Jet Lag Syndrome

A chronobiologic disorder resulting from rapid travel across a number of time zones, characterized by insomnia or hypersomnolence, fatigue, behavioral symptoms, headaches, and gastrointestinal disturbances. (From Cooper, Sleep, 1994, pp593-8)

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Networked: 8 relevant articles (2 outcomes, 0 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

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Experts

1.	Borowicz, Kinga K: 1 article (01/2011)
2.	Jędrych, Marian: 1 article (01/2011)
3.	Banach, Monika: 1 article (01/2011)
4.	Gurdziel, Elwira: 1 article (01/2011)
5.	Oxenkrug, Gregory F: 1 article (02/2003)
6.	Requintina, Pura J: 1 article (02/2003)
7.	Borson-Chazot, F: 1 article (11/2001)
8.	Brun, J: 1 article (11/2001)
9.	Claustrat, B: 1 article (11/2001)
10.	Crasson, M: 1 article (09/2000)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Jet Lag Syndrome:

1.	MelatoninIBA 02/01/2003 - "What is the effect of melatonin on jet lag syndrome? " 02/01/2003 - "Melatonin and jet lag syndrome: experimental model and clinical implications." 09/01/2000 - "The administration of melatonin in the jet-lag syndrome is well codified. " 06/01/2000 - "Effect of 3 mg melatonin on jet lag syndrome in an 8-h eastward flight." 05/01/1991 - "Lastly, melatonin may be able to reduce the symptoms of the Jet Lag Syndrome. "
2.	Temazepam (Nocturne)FDA LinkGeneric 07/01/1988 - "[The effect of temazepam on the functional capacity and metabolic and cardiocirculatory parameters in consideration of the "jet lag" syndrome]."