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March-April 2005 |
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Understanding Children's Sleep |
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by Regina Patrick |
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Sleep requirements for children can be as simple as allowing them to follow their natural instincts. |
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Treating Insomnia |
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by John D. Zoidis, MD |
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Determining the underlying cause of insomnia is important when developing an effective treatment plan. |
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A Professional Obligation |
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by Chad Whittlef, RPSGT |
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Be aware of the safety and legal risks of fatigue and alertness management in the sleep laboratory. |
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Actigraphy in Adolescents |
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by Vernon R. Pertelle, MBA, RRT, CCM |
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Actigraphy is an objective, unobtrusive measure of sleep at home, which can provide an important outcome measure in clinical practice. |
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First Things First |
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by Rich Smith |
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Providing good sleep hygiene tips is the first step in helping patients get a good night’s rest. |
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R&K Manual Update |
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by Max Hirshkowitz, PhD, DABSM |
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The ongoing work of the digital task force moves closer to providing sleep specialists with an updated version of the R&K Manual. |
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Publisher's Message |
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by Tony Ramos |
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8 to 5 with a Nap Included |
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Guest Editorial |
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by Edward F. Grandi |
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ASAA 2005 Outlook |
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Manufacturing News |
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News |
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Case Report |
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Up and Awake with Down Syndrome |
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by Lawrence T. Chien, MD, ABSM; Robert Lindsey, MS, RPSGT; Michael L. Dunn, RRT, RPSGT; Anne P.Y. Chien, MSN, APN, NP-C; and Kelly L. Phillips, MSN, APN, BC, FNP |
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Nasal CPAP can greatly improve the quality of life of those with Down syndrome who have OSA. |
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Facility Profile |
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Midwest Hospitality |
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by Danielle Cohen |
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Sleepcare Diagnostics creates a warm environment while providing top-notch sleep studies in its Ohio-based sleep center. |
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Web Resources |
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Inside Track |
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Sleep Review interviews Edward Pulwer, executive vice president and group president, respiratory care, VIASYS Healthcare Inc, Conshohocken, Pa. |
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Product Profiles |
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