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Real-time Monitoring of Human Alertness |
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by Robin Álvarez, MSc; Francisco del Pozo; M. Elena Hernando, PhD; Enrique Gómez, PhD; Antonio Jiménez, MD; and Rosario Carpizo, MD |
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A recent study accurately classified 17 out of 20 individuals’ different stages of human alertness based on the spectral shape of brain activity. |
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Oral Appliance Therapy for SBD |
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by Jeffrey Pancer, DDS |
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It is important for physicians in the field of sleep medicine to consider oral appliance therapy as a treatment option for patients with sleep-disordered breathing. |
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Panic Attacks and Sleep Disorders |
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by Regina Patrick, RPSGT |
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Tests such as overnight sleep studies, manometry, pH monitoring, or electroencephalography can help physicians determine if patients complaining of nocturnal panic attacks have possible sleep disorders. |
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Factors That Affect Insomnia |
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by Taj M. Jiva, MD |
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There may be more than one causal factor playing a role in the pathogenesis of poor sleep. |
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Presidents’ Message: Getting Better With Age |
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by Curtis Pickelle and Tony Ramos |
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Guest Editorial |
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Yes, I Am A.W.A.K.E. Now |
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by Dave Hargett |
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A successfully treated sleep apnea patient becomes involved in the American Sleep Apnea Association, which is dedicated to promoting voluntary mutual support groups, research, and continuous improvement of care. |
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Industry News |
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Letters to the Editor |
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Facility Profile |
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Sleeping Soundly in the Rockies |
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by Liz Finch |
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The Sleep Center at National Jewish Medical and Research Center in Denver maintains its excellence through education, research, and offering comprehensive care |
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Spotlight |
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Atlanta Offers a Peach of a School |
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by C.A. Wolski |
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The Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine and Technology sets its sights on providing high-quality continuing education for sleep technologists and physicians through on- and off-site live courses. |
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Case Report |
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Sleep Apnea and the Dialysis Patient |
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by Daniel B. Carlsen |
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A 49-year-old man on maintenance hemodialysis, diagnosed with severe OSA was treated successfully with bilevel pressure therapy dropping his ESS score from 20 down to 6. |
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Manufacturing News |
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Product Profiles |
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Inside Track |
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Sleep Review interviews David C. Weiler, GSEC, CCNA, CIO/ security officer at Precision Diagnostics, and Kevin Asp, CRT, RPSGT, CEO and founder of Sleep Technology Institute. |
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Experts here are available to answer all your questions!