title: Sleep and the Endocrine System.
abstract: In this article, the effect of sleep and sleep disorders on endocrine function and the influence of endocrine abnormalities on sleep are discussed. Sleep disruption and its associated endocrine consequences in the critically ill patient are also reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, National Jewish Health, 1400 Jackson Street, A02, Denver, CO 80206, USA.
authors.forename: Dionne
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Morgan
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, National Jewish Health, 1400 Jackson Street, A02, Denver, CO 80206, USA; University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, CO 80045, USA. Electronic address: tsais@njhealth.org.
authors.forename: Sheila C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Tsai
keywords: Circadian rhythms; Critical care; Critical illness; Endocrine abnormalities; Hormonal regulation; Sleep apnea; Sleep deprivation; Sleep disorders