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Winter 2001 |
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Isolated Sleep Paralysis |
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by Robert L. Lindsey, MS, RPSGT, and Paula G. Williams, MA, CRTT, RPSGT |
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An observational study of the incidence of isolated sleep paralysis in health care workers shows that it may be managed through balancing circadian rhythms, sleep, and social factors |
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Gender Differences in Symptoms Associated with Sleep Apnea |
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by Jessica J. Runyon, Greg Maislin, MA, MS, and Richard J. Schwab, MD |
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A study at the Penn Center for Sleep Disorders showed significant differences in the way men and women report symptoms of sleep apnea by using various methods of measurements |
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Suitable Candidates for Split-night Protocols |
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by Leon Rosenthal, MD |
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An algorithm including body mass index, neck size, and excessive daytime sleepiness is a viable tool for predicting likely candidates for split-night protocols |
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Team Assessment of OSA Patients |
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by Kent E. Moore, MD, DDS |
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Interaction among sleep-medicine physicians, cardiologists, and pulmonologists working in a truly multidisciplinary venue is needed to adequately assess patients with OSA |
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Home Sleep Studies |
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by Liz Finch |
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Home sleep testing becomes more accepted as technology advances and the need for sleep testing becomes more prevalent |
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Polysomnography: What Counts and How to Count It |
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by Richard S. Rosenberg, PhD |
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In order to interpret polysomnograms accurately, clinicians must be aware of recording conditions such as the transducers used, filter and gain settings, and display parameters |
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Bringing Therapy to Light |
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by Daniel F. Kripke, MD, and Richard T. Loving, RN, DNSc |
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The outlook is bright for patients with sleep disorders and/or depression who undergo light treatment |
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