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July-August 2004 |
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Drowsy Driving: Not Enough ZZZs or Signs of Disease? |
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by Patricia Carroll, RRT, RN, BC, CEN, MS |
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Sleep loss is not always avoidable, but there are steps that can be taken to keep you safer behind the wheel. |
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Why Didn't I Think of That? |
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by John A. Wolfe, RRT |
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Auto-titration of CPAP is an essential tool for diagnosing and treating obstructive sleep apnea. |
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Oral Appliance Therapy With a Twist |
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by Jeffrey Paul Pancer, DDS |
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CPAP mask retention of obese patients can be improved by affixing the mask to their teeth. |
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Nipping Narcolepsy in the Bud |
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by Naseer Masoodi, MD, and Taj M. Jiva, MD |
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The goal of therapy for narcolepsy is controlling its underlying symptoms. |
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Raising the Bar on Health Literacy |
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by Theresa Shumard |
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Misunderstanding diagnostic sleep testing instructions and therapeutic interventions is leading to poor health outcomes. |
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Advantages of Home Testing |
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by Rich Smith |
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Testing for sleep disorders at home can provide much needed services for people who otherwise would go untreated. |
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