Sleep Disorders

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 01:36pm

Dr. Barry Krakow answers a question about split-night sleeping schedules.

Tags: Sleep, Video Blog

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 01:25pm

Most of us know whether we’re a lark who likes to beat the sunrise, or an owl who prefers to work by moonlight. Larks function best in the morning and tire through the day, whereas owls feel sharper as the day goes on and reach their optimum level at around 9 o’clock at night. Owls tend to envy larks, though, especially when they hear about their counterparts who can rise before the su[...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 09:42am

[PRESS RELEASE 4 December 2009] For obese men, a dramatic weight loss can be an effective way to improve moderate to severe sleep apnoea, scientists at Karolinska Institutet report. Those with severe sleep apnoea when the study began benefited most from weight loss. Kari Johansson Photo: Lisbeth Linden, Expert “Our findings suggest that weight loss may be [...]

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Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 09:42am

PRESS RELEASE- 4 December 2009- For obese men, a dramatic weight loss can be an effective way to improve moderate to severe sleep apnoea, scientists at Karolinska Institutet report. Those with severe sleep apnoea when the study began benefited most from weight loss. “Our findings suggest that weight loss may be an effective treatment strategy for [...]

Tags: Obesity and Sleep Apnea, apnea hypopnea index, AHI, Weight Loss, body mass, obese men

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 09:20am

  OTTAWA, ON — Chances are that if you personally don’t snore, you know someone who does. And if you know a snorer, then you may very well have been disturbed by it. Snoring is a symptom of sleep apnea, and according to the National Institutes of Health, sleep apnea affects more than 12 million [...]

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Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 09:16am

(Press Release)- Guidepoint Global, LLC, a leading primary research firm, today announced the launch of their Sleep Apnea Tracker, a monthly longitudinal data release that monitors and projects trends and market share in the worldwide Sleep Apnea market. The Sleep Apnea Tracker captures actual patient usage for 87 different Sleep Apnea mask brands sold in the [...]

Tags: Sleep Apnea, Sleep Apnea Devices, Sleep Apnea Treatments, sleep apnea markets, cpap mask, Sleep Apnea Mask

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 at 11:31pm

There are varying degrees of severity of sleep apnea, so you need to know what you’re dealing with if you have been diagnosed with this condition. You should also know that obstructive sleep apnea is one of the more severe stages of this condition and it actually involves the stopping of breathing due to an obstruction in the airway. It is this type of sleep apnea that can cause the most p[...]

Tags: Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sleep Apnea, Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatments

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 at 08:21pm

Again the iPhone has covered another part of our lives, particularly the ones with sleeping problems. The Reggie White Sleep Disorder Research and Education Foundation has releases a free iPhone app which aids users in finding out if they are at risk of sleep apnea. It combines three screening tools used by sleep specialists to determine an individual’s risk of having or developing the s[...]

Tags: Sleep Disorders, sleeping problems, gadget, Sleep Cures, screening tools, aids

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 at 04:08pm

Let’s be thankful that the sleep disorder suffered by a British man who unwittingly killed his wife in his sleep is extremely rare. When the Associated Press reported on an unusual murder case out of England, it soon got lots of attention and raised more than a few intrigued eyebrows. Brian Thomas, who pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, was accused of killing his wife of nearly 40[...]

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 at 12:04pm

Repeated use of the drug popularly known as “ecstasy” significantly raises the risk of developing sleep apnea in otherwise healthy young adults with no other known risk factors for the sleep disturbance, a new study by Johns Hopkins scientists suggests. The finding is the latest highlighting the potential dangers of the amphetamine-style chemical, currently used [...]

Tags: Diabetes, sleep research, Sleep Apnea Effects, health problems, john hopkins, ecstacy

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 at 11:32am

By Kent Faulk More snorers these days are going to sleep with air hoses strapped to their heads for their health and the sanity of their loved ones. Researchers have looked at various techniques, surgeries, devices and medicines to develop a more comfortable way to combat snoring and sleep apnea. But 28 years after it was introduced, [...]

Tags: Sleep Apnea, Sleep Apnea Devices, sleep medicine, Daytime Sleepiness, treatment for sleep apnea, cpap mask

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 at 11:13am

The Reggie White Sleep Disorders Research & Education Foundation has developed a free iPhone application that enables users to determine if they are at risk for sleep apnea, the sleep disorder that contributed to the death of NFL Hall of Famer Reggie White. (Press Release)-West Allis, WI- The Reggie White Sleep Disorders Research and Education Foundation [...]

Tags: Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sleep Apnea Treatments, Sleep Apnea Tests, News, OSA, Sleep Apnea Disorder

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 at 10:27am

Dr. Barry Krakow discusses an article written in the Los Angeles Times about the connection between sleep and aging.

Tags: Sleep, Video Blog, Aging

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 at 04:02am

Houston researchers’ new method doesn’t stack up sensors on patients By  TODD ACKERMAN Using computer algorithms and infrared imaging, Houston researchers have created a test for sleep apnea that detects the common but potentially serious disorder without a tangle of sensors attached to the patient’s body during sleep. The creation of a University of Houston computer sc[...]

Tags: Sleep Apnea Devices, Sleep Study, Sleep Apnea Disorder, Sleep Apnea Medicines, sleep medicine, diagnosing sleep apnea

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 at 08:00pm

The Speaking Butler Alarm Clock Not all of us are blessed with the riches to hire a butler but at least with this clock, you can come close to having Jeeves in your very own room. This is actually an alarm clock that should get you up the classy way. The Speaking Butler Alarm Clock has 126 different wake-up messages, using the voice of Stephen Fry of Jeeves and Wooster to get you out of bed. The c[...]

Tags: SLEEP Gadgets, alarm clocks, alarm clock, hammacher schlemmer, jeeves and wooster, stephen fry

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 at 12:20pm

By Brandon Glenn Cleveland Medical Devices Inc. , Ohio has received  Canadian and European regulatory approval to begin selling an array of devices, including sleep-apnea and movement-disorder diagnostic tools. The clearance designations are “a big deal” to the company, also known as CleveMed, because they could help it double sales in the next two years, said Chief [...]

Tags: Sleep Apnea, Sleep Apnea Diagnosis, Sleep Apnea Disorder, sleep apnea products, Sleep Lab, wireless monitor

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 at 03:45am

National Sleep Foundation invites you to exhibit at its annual Sleep Health & Safety 2010 conference. Sleep Health & Safety 2010 kicks off National Sleep Awareness Week® and brings together sleep physicians and specialists, primary care physicians, public health officials and transportation safety specialists to learn the state-of-the-art in sleep. This dual-track conference wi[...]

Tags: Sleep Apnea, Sleep Disorders, General Information, Sleep Apnea Medicines, annual sleep health and safety 2010 conference, Drowsy Driving

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 at 03:18am

Polysomnography, also called a sleep study, is a test used to diagnose sleep disorders. Polysomnography records your brain waves, the oxygen level in your blood, heart rate and breathing rate, as well as eye and leg movements during sleep. Polysomnography usually is done at a sleep disorders unit within a hospital or at a sleep center. [...]

Tags: Sleep, Insomnia, Polysomnography, REM, heart rate, breathing rate

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 at 03:01am

A Recently Published MAYO CLINIC Report states that “CPAP is an important treatment for sleep apnea, but it’s not without its frustrations. Learn how to avoid uncomfortable masks and other common CPAP problems”. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is a common treatment for sleep apnea. It includes a small CPAP machine that supplies a constant [...]

Tags: Sleep Apnea Treatments, CPAP, Sleep Apnea and other Disorders, sleep apnea products, treatment for sleep apnea, pressure score

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 at 02:48am

Insomnia is natural every once in a while, but when it turns into chronic insomnia you may need to find a way to treat your condition. The occasional sleepless night is nothing new. In fact, many people suffer from sleeplessness at least once in a while. There are many triggers for sleeplessness, including stress, depression and anxiety. Stimulants such as caffeine can further increase the chan[...]

Tags: Insomnia Treatments, insomnia treatment, chronic insomnia, melatonin, Chronic Insomnia Treatments, Natural Sleep Aids

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009 at 10:34pm

The Motion Sensing Alarm Clock Hammacher Schlemmer offers another unique kind of an alarm clock. The Motion Sensing Alarm Clock looks like any standard clock with some advancements on it. However, it does come with a bunch of buttons and a motion sensor on top of it which detects your hand movement. The clock has an AM/FM radio, a dual alarm with weekend cancellation, 90 minute sleep timer, and a [...]

Tags: Sleep, alarm clocks, alarm clock, hammacher schlemmer, motion sensor, sleep timer

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009 at 01:46am

ST. PAUL, Minnesota — Apnex Medical Inc. has raised $14 million in funding for an implantable device that treats sleep apnea, according to a regulatory filing. The three-year-old company has sold $14.05 million of a $19.05 million offering, which represents at least the second significant fund-raise for Apnex. In 2006, it raised $16.1 million in a [...]

Tags: Sleep, Sleep Apnea Devices, treatment of sleep apnea, apnex medical, neurostimulator, treat slep apnea

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009 at 01:35am

By Jonathan Tringham Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp.’s respiratory humidification business, which lagged behind sleep apnea sales in the first half, will probably drive earnings growth through the remainder of the year as the company rolls out new products. Obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA products were the company’s “star performer” in the first half, achieving 20%[...]

Tags: Sleep Apnea Devices, News, Press Release, Healthcare, Masks, respiratory care products

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009 at 01:17am

Many people are under the misconception that just because they snore, they suffer from sleep apnea, but this isn’t necessarily the case and it should be understood that snoring can often be the result of many conditions, such as colds, the flu or allergies. Anything that causes your nose to be stuffed up can be a cause of your snoring. Many people who have nasal conditions mistake their no[...]

Tags: Sleep Apnea, Sleep Disorders, Snoring, Sleep Apnea Symptoms

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009 at 01:10am

Insomnia relates to difficulties falling or staying asleep. There are many potential treatment options, including the use of medications. Two of the more common prescription medications for insomnia are Ambien and Trazodone. Learn what Ambien and Trazodone are, including their use in the treatment of insomnia. Find out the indications for use, how they work, who should not use them, what the pote[...]

Monday, November 30th, 2009 at 07:05pm

We all know the perils that some alarm clocks have to face, especially from people who don’t want to get up. But thanks to their soft PVF make, these throwing alarm clocks from Toyo Trading may yet make your alarm clock last longer. This time, you really have to throw them for the alarm to go off, otherwise you will be tormented by their noise until you get up. They come in various designs s[...]

Tags: SLEEP Gadgets, alarm clocks, SLEEP Fun, baseball, grenade, perils

Monday, November 30th, 2009 at 01:02pm

For years now, we’ve known that chronic sleep deprivation can trigger a litany of other health risks, from diabetes and obesity to heart and memory problems. This is true for adults and children. But now there’s a new study has linked sleep problems among children as a trigger for manic depression.   I know, seeing a headline that says chronic sleep proble[...]

Monday, November 30th, 2009 at 10:20am

By DR. PAUL DONOHUE Chronic fatigue syndrome, CFS, is an elusive illness without a specific test (no blood test, no X-ray, no scan) that proves a person has the illness. It’s also an illness whose cause hasn’t been resolved. It’s defined as debilitating fatigue lasting six or more months. One important aspect of the diagnosis is [...]

Tags: Sleep Apnea, General Information, Sleep, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, rheumatoid arthriris

Monday, November 30th, 2009 at 08:34am

by David Freeman - HealthDay Reporter | HealthDay Many doctors unaware the sleep disorder boosts urine production, experts say “When you ask people about symptoms like snoring and gasping, they tend to say, ‘No, I don’t have them’,” said study author Edward Romero, research coordinator at the Sleep & Human Health Institute in Albuquerque, N.M[...]

Tags: Sleep Apnea, Nocturia, healthday

Monday, November 30th, 2009 at 12:20am

Sleep apnea can be typically categorized by the pauses in the breathing while someone is sound asleep. This can cause the person to not breathe at all for several breath counts and it can happen repeatedly throughout the night. This can be a continuous occurrence. It is easy to see why this condition can be serious as it causes someone to not breathe correctly. If left untreated or unacknowledged,[...]

Tags: Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sleep Apnea, sleep-disorder, Sleep Apnea Symptoms, Sleep Apnea Snoring, Central Sleep Apnea