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ATS Publishes Clinical Practice Guidelines on Sleep Apnea and Driving

sleepfoundation — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 22:11:06 +0000

The American Thoracic Society has released new clinical practice guidelines on sleep apnea, sleepiness, and driving risk on non-commercial drivers. The new guidelines, which are an update of a 1994...

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Studies Link Fatigue and Sleep to MLB Performance and Career Longevity

sleepfoundation — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 22:18:01 +0000

Two new studies show that fatigue may impair strike-zone judgment during the 162 game Major League Baseball season, and a MLB player’s sleepiness can predict his longevity in the league. read more

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Poor Sleep Linked to PTSD after Heart Attack

sleepfoundation — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 22:23:36 +0000

Clinicians have long speculated that poor sleep may be a mechanism involved in the higher risk of further cardiac events or death among those with post-traumatic stress disorder following a heart...

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Less Sleep Associated with Increased Risk of Crashes for Young Drivers

sleepfoundation — Wed, 29 May 2013 20:11:07 +0000

A study by Alexandra L. C. Martiniuk, M.Sc, Ph.D., of The George Institute for Global Health, Sydney, Australia, and colleagues suggests less sleep per night is associated with a significant increase...

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John Sculley Speaks at AASM Baltimore, presented by SleepMed

sleepfoundation — Wed, 29 May 2013 20:00:12 +0000

Please join us for a special presentation at APSS by John Sculley entitled "Innovative Disruption and Consumerization of Healthcare." Mr. Sculley is former CEO of Apple and PepsiCo and will be...

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Surgery on Adenoid, Tonsils Improves Outcomes in Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea

sleepfoundation — Wed, 29 May 2013 20:05:29 +0000

Children with obstructive sleep apnea who had a common surgery to remove their adenoids and tonsils showed notable improvements in behavior, quality of life and other symptoms compared to those...

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Study Shows the Value of Sleep Specialists in Promoting CPAP Adherence

sleepfoundation — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:45:27 +0000

A new study reports that a consultation with a board certified sleep medicine physician prior to undergoing a diagnostic PSG is predictive of increased 30-day CPAP use. The study appears in the March...

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Penn Study Finds Increased Sleep Could Reduce Rate of Adolescent Obesity

sleepfoundation — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:16:00 +0000

Results show each additional hour of sleep is associated with a lower BMI for teens read more

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Study Links Diabetes Risk to Melatonin Levels

sleepfoundation — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:20:49 +0000

Low nocturnal melatonin secretion levels are associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes read more

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ResMed Appoints Michael Farrell as Chief Executive Officer; Robert Douglas Appointed President and Chief Operating Officer

sleepfoundation — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:41:35 +0000

ResMed Inc. (NYSE: RMD) announced that effective March 1, 2013, Michael ("Mick") Farrell will succeed Dr. Peter C. Farrell as ResMed's chief executive officer (CEO) and be appointed to its board of...

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