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Fellowship Focused Upon Research Devoted to Sleep and Breathing
Sleep Review - Special Report

"The AASM has appointed a task force to produce standards for positive airway pressure techniques, according to a letter from Michael H. Silber, MbChB, president of the AASM. The task force has been assigned the responsibility of producing a document standardizing such techniques."
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AASM to Develop Recommendations for Titration of Positive Airway Pressure, Announces Grant Recipient for Portable Monitoring Study
Sleep Review - Special Report

"The AASM has appointed a task force to produce standards for positive airway pressure techniques, according to a letter from Michael H. Silber, MbChB, president of the AASM. The task force has been assigned the responsibility of producing a document standardizing such techniques."
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FDA Requests Label Change for All Sleep Disorder Drug Products
U.S. Food & Drug Administration: March 14, 2007

"The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has requested that all manufacturers of sedative-hypnotic drug products, a class of drugs used to induce and/or maintain sleep, strengthen their product labeling to include stronger language concerning potential risks. These risks include severe allergic reactions and complex sleep-related behaviors, which may include sleep-driving."
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$4 Trillion US Health Cost Predicted Within a Decade
Sleep Review: March 14, 2007

"According to last year’s Institute of Medicine Report on sleep disorders, an estimated 50 to 70 million Americans chronically suffer from disorders of sleep and wakefulness that have been associated with a wide range of health consequences (hypertension, diabetes, obesity, depression, heart attack, and stroke) linked to the rapidly increasing cost of public health care."
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Diabetes & Sleep Apnea
KTNV Las Vegas News, Health Connections: March 9, 2007

"The quality of my sleep has improved tremendously since using CPAP. I use it to reap the benefits of a quality night's sleep, including increased energy and low blood glucose levels."
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Trucker with Sleep Apnea to be Tried for Manslaughter
Sleep Review Magazine: February 21, 2007

"A truck driver involved in a deadly collision that killed a mother and her son was aware that he had sleep apnea, adding controversy to a trial set to begin August 20."
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Researchers Publish First Working Model that Explains How Biological Clocks Work
EurekAlert: February 12, 2007

"Science has known for decades that biological clocks govern the behavior of everything from humans to lowly bread mold. These ticking timekeepers hold the key to many diseases, annoy passengers on intercontinental flights and can mean life or death for small creatures trying to...
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Accreditation Preparation
Sleep Review Issue: January / February 2007

"Understanding the accreditation process from application through the site visit is key to a timely and desired result. In many states, Medicare is requiring free-standing sleep centers to become accredited within..."
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Are People Experiencing Sleep Problems Following the Terrorist Attacks on September 11?
by Meir H. Kryger, MD - sleepmatters: Winter, 2002

"Sleeplessness is quite widespread. I have received enquiries from people who have never had this problem and don't know anyone who was directly affected by the attack. It is possible that we are seeing something new..."
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I Have a Loved One Who is Suffering from Alzheimer's Disease
by Sonia Ancoli-Israel, PhD - sleepmatters: Winter, 2001

"The problem with Alzheimer's disease, as well as other forms of dementia, is that the disease has negative effects on the sleep/wake cycle. The greater the degree of dementia, the sleepier the patient is..."
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Sleep Problems in Children
National Sleep Foundation

"In addition to the distractions of television, video games, siblings and the need to rebel against bedtime, sleep can be a problem for many children. Sleep problems in children can range from trouble falling asleep to terrors during the night. If they do not resolve themselves quickly..."
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Sleep Logistics - Improved Sleep Solutions for Any Age

"Everyone deserves a good night's sleep, but for many, sweet dreams don't come naturally, seriously impacting health."
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