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Surgery only effective for few kids with sleep apnea: Study  -  25 Mar 2008
The Money Times,...by Jyoti Pal - March 25, 2008 - 0 comments Surgery may provide only short-term relief for some children with sleep-disordered breathing, say researchers at

A worse night's sleep, due to nerve damage  -  25 Mar 2008
Daily Pennsylvanian,Penn researchers have discovered that sleep apnea - a disorder characterized by periodic lapses in breathing while asleep, usually due to an obstructed

Watch-PAT From Itamar Medical To Be Included As An Accepted  -  25 Mar 2008
Medical Design Online,This means that physicians will be reimbursed by Medicare for using the Watch-PAT to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea in Medicare beneficiaries and for any

Home Tests for Sleep Apnea  -  Mar 21, 2008
U.S. News & World Report,By Adam Voiland Raymond Miles has obstructive sleep apnea, a breathing disorder in which the airway closes repeatedly during sleep and cuts off oxygen to

think I'm sexy? Apnea aid raises doubts  -  Mar 21, 2008
MSNBCPeople with obstructive sleep apnea have a problem that causes their airways to collapse during sleep, cutting off breathing sometimes dozens â€” or even

Molecular Biology Of Sleep Apnea Could Lead To New Treatments  -  Mar 19, 2008
Science Daily (press release)Sleep apnea is a condition characterized by temporary breathing interruptions during sleep, in which disruptions can occur dozens or even hundreds of times

Medicare to expand coverage for patients with sleep apnea  -  Mar 20, 2008
Pittsburgh Post Gazette,Obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, is a condition in which a person temporarily stops breathing, sometimes for as long as a minute at a time,

Ask Mayo Clinic: Take care, not pills, for good night's sleep  -  Mar 23, 2008
Post-Bulletin,That's important for some people because excess weight can cause sleep disturbances such as sleep apnea, a disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and

ResMed to gain from sleep apnea insurance move  -  Mar 13, 2008
ReutersThe US decision would affect up to 4 million people covered by Medicare who may suffer from some form of sleep apnea, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid

Sleeping Sickness  -  Mar 21, 2008
NewsweekA diagnosis of sleep apnea was the door to a completely new way of looking at the world. By Ralph Greco Jr. | Newsweek Web Exclusive Please fill in the

Sound Effects  -  Mar 21, 2008
NewsweekShe suffered from sleep apnea, a condition in which patients stop breathing repeatedly as they sleep and can wake up as many as 100 times a nightâ€”often

Sleep apnea costly for older adults  -  Mar 7, 2008
Reuters India,NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Elderly and middle-aged adults with obstructive sleep apnea may be a bigger drain on healthcare services than their counterparts

US Medicare to issue sleep, oxygen product rates  -  Mar 20, 2008
Reuters..."We expect significant cuts for sleep apnea, oxygen, hospital beds and diabetes test strips," Stanford Group analyst David Blaszczak wrote in an investor

Device worn in mouth may curb sleep apnea  -  Mar 3, 2008
Indianapolis Star,How can a dentist help people with sleep apnea? Answer: Sleep-related breathing disorders are characterized by different levels of airway collapse.

Home sleep test for sleep apnea approved by Medicare  -  Mar 17, 2008
News-Medical.net,The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in the United States have given approval for new sleep test to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Sleeping your way to health  -  Mar 21, 2008
Daily Record,By DON GRONNING Dianna Sheets talks over her sleep apnea with Dr. Geoffrey Greenberg at the sleep clinic in Ellensburg. In addition to having a negative

Apnea self-test attracts funding  -  Mar 6, 2008
Baltimore Sun,Sleep Solutions developed a home testing device for obstructive sleep apnea, a breathing condition that affects 15 to 20 percent of the population.

The science of sleep  -  Mar 20, 2008
Portsmouth Herald News,Sleep apnea, which affects an estimated 5 percent of people in the United States, is one of the most serious sleep disorders, and one that is not always

Sleepwalking Easily Spotted After Sleep Deprivation  -  Mar 24, 2008
eMaxHealth.com,Some 10 patients with mild sleep apnea and leg movement were added to the group. All participants were monitored in a laboratory during a night for baseline

Sleep Wellness Institute launches at-home apnea tool  -  Mar 11, 2008
Milwaukee Small Business Times,The Sleep Wellness Institute, the state's largest sleep disorders diagnosis and treatment center, will now offer an inexpensive sleep apnea screening tool

Sleep disorders linked to child hyperactivity  -  Mar 19, 2008
Joliet Herald News,Between 1 and 3 percent of children ages 2 to 5 years old have obstructive sleep apnea, according to American Sleep Apnea Association.

Doctor Q&A: Does my son need to have his tonsils and adenoids removed?  -  Mar 19, 2008
OCRegister,Q. I just read your very informative Q&A regarding snoring and sleep apnea in children. I have a 4Â½ -year-old son who always snores when sleeping (has done

AWAKE of Le Mars Participates in National Sleep Apnea Awareness Day  -  Mar 10, 2008
KTIV,The AWAKE (Alert, Well and Keeping Energetic) of Le Mars hosts its annual National Sleep Apnea Awareness Day program on Tuesday, March 11, 2008.

Zs don't always equal rest  -  Mar 19, 2008
Aurora Beacon News,But when he began having trouble staying awake at work, he finally had that sleep study, learned he had moderate obstructive sleep apnea and was fitted with

Twin beds may benefit marriages  -  Mar 22, 2008
United Press InternationalAbout 25 percent of British adults snore, the British Snoring and Sleep Apnea Association said. The problem may cost their partners two hours of sleep every

Medical Edge: Best to treat sleep apnea immediately  -  Mar 7, 2008
Post-Bulletin,Can I have obstructive sleep apnea? ANSWER: Yes, it's possible. A common stereotype of someone with sleep apnea is a man who carries excess weight and

Sleep Knowledge  -  Mar 24, 2008
EsquireSleep apnea, a breathing disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep, is estimated to affect more than 12 million people.

Good nights' sleep hard to come by for some  -  Mar 12, 2008
Atlanta Journal Constitution,In many cases, patients battling for sleep suffer from sleep apnea, depression or anxiety â€” all of which typically need medical or psychological

Obstructive sleep apnea a risk factor for death in stroke patients  -  Mar 4, 2008
Medicexchange,Obstructive sleep apnea is a risk factor for early death in patients who have had a stroke, according to findings published in the February 11th issue of

Hospitals work to correct sleep disorders  -  Mar 4, 2008
MLive.com,Sleep apnea is a disorder involving involuntary interruptions of breathing during sleep. The two types are: An estimated 1500 fatalities and 71000 injuries

Getting adequate sleep can improve quality of life  -  Mar 18, 2008
Southtown Star,It may be a symptom of one of the most common sleep disorders, sleep apnea, where the soft tissues of the throat collapse, restricting airflow.

Overcoming apnea  -  Mar 12, 2008
Myrtle Beach Sun News,Question | My husband was recently diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. His doctor wants him to use a special machine, which seems cumbersome,

Parents Play Important Role in Detecting Sleep Problems in Children  -  Mar 19, 2008
PressZoom (press release),...â€œStill, sleep studies have proven extremely valuable in diagnosing and treating an array of sleep disorders from sleep apnea to restless leg syndrome,â€?

Treating Sleep Apnea  -  Mar 4, 2008
KOMU-TV,JEFFERSON CITY - One in five middle-aged Americans does not get enough sleep due to sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a disorder that affects over 6 million

Third Product Challenge Announced By CPAP and Sleep Apnea ...  -  Mar 7, 2008
PR Web (press release),A CPAP user recently diagnosed with Sleep Apnea relies on their physician to recommend quality products and serve as a specialist that will help resolve any

Studies help those with sleep apnea  -  Mar 3, 2008
WOOD-TV,Sleep disorders come in various forms, but Dr. William Katz from the Metro Health sleep laboratory in Wyoming said obstructive sleep apnea is the most

Young Men with Sleep Apnea Have Higher Risk of Death  -  Mar 4, 2008
Online - International News Network,ISLAMABAD: Most patients referred for evaluation of sleep apnea, a condition in which airways become blocked during sleep and breathing stops for brief

Expert Immediately Available to Discuss Obstructive Sleep Apnea  -  Mar 3, 2008
PR Web (press release),While for many, this is nothing more than an annual inconvenience, for about 18 million Americans sleeplessness due to Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a

Obstructive Sleep Apnea  -  Feb 29, 2008
WSOCtv.com,Sleep apnea is the term used to describe brief periods of breathing cessation during sleep. The temporary loss of oxygen causes a slight arousal (not

Good rest critical to well-being  -  Mar 19, 2008
Aurora Beacon News,Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a common condition associated with loud snoring and episodes of stopping breathing during sleep, has been linked to high

Sleep Apnea Is a Serious Disorder  -  Feb 29, 2008
Fox Central Oregon,It may surprise you that obstructive sleep apnea is as prevalent as adult diabetes and asthma. Eighteen million Americans suffer from obstructive sleep

Insomnia can signal bigger problems  -  Mar 19, 2008
Fort Worth Star Telegram,Perhaps the most-often-missed condition that can cause insomnia in women is obstructive sleep apnea. OSA occurs when people stop breathing momentarily

Sleep apnea surgery  -  Feb 25, 2008
News 14 Carolina,People who suffer from sleep apnea may not remember the sudden awakenings, but they still take a serious toll on their health. Eileen Lightcap used to feel

Off the sleep end  -  Mar 22, 2008
Edmonton Sun,...have a dust-mite allergy), and the result has been restful sleep with no snoring, sleep apnea, stuffy noses, night-time coughing or overheating.

Hospital opens new sleep lab  -  Mar 18, 2008
The Republican - MassLive.com,Nationally, the most studied sleep disorder is sleep apnea, a cessation of breathing during sleep that is the major cause of excessive daytime sleepiness.

Sleep apnea screening option available  -  Mar 5, 2008
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Obesity-linked sleep disorder plagues productivity, health care costs  -  Mar 12, 2008
Journal Record (subscription),Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder â€“ one that has been linked to obesity â€“ where breathing pauses take place up to 100 times per night, sometimes for a

Adult ailments find new victims in obese kids  -  Mar 24, 2008
Modesto Bee,..."We are encountering lipid disorders, sleep apnea and hypertension with good frequency in our practices." The trend can be seen in the rising number of

US Medicare decision  -  Mar 16, 2008
Sydney Morning Herald,...treatment to CPAP, which many patients simply cannot tolerate. We, therefore, accelerate the demand for the SomnoMed dental sleep apnea device in the US."

Sleep center offers a good night's rest  -  Mar 6, 2008
Westport Minuteman,I had Obstructive Sleep Apnea, a condition in which my upper airways became blocked, depriving me of oxygen and waking me up for brief seconds at a time

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