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About 4% of American adults are affected by nightmare disorders. [1] Women seem to be more affected than men, the ratio being 2–4 : 1. [5] This inequality decreases with aging because of a less high prevalence in elderly women. [5] The rate of nightmares increases from ages 10–19 to 20–39, and then decreases during the ages of 50–59. [8]
Night terror, also called sleep terror, is a sleep disorder causing feelings of panic or dread and typically occurring during the first hours of stage 3–4 non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep [1] and lasting for 1 to 10 minutes. [2]
Nightmare disorder is defined as recurrent nightmares associated with awakening dysphoria that impairs sleep or daytime functioning. [1] [2] It is rare in children, however persists until adulthood. [11] [35] About 2/3 of the adult population report experiencing nightmares at least once in their life. [11]
The prevalence of nightmares in children (5–12 years old) is between 20 and 30%, and for adults between 8 and 30%. [4] In common language, the meaning of nightmare has extended as a metaphor to many bad things, such as a bad situation or a scary monster or person.
Epic Systems Corporation (commonly known as Epic) is an American privately held healthcare software company based in Verona, Wisconsin. According to the company, hospitals that use its software held medical records of 78% of patients in the United States and over 3% of patients worldwide in 2022. [4]
Le Cauchemar (The Nightmare), by Eugène Thivier (1894) Although the core features of sleep paralysis (e.g., atonia, a clear sensorium, and frequent hallucinations) appear to be universal, the ways in which they are experienced vary according to time, place, and culture. [9] [33] Over 100 terms have been identified for these experiences. [18]
These women did amazing things, and it makes me realize I can, too." the young woman told the clinic. [16] MedCity Beat said, "These stories of more than 40 incredible women have now been artfully recounted by local writer and teacher Virginia Wright-Peterson in her new book, Women of Mayo Clinic: The Founding Generation." [17]
A geriatrician may be able to provide information about elder care options, and refers people to home care services, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and hospice as appropriate. Frail elderly people may choose to decline some kinds of medical care, because the risk-benefit ratio is different.