The prevalence of mild sleep-disordered breathing in young children may fluctuate seasonally, suggests a research abstract presented at SLEEP 2010. Results indicate that in summer and fall the prevalence of mild sleep-disordered breathing in e
Read MoreWatermark Medical Inc, a privately held medical products and services company currently servicing the sleep-disordered breathing market, completed a $15 million equity investment from CA Technologies. According to a company statement, Waterm
Read MoreAmong abstracts highlighted at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 46th Annual Meeting, a randomized, controlled study examining the value of yoga designed specifically for cancer survivors found that a 4-week yoga program helped th
Read MoreAlthough incident parasomnias are uncommon as children enter adolescence, parasomnias present in preadolescents may persist into the teen years, according to a research abstract presented at SLEEP 2010. Results indicate that the rate of persis
Read MoreSleep apnea may cause metabolic changes that increase insulin resistance, according to researchers from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. The intermittent hypoxia associated with sleep apnea causes a distinct drop in insulin sensitivi
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