Jet Lag
New England Journal of MedicinePublished 3 February 2010
Robert L. Sack
Citations174
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The symptoms of jet lag consist primarily of insomnia and daytime sleepiness but can also include dysphoric mood, diminished physical performance, cognitive impairment, and gastrointestinal disturbances.
Abstract
A 55-year-old physician is planning a trip from Los Angeles to London to attend a scientific conference. His previous trip to Europe was complicated by sleepiness during meetings and difficulty falling asleep and remaining asleep at night. He wants to know what he can do to avoid jet lag. What would you advise?
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