Clinical and Epidemiological Characterization of Neurological Consults: When a Neurological Evaluation Is Requested.

Background And Objectives: Medical consultation by a specialist physician consists of an evaluation to review diagnosis and management of patients with some neurological conditions referred from other specialty wards. This mode of care delivery has gained relevance in the field of neurology and adequate training on it is valuable, allowing neurologists to provide state-of-the-art management to patients with neurological manifestations. The present study aimed to characterize neurology consults and to discuss the roles of the neurologist within a hospital setting.

[Frequency of sleep disturbances in overweight/obese postmenopausal women].

Purpose: To evaluate the frequency of sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome and insomnia in overweight/obese postmenopausal women seen in a climacteric sleep disorders clinic.

Methods: Thirty-four postmenopausal women were selected using the following inclusion criteria: age between 50 and 70 years; at least 12 months of amenorrhea; body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 25 kg/m2; and sleep-related complaints with at least one previous polysomnography. Patients provided responses to 6 questionnaires related to sleep characteristics and menopausal symptoms.