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Summer 2001 |
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Pharmacology and Sleep Disorders |
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by Guatam Samadder, MD |
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It is important that clinicians be aware of drugs that alter patients’ sleep or impair daytime alertness, which may compromise their well-being and day-to-day activities. |
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Reimbursement Part I: Contracting |
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by Michael J. Breus, PhD, ABSM |
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In order to receive better reimbursement from insurance companies, directors should review terms, Current Procedural Terminology codes, and existing cost structures before negotiating. |
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Hypertension and OSA |
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by Taj M. Jiva, MD |
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Neurogenic, hormonal, and local regulatory systems play significant roles in hypertension and cardiovascular diseases |
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Comparing Different Methodologies Used in Wrist Actigraphy |
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by Stephen W. and Jennifer R. Spiro |
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With the capabilities now available to allow for digital integration procedures to be incorporated into small, lightweight ambulatory activity monitors, it may be an opportune time to re-evaluate this suggestion and open a discussion among the members of sleep specialists on the matter |
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Multiple Delivery Methods for Treating Insomnia |
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by Kenneth M.A. MacMahon, PhD, and Colin A. Espie, PhD |
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Self-help and cognitive behavioral therapy have been proven to be effective methods for treating chronic insomnia |
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