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full and free download (Free subscription) | 10/07/2008
Although sleep has been the subject of serious study for several decades, there has not been available an integrated, introductory text for more than ten years. Understanding Sleep and Dreaming fills this need with complete coverage of all aspects of sleep, dreaming, and sleep disorders, and is comprehensible as well as comprehensive. In accessible language, this text reviews the basic physiological...
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | 10/07/2008
Sleep disorders, or somnipathies, are conditions that affect a person's sleeping patterns.
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The mental_floss Blogs (Free subscription) | 10/03/2008
In last week’s article I talked about my initial experience with sleep apnea: going to a sleep disorders clinic and being evaluated for risk factors. After going through that process, I was prescribed a one-night sleep study operated by a local university hospital. In this entry, I’ll share some specifics about that [...]
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University of Chicago News Office (Free subscription) | 10/03/2008
An expert on the developmental neurobiology of respiratory control, sleep-disordered breathing and treatment of pediatric sleep disorders, and director of the country's first division of pediatric sleep medicine, David Gozal, MD, has been appointed Professor and Ch ...
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blogs4God (Free subscription) | 09/25/2008
Just in time for beddy-bye … some sleep research via the University of Maryland Sleep Disorders Center which includes these and other tips: Fix a bedtime and an awakening time Avoid napping during the day Avoid alcohol 4-6 hours before bedtime Avoid caffeine 4-6 hours before bedtime Avoid heavy, spicy, or sugary foods 4-6 hours before bedtime Exercise regularly, but not [...]
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Red Orbit (Free subscription) | 09/24/2008
Sleep disorders are very common in modern society. Mild forms are familiar to everyone and up to 10 – 20 per cent of adults suffer from related diseases (organic sleep disorders). Diagnosing sleep disorders often requires extensive and expensive sleep recording at a sleep laboratory.
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Textually (Free subscription) | 09/24/2008
Research conducted in two Finnish universities, Tampere University of Technology and the University of Helsinki , resulted in the development of a brand-new technology for screening and even diagnosing sleep disorders. The first application of the new technology, a smart alarm clock for mobile phones, HappyWakeUp , is now available. The alarm time is set normally with the mobile phone. The mobile...
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Medical News Today (Free subscription) | 09/23/2008
Surgical interventions for many obese children suffering from obstructive sleep apnea may not cure the problem, says new research presented at the 2008 American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in Chicago, IL.
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Personal Injury and Social Security (Free subscription) | 09/22/2008
Many people suffer from various sleep disorders. The Social Security Administration recognizes a variety of causes for sleeping disorders including: Sleep Apnea, Bi-Polar Disorder, and Narcolepsy. The first listing is 3.10 for Sleep Related Breathing Disorders. Generally this will be...
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Eurekalert (Free subscription) | 09/21/2008
Surgical interventions for many obese children suffering from obstructive sleep apnea may not cure the problem, says new research presented at the 2008 American Academy of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery Foundation Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in Chicago, Ill.
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Red Orbit (Free subscription) | 09/18/2008
BANGOR - A women's health fair, featuring display booths with free health screenings and information, will take place from 1 to 7 p.m. today at the Bangor Mall. Screenings will include blood pressure, cholesterol, body mass index, bone density, sleep disorders and lung volume.
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P.I.S.S.D. (Free subscription) | 09/18/2008
Many people suffer from various sleep disorders. The Social Security Administration recognizes a variety of causes for sleeping disorders including: Sleep Apnea, Bi-Polar Disorder, and Narcolepsy. The first listing is 3.10 for Sleep Related Breathing Disorders. Generally this will be sleep apnea. To establish a disability under this listing Social Security is looking for one of the following: A mean...
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Articles Database (Free subscription) | 09/13/2008
Sleep disorders can affect people in many ways. When sleep disorder keeps a person from falling asleep at night, it wreaks havoc on your daily performance. It affects you as a parent and your productivity at work. So if you’re having trouble going to sleep at night, here are a couple helpful ways to help [...]
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Times of the Internet (Free subscription) | 09/12/2008
Fibromyalgia is a common diagnosis for patients that suffer from sore joints, aching muscles, fatigue, impaired immunity, sleep disorders, disturbed microcirculation, and reduced level of energy. When these symptoms occur side by side with autoimmune symptoms, chances are the patient is suffering from fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is difficult to diagnose as majority of physicians and medical practitioners...
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Red Orbit (Free subscription) | 09/10/2008
Ephrata Community Hospital's sleep disorders support group will meet 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, at the hospital, 175 Martin Ave. Dentist Tammy Balatgek will present "Oral Appliances for Sleep Apnea." For details, call 733-0405, ext. 109.
