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May-June 2002 |
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The Role of Modafinil in Treating Sleep Disorders |
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by Daniel Loube, MD; Ralph Pascualy, MD; Jennie Sy; and Sally Soest |
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Modafinil is a unique and relatively benign CNS stimulant that can effectively promote wakefulness in patients with excessive daytime somnolence |
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Defining REM Sleep Behavioral Disorder |
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by Theresa Shumard |
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RBD can be diagnosed using polysomnography and clinical data, which include an increase in chin muscle tone, excessive chin or limb phasic muscle twitching, or violent behaviors |
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Diagnosing Patients with COPD and OSA |
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by Mehrgan Sokhandan, MD, and Freddie E. Wilson, MD |
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Patients can benefit from polysomnography when there is evidence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and obstructive sleep apnea |
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Melatonin and Circadian Rhythm Disorder |
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by Taj M. Jiva, MD |
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Circadian rhythm disorder can be treated with melatonin; however, because of its unpredictable effects, further research in chronobiotics is needed |
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Distraction Osteogenesis |
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by Stephanie J. Drew, DMD |
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An old surgical technique is now being used from infancy to adulthood for the treatment of sleep disordered breathing |
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ADHD and Pediatrics |
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by Gary L. Montgomery, MD |
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and poor school performance are associated with sleep disorders in pediatrics such as frequent arousals and sleep onset and maintenance problems |
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Pharmacological Effects on REM |
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by Taj M. Jiva, MD |
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Drug effects on REM sleep include responses to medications that decrease and increase REM sleep and the withdrawal of REM-suppressing drugs |
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Publisher's Message |
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by Tony Ramos and Paige Smith |
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Keep On Truckin' |
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Guest Editorial |
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Freedon at What Cost? |
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by Kendall R. White, RPSGT, and Paula Williams, MA, RPSGT |
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The trucking industry among others is paying for their sleep as America continues to become a 24-hour society with increased demands around the clock. |
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Dental Sleep Medicine |
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by Don A. Pantino, DDS |
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Advancing the Field |
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Sleep Management |
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by Michael J. Breus, PhD, ABSM |
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Show Me the Money! |
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Manufacturing News |
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Case Report |
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Treating Restless Legs Syndrome |
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by Jennifer D. James, RPSGT |
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A 45-year-old female patient was accurately diagnosed with PLMD associated with arousals and RLS through the skills of a dedicated sleep technician and interpreting physician team. |
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Facility Profile |
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Ranking High |
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by Carol Daus |
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The Sleep Disorders Center of Alabama continues to expand its services through education, recruitment, research, and value-added services. |
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Spotlight |
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Leading the Way |
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by Chris Wolski |
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Sleep Services of America is leading the sleep industry by providing full-service sleep laboratories at more than 80 locations in 11 states. |
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Product Profiles |
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The Inside Track |
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Sleep Review interviews John Miclot, president of the home care division at Respironics |
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Advertiser Index |
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