Archives: Sleep Disorders
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March 2008
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Insomnia: sleep you can only dream of
From MedWorm: Consumer Health News | March 28, 2008Lucy Atkins takes a wide-eyed look at insomnia treatments. (Source: Telegraph Health) more
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Insomnia Chronic and Common Among US Adolescents
From Medscape Headlines | March 28, 2008A new study suggests that insomnia among adolescents in the United States is chronic and common, with a prevalence that is as high as or higher... more
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CPAP Reduces Mortality, Morbidity in Heart Failure With Sleep Apnea...
From Medscape Headlines | March 27, 2008Therapy with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is highly beneficial in patients with heart failure and obstructive sleep apnea, Japanese... more
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Sleep Deprivation Fosters Inactivity
From Health News from Medical News Today | March 27, 2008As many as one in four people have some type of sleeping disorder, but only half are diagnosed, said researcher William G. Herbert, Ph.D... more
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With his partner Pimp C gone, Bun B carries on
| March 27, 2008
From Los Angeles TimesIT'S Bun B's 35th birthday and he says he isn't doing anything to celebrate. The Houston rap legend has a rare day off at home before heading... more
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'twofold to fivefold' increase in personal problems reported by...
From MedWorm: Consumer Health News | March 24, 2008Documenting a "twofold to fivefold" increase in personal problems among adolescents with persistent sleeplessness, public health researchers... more
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Adolescents with chronic insomnia report 'twofold to fivefold' increase...
From MedWorm: Consumer Health News | March 23, 2008Chronic insomnia is costing adolescents more than sleep. It's been linked to a wide range of physical, psychological and interpersonal problems... more
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Adolescents with chronic insomnia lose more than sleep
From MedWorm: Consumer Health News | March 22, 2008Documenting a "twofold to fivefold" increase in personal problems among adolescents with persistent sleeplessness, public health researchers... more
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U.S. Medicare Cuts Oxygen, Apnea Pay Rates
From Medscape Headlines | March 21, 2008The U.S. government cut Medicare rates for oxygen therapy, sleep apnea and other products, a move likely to hurt Apria Healthcare Group Inc... more
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First detailed look at the molecular pathways underlying sleep apnea...
From MedWorm: Consumer Health News | March 21, 2008Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have provided, for the first time, a detailed look at the molecular pathways... more
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Molecular biology of sleep apnea could lead to new treatments
From MedWorm: Consumer Health News | March 20, 2008Researchers have provided, for the first time, a detailed look at the molecular pathways underlying sleep apnea. The team found that in an... more
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Adolescents With Chronic Insomnia Lose More Than Sleep
From ScienceDaily: Health & Medicine News | March 20, 2008Chronic insomnia is costing adolescents more than sleep. It's been linked to a wide range of physical, psychological and interpersonal problems... more
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Molecular Biology Of Sleep Apnea Could Lead To New Treatments
From ScienceDaily: Health & Medicine News | March 19, 2008Researchers have provided, for the first time, a detailed look at the molecular pathways underlying sleep apnea. The team found that in an... more
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CMS Approves Reimbursement for CPAP Based on Home Diagnosis of OSA
From Medscape Headlines | March 17, 2008The CMS announced that it has expanded coverage for continuous positive airway pressure devices to include those who have been diagnosed with... more
