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. 2025 Dec 17;17(24):4022. doi: 10.3390/cancers17244022
Abbreviation Extended (English)
ACTH Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
CBT-I Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
CNS Central Nervous System
CRP C-Reactive Protein
DORA Dual orexin receptor antagonist
EEG Electroencephalogram
FDA Food and Drug Administration
GnRH Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone
ICSD-3 International Classification of Sleep Disorders, Third Edition
IL-6, IL-12 Interleukin 6, Interleukin 12
ISI Insomnia Severity Index
HPA Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Adrenal Axis
MHT Menopausal Hormone Therapy
KNDy Kisspeptin, Neurokinin B, Dynorphin Neurons
MBT Mindfulness-Based Therapy
NCCN National Comprehensive Cancer Network
NCI National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NKB Neurokinin B
NKR Neurokin receptor
NK1-3R, NK3R Neurokinin 1-3 receptor, Neurokinin 3 receptor
NREM Non-Rapid Eye Movement
PLMD Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
PSG Polysomnography
PSQI Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
REM Rapid Eye Movement
REMS REM Sleep
SCI Sleep condition indicator
SNRI Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor
SP Substance P
SSRI Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
SWA Slow-Wave Activity
TNF Tumor Necrosis Factor
VLPO Ventrolateral Preoptic Nucleus
U.S. United States
VMS Vasomotor Symptom