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Melatonin: Nature's Mysterious Sleep Chemical |
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by Luciano Ribeiro Pinto, Jr, MD, PhD, and Sérgio Tufik, MD, PhD |
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The effects of melatonin on sleep onset are recognized but still poorly understood. |
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When to Use Oral Appliances for OSA Treatment |
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by John Basile, BS, RRT |
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Some patients are pushing for oral appliance therapy, but it is not the right treatment for all cases. |
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The Effects of a 24-Hour Society |
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by Gary Zammit, PhD |
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Shift work sleep disorder is a reality of today’s world, but there are treatment options. |
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CPAP and Periodic Limb Movements |
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by David F. Wolfe, MSEd, RRT, RPSGT, AE-C, Kathleen M. Beney, MS, RRT-NPS, and Brian Fogu, BS, RRT |
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A study examines a possible link between the two. |
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Examining Pediatric OSA Surgery |
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by Kasey K. Li, DDS, MD, FACS |
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Although useful for many, the popular adenotonsillectomy treatment is not a cure-all. |
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The Pediatric Scoring Challenge |
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by Tat-Kong Wong, MBBS, and Carole L. Marcus, MBChB |
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An examination of the issues involved in tracking arousals in children with OSAS. |
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The Profession of Sleep Technology |
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by Lawrence J. Epstein, MD |
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Sleep technology requires its own specialized training programs. |
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Letter to the Editor |
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Sleep Disorders in the Elderly |
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Editor's Message |
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by Lena Kauffman |
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New Beginnings |
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Guest Editorial |
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Talking About Our Sleep Debt |
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by William C. Dement, MD, PhD |
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Revisiting the status of sleep awareness 5 years after the founding of Sleep Review. |
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News |
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Case Report |
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Broken Dreams |
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by Lawrence T. Chien, MD, FAAP, FAAN, ABSM, and Anne PY Chien, MSN, APN, NP-C |
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A disturbing case of abnormal behavior during slow-wave sleep raises questions about the incidence of violence during sleep. |
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Cover Story: Facility Profile: Gold Coast |
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by Rich Smith |
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Sleep Health & Wellness NW strikes success in Oregon |
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Product Profiles |
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