Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Insufficient Sleep and Sleep Deprivation01:13

Insufficient Sleep and Sleep Deprivation

956
Insufficient sleep refers to not getting the recommended amount of sleep for optimal functioning, even if it's just slightly less than needed. Sleep insufficiency may occur due to lifestyle choices, such as staying up late for social events or work, resulting in routinely getting less sleep than required. For example, consistently sleeping 6 hours when the body needs 7-9 hours can lead to cumulative effects on health and well-being.
Sleep deprivation is a more severe form of sleep loss...
956
Stages of Sleep01:22

Stages of Sleep

1.5K
Sleep progresses through distinct stages, each characterized by specific brain wave patterns and physiological responses ranging from wakefulness to stages of non-rapid eye movement, known as non-REM, to rapid eye movement, referred to as REM. Understanding these stages helps in recognizing how sleep supports various bodily and cognitive functions.
Before sleep begins, in wakefulness, the brain exhibits primarily beta waves, which are high in frequency and low in amplitude, indicating alertness...
1.5K
Understanding Sleep01:11

Understanding Sleep

1.6K
Sleep, an essential biological state, involves significant reductions in physical activity, sensory awareness, and interaction with the environment. This complex physiological process is primarily regulated by specific brain regions, notably the hypothalamus and pons, which govern the sleep-wake cycle or circadian rhythm.
The circadian rhythm, a nearly 24-hour cycle, is deeply influenced by environmental light cues. Light exposure directly affects the hypothalamus, which in turn regulates...
1.6K
Sleep Apnea01:21

Sleep Apnea

590
Sleep apnea is a condition where breathing stops intermittently during sleep, often leading to significant health issues. Each episode can last from 10 to 20 seconds or more and is frequently accompanied by a brief arousal from sleep. This disturbance, largely unnoticed by the individual, can lead to severe daytime fatigue. Commonly, individuals seek help after being informed by their partners about loud snoring and noticeable breathing pauses during sleep.
The condition is more prevalent among...
590
Sleepwalking and Sleep Talking01:17

Sleepwalking and Sleep Talking

1.0K
Somnambulism, commonly known as sleepwalking, involves individuals engaging in activities ranging from simple walking to more complex behaviors such as driving. Sleepwalking typically occurs during the slow-wave sleep stages 3 and 4 early in the night when the person is not dreaming, contradicting the myth that sleepwalkers are acting out their dreams.
Factors that increase the likelihood of sleepwalking include sleep deprivation and alcohol consumption. Contrary to common beliefs, it is safe...
1.0K
Substance Use Disorders Affecting Sleep01:24

Substance Use Disorders Affecting Sleep

458
Substance use disorders involve a pattern of using drugs more extensively than intended and continuing use despite harmful consequences. This includes legal substances like alcohol and nicotine, as well as illegal drugs. These disorders often involve both physical and psychological dependence, reflecting compulsive use of substances that significantly alter thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, contributing to a major public health issue.
Understanding the concepts of physical dependence,...
458

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Do germline genetic variants influence surgical outcomes in drug-resistant epilepsy?

Epilepsy research·2024
Same author

A data-driven quality-score system for rating drug products and its implications for the health care industry.

Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : JAPhA·2022
Same author

Tracking Multisite Seizure Propagation Using Ictal High-Gamma Activity.

Journal of clinical neurophysiology : official publication of the American Electroencephalographic Society·2021
Same author

Proceedings of the Sleep and Epilepsy Workshop: Section 1 Decreasing Seizures-Improving Sleep and Seizures, Themes for Future Research.

Epilepsy currents·2021
Same author

All-cause mortality and SUDEP in a surgical epilepsy population.

Epilepsy & behavior : E&B·2020
Same author

Emergency Management of Epilepsy and Seizures.

Seminars in neurology·2019

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 10, 2026

Quantitative Measurement of the Immune Response and Sleep in Drosophila
12:16

Quantitative Measurement of the Immune Response and Sleep in Drosophila

Published on: December 4, 2012

16.0K

Seizure modulation by sleep and sleep state.

Carl W Bazil1

  • 1Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Columbia University, 710 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032, USA.

Brain Research
|May 22, 2018
PubMed
Summary

Sleep stages significantly impact brain electrical activity, influencing seizure onset and spread. This relationship is reciprocal, affecting both epilepsy and sleep patterns, with implications for antiepileptic drug treatments.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Epileptology
  • Sleep Medicine

Background:

  • Sleep is a complex brain state with distinct electrophysiological characteristics.
  • Different sleep stages exhibit unique brainwave patterns and connectivity.
  • These sleep-specific brain activities influence the occurrence and progression of epileptic seizures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how various sleep states affect the initiation, suppression, and spread of seizures.
  • To examine the bidirectional relationship between sleep and epilepsy.
  • To investigate the impact of seizures and antiepileptic drugs on sleep architecture.

Main Methods:

  • Review of electrophysiological data during different sleep stages.
  • Analysis of seizure dynamics in relation to sleep cycles.
Keywords:
Anticonvulsant drugEpilepsySleepSleep disorder

More Related Videos

Polygraphic Recording Procedure for Measuring Sleep in Mice
08:45

Polygraphic Recording Procedure for Measuring Sleep in Mice

Published on: January 25, 2016

25.3K
The Sleep Nullifying Apparatus: A Highly Efficient Method of Sleep Depriving Drosophila
06:06

The Sleep Nullifying Apparatus: A Highly Efficient Method of Sleep Depriving Drosophila

Published on: December 14, 2020

4.2K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 10, 2026

Quantitative Measurement of the Immune Response and Sleep in Drosophila
12:16

Quantitative Measurement of the Immune Response and Sleep in Drosophila

Published on: December 4, 2012

16.0K
Polygraphic Recording Procedure for Measuring Sleep in Mice
08:45

Polygraphic Recording Procedure for Measuring Sleep in Mice

Published on: January 25, 2016

25.3K
The Sleep Nullifying Apparatus: A Highly Efficient Method of Sleep Depriving Drosophila
06:06

The Sleep Nullifying Apparatus: A Highly Efficient Method of Sleep Depriving Drosophila

Published on: December 14, 2020

4.2K
  • Examination of literature on sleep disturbances in epilepsy and drug effects.

    • Main Results:

    • Sleep states demonstrably influence interictal epileptiform activity.
    • Both the origin and propagation of diverse seizure types are modulated by sleep.
    • The interplay between sleep and epilepsy is reciprocal, with mutual influences observed.

    Conclusions:

    • Sleep profoundly impacts seizure generation and spread, with specific effects varying by seizure type.
    • The relationship between sleep and epilepsy is bidirectional, necessitating a holistic approach to treatment.
    • Seizures and antiepileptic medications can alter sleep patterns, highlighting the need for further research.