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Asps
ASPS may refer to: * Advanced sleep phase syndrome, a sleep disorder in which patients feel very sleepy early in the evening * American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the largest plastic surgery specialty organization in the world * Alveolar soft part sarcoma, a rare type of soft tissue sarcoma tumor * Association of Scottish Police Superintendents * Albino Squirrel Preservation Society, an organization dedicated to the preservation of albino squirrels See also * Asp (other), for the singular of Asps * ASP (other), for the singular of ASPs {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Advanced Sleep Phase Syndrome
Advanced Sleep Phase Disorder (ASPD), also known as the advanced sleep-phase type (ASPT) of circadian rhythm sleep disorder, is a condition that is characterized by a recurrent pattern of early evening (e.g. 7-9 PM) sleepiness and very early morning awakening (e.g. 2-4 AM). This sleep phase advancement can interfere with daily social and work schedules, and results in shortened sleep duration and excessive daytime sleepiness. The timing of sleep and melatonin levels are regulated by the body's central circadian clock, which is located in the suprachiasmatic nucleus in the hypothalamus. Symptoms Individuals with ASPD report being unable to stay awake until conventional bedtime, falling asleep early in the evening, and being unable to stay asleep until their desired waking time, experiencing early morning insomnia. When someone has advanced sleep phase disorder their melatonin levels and core body temperature cycle hours earlier than an average person. These symptoms must be prese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
