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May-June 2003 |
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The adverse health effects of sleep restriction |
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by Najib T. Ayas, MD, MPH |
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Because the demands of our 24/7 society are so great, studies suggest that sleep should not be considered a luxury, but instead one of the cornerstones of a healthy lifestyle. |
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Sleep in Aging: Questions to Fulfill a Lifetime of Research |
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by Caroline Drapeau, BSc, and Julie Carrier, PhD |
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It is important to determine the consequences of age-related changes in all aspects of life in order to develop new strategies to help older individuals cope with sleep-wake cycle regularity challenges. |
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Recognizing and Managing RLS and PLMD |
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by John D. Zoidis, MD |
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Optimal management of RLS and PLMD depends on accurate diagnosis, including identification of possible triggers and institution of the appropriate therapeutic modalities |
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Exloring Auto-adjust Nasal PAP |
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by Peter Bliss, BME; Robert McCoy, BSM, RRT; and Todd Eiken, RPSGT |
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Selecting appropriate auto-adjust nasal PAP devices is important as it may impact the efficacy of treatment. |
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The Effects of Zaleplon and Zolpidem on Driving Performance |
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by Joris C. Verster, PhD, and Edmund R. Volkerts, PhD |
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Recent research has shown that patients treated with zaleplon report higher quality of general functioning in society than before treatment. |
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Prevention-The Key to Treating OSA/SDB- Part II |
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by Brian G. Palmer, DDS |
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Many morphometric features that put adults at risk for OSA/SDB are present during childhood and it is important for sleep specialists to recognize these features and treat them early. |
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Editor's Message |
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As The Clock Ticks |
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by Paige Smith |
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Guest Editorial |
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Managing and Mitigating Fatigue |
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by Melissa M. Mallis, PhD |
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The NASA Ames Fatigue Countermeasures Group makes great strides to examine the extent to which fatigue, sleep loss, and circadian disruption affect pilot performance. |
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Industry News |
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Facility Profile |
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A Model For Success |
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by Carol Daus |
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The Boston-based Newton Sleep Center maintains success by using an individualized approach to solve its patients’ sleep problems. |
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Case Report |
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A Case of Parasomnia |
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by Taj M. Jiva, MD, and Naseer Masoodi, MD |
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A 28-year-old male with a history of sleepwalking benefitted from taking sertraline and clonazepam as well as avoiding stressful situations and maintaining a regular sleep schedule. |
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Sleep Management |
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by Michael J. Breus, PhD |
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Protecting Patient Information and Data Transfer Solutions |
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Dental Sleep Medicine |
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Prevention Convention |
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by Don A. Pantino, DDS |
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Product Profiles |
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Inside Track |
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Sleep Review interviews Joe Doria, general manager (acting) at Nellcor Puritan Bennett (Melville) Ltd, and Mark Rizk, RPSGT, product manager, sleep products of Nihon Kohden America. |
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Viewpoint: Promoting Public Awareness |
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by Vyto Kab |
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Sleep professionals need to remain at the center of their evolving industry in order to promote awareness of sleep issues to the public. |
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Manufacturing News |
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