at comparing the effects of guided imagery and yoga on insomnia and quality of life in primigravida women.

 

Materials and Methods: 40 subjects were selected for the study according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria and were allocated randomly into 2 groups i.e., Guided Imagery(n=20) and Yoga(n=20) group by purposive sampling. The treatment was given for 4 weeks (2 sessions per week). The level of insomnia was measured using Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) and quality of life was measured using Short Form-12 Health Survey (SF-12) pre and post intervention. For data analysis paired and unpaired t test was performed using SPSS version 16.0.

 

Results: The pre and post intervention values of ISI, PCS and MCS showed statistical significant difference within the guided imagery and yoga groups (p<0.05). On comparison between the groups there was statistical significant difference in the values of ISI (p<0.05) whereas there was no statistical significant difference on PCS and MCS values (p>0.05).

 

Conclusion: It was seen that Yoga was more effective in improving the quality of sleep whereas Yoga and Guided Imagery both were equally effective in improving the quality of life in primigravida women.

 

Clinical Significance: Guided Imagery and Yoga can be used in clinical practice for rehabilitation of pregnant women with insomnia and also to improve the overall physical and mental health.

Author(s) Details:

Jyoti Parle,
Lokmanya Tilak College of Physiotherapy, India.

Priyanka Shah,
MGM College of Physiotherapy, India.

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Psychological Stress and Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Relationship | Chapter 24 | Socio-Scientific Interaction in Diabetes and Cancer and Its Management

 Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a disease that occurs due to circulating blood glucose levels being too high. But it also occurs due to psychological issues, consumption of a high calorie diet and sedentary lifestyle. Diabetes is a long-lasting chronic metabolic disorder; it has established psychobiological relationships. Diabetes has much more effects on the human body and also the mind. This review article shows the relationship between   psychological stress and type-2 diabetes mellitus. Psychological stress affects the behaviors of people living with type-2 diabetes. Type-2 diabetes is caused due to stress, anxiety, depression and insomnia. These risk factors are associated with qualitative and quantitative defects in insulin secretion. Morbidity diabetic patients want passive euthanasia (legalized in Indian Supreme Court in 2018, India), for last resort. It is important to understand that the individuals who are suffering from diabetes mellitus, must have any psychological issue. It can't be denied that there is a possible correlation between psychological stress and diabetes mellitus.

Author(s) Details:

Sweta Singh,
Department of Psychology, K. S. College Laheriasarai, L.N. Mithila University, Darbhanga, India.

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Sleep Disturbances Linked to Kidney Function Decline| Chapter 1 | Perspective of Recent Advances in Medical Research Vol. 3

 This member aims to describe the predominance and risk factors of Sleep disorders (SDs) among incessant hemodialysis patients in the Nephrology and Dialysis Department of the Rabat Military Hospital, Morocco. All hemodialysis subjects in the nephrology division of the Rabat Military Hospital were enrolled in the trial, that was designed as a potential single-center study. We judged four SDs—insomnia, sleep apnea, disturbed legs condition, and excessive sunshine sleepiness—for each patient. All the 52 chronic hemodialysis sufferers were recruited for this study. Multivariate logistic reversion was performed to determine the traits connected to miscellaneous SDs in 40 individuals accompanying a prevalence of insomnia and sleep interruption of activity syndrome (SAS). Anemia, overdone daytime torpor, and irritability were all associated with restlessness; whereas, SAS was guide age ≥50 years, obesity, and overdone daytime torpor. Restless legs condition was linked to advanced age, overdone daytime torpor, and the presence of a organic inflammatory syndrome. Sleep disorders have a important impact on the feature of life of dialysis victims, so it is critical to expect them and, more basically, identify the associated determinants to control them.

Author(s) Details: Wafaa Arache, Department of Nephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplantation, Military Hospital Mohammed V, Morocco and Department of Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University, Morocco. Fouad Laboudi, Department of Psychiatric Emergencies, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Arrazi de Salé University Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco. Driss El-Kabbaj, Department of Nephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplantation, Military Hospital Mohammed V, Morocco and Department of Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University, Morocco. Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/PRAMR-V3/article/view/9059

Sleep Disturbances Linked to Kidney Function Decline| Chapter 1 | Perspective of Recent Advances in Medical Research Vol. 3

 This episode aims to describe the predominance and risk factors of Sleep disorders (SDs) among never-ending hemodialysis patients in the Nephrology and Dialysis Department of the Rabat Military Hospital, Morocco. All hemodialysis inmates in the nephrology division of the Rabat Military Hospital were enrolled in the trial, that was designed as a potential single-center study. We judged four SDs—insomnia, sleep apnea, anxious legs condition, and excessive sunshine sleepiness—for each patient. All the 52 chronic hemodialysis subjects were recruited for this study. Multivariate logistic reversion was performed to determine the traits connected to differing SDs in 40 individuals accompanying a prevalence of insomnia and sleep interruption of activity syndrome (SAS). Anemia, overdone daytime torpor, and irritability were all associated with restlessness; whereas, SAS was guide age ≥50 years, obesity, and overdone daytime torpor. Restless legs disease was linked to advanced age, overdone daytime torpor, and the presence of a organic inflammatory syndrome. Sleep disorders have a important impact on the characteristic of life of dialysis subjects, so it is critical to expect them and, more basically, identify the associated determinants to control them.

Author(s) Details:

Wafaa Arache,
Department of Nephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplantation, Military Hospital Mohammed V, Morocco and Department of Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University, Morocco.

Fouad Laboudi,
Department of Psychiatric Emergencies, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Arrazi de Salé University Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.

Driss El-Kabbaj,
Department of Nephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplantation, Military Hospital Mohammed V, Morocco and Department of Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University, Morocco.

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Sleep Disorders and Their Relationship with Cardiovascular Diseases: A Review | Chapter 16 | Recent Developments in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 13

 Sleep is a physiological process that happens to everyone. Approximately one-third of a person's life is spent sleeping. Sleeping for 7-9 hours a day, falling asleep effortlessly and staying asleep without interruption, waking up feeling refreshed, and remaining awake during the day are all signs of restorative sleep. Sleep disorders, such as insomnia, hypersomnolence, parasomnias, sleep-related movement disorders, and circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders, can occur as a result of abnormalities. Breathing problems can also cause sleep fragmentation. All across the world, sleep disturbances are frequent. They're frequently linked to various health issues like metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and psychological diseases. They also have a variety of behavioural issues. They are less productive, have more accidents, and are absent from work more frequently. Overall, these patients have a lower sense of well-being and a lower quality of life. Sleep disturbances are also linked to an increased risk of death. Chronic sleep deprivation costs the economy a lot of money. Inadequate sleep is also firmly linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Coronary heart disease, hypertension, stroke, heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias (including atrial fibrillation and sudden cardiac death), peripheral artery disease, deep vein thrombosis, and vasculogenic erectile dysfunction are all major cardiovascular illnesses. Sleep deprivation plays a role in the aetiology of all of these diseases. The link between sleep and cardiovascular disease is frequently bidirectional. Restorative sleep may be hindered by cardiac problems, particularly during intensive care hospitalisation. In the drive to improve worldwide cardiovascular health, maintaining a regular sleep routine and treating sleep-related problems are significant goals. The implications of sleep problems on cardiovascular diseases are discussed in this paper.

Author(S) Details

Shashi K. Agarwal
Center for Contemporary and Complementary Cardiology, 2227 US Highway 1, Suite 309, North Brunswick, NJ 08902, USA.

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