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Serotonin and REM Sleep Linked to Depression

Published on Friday, 17 May 2013 14:47
"This study reveals a novel role of the lateral habenula, linking serotonin and REM sleep, which suggests that an hyperactive habenula in patients with depression may cause altered REM sleep," according to the authors.

Sleep Problems May Increase Risk for Prostate Cancer

Published on Friday, 17 May 2013 14:40
Men who reported sleep problems, including difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep, had up to a twofold increased risk for prostate cancer.

Bedtime Regularity Predicts CPAP Compliance

Published on Friday, 17 May 2013 14:27
A new study suggests that regularity of bedtime prior to initiation of CPAP therapy is an important factor that may influence treatment compliance in adults with OSA.

Anesthesia Selection Impacts Outcomes in Patients with Sleep Apnea Undergoing Joint Replacement

Published on Wednesday, 08 May 2013 13:43
Using regional anesthesia instead of general anesthesia in patients with sleep apnea undergoing total joint replacement decreases major complications by 17%.

House Bill Would Stop Round 2 Competitive Bidding

Published on Wednesday, 08 May 2013 13:23
Senior members of the House Ways and Means Committee introduced a bill that will prevent CMS from implementing the Round 2 bidding program and replace it with a market pricing program.

Zolpidem-related ER Visits Rise Sharply

Published on Wednesday, 08 May 2013 13:15
A new report shows that the number of emergency department visits involving adverse reactions to the sleep medication zolpidem rose nearly 220% from 6,111 visits in 2005 to 19,487 visits in 2010.

Philips Introduces OmniLab Advanced Sleep Titration System

Published on Friday, 03 May 2013 11:11
Philips Respironics launched the OmniLab Advanced multi-mode titration system, featuring eight sleep therapy modes, including auto CPAP and auto bi-level.

Editor's Message: Strength in Numbers

Published on Thursday, 02 May 2013 12:43
The nation’s largest private sleep diagnostics and therapy provider and a leading home sleep testing services company merge to provide a balanced approach to sleep medicine.

American Sleep Apnea Association 2.0

Published on Thursday, 02 May 2013 12:31
The ASAA is undertaking a new set of initiatives to address the needs of sleep apnea patients.

NSF Presents Lifetime Achievement Award

Published on Monday, 29 April 2013 16:22
Timothy A. Roehrs, PhD, this year’s recipient of the National Sleep Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award, has “planted the flag of sleep research” in little explored areas and continues to produce groundbreaking results.

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