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    [an error occurred while processing this directive] Study Finds Toddlers with Sleep Apnea Should Not Sleep on Their ... 24 Nov 2005
    Research from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston suggests that sleep apnea in toddlers can be aggravated when children sleep on their backs. ...
    - Newsinferno.com,

    Wide Awake and Weary 24 Nov 2005
    ..."The most common thing that we see here in the sleep lab is Sleep Apnea, where people are stopping breathing during the night," Dickens said. ...
    - KTVO,

    Hospital treating sleep disorders with touch of luxury 24 Nov 2005
    ...center. After his first overnight stay at the center’s former location in Lutheran Hospital, Ogg was diagnosed with sleep apnea. ...
    - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette,

    Local inventors at the fore 24 Nov 2005
    Dave Monk of Mesa, whose 11 patents involve ways to improve sensors in such products as air bags, blood-pressure monitors, sleep apnea machines, washing ...
    - Arizona Republic,

    NGO claims faith healing works 24 Nov 2005
    The secretary of Mission, Dr Balwant Singh claimed to have cured people of illnesses like sleep apnea (sleep deprivation) cancer, diabetes and tumor. ...
    - Ludhiana Newsline,

    Medicare Decides Obesity Stomach Surgery too Risky for Senior ... 24 Nov 2005
    ...include hypertension, dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, respiratory problems ...
    - SeniorJournal.com,

    Losing weight matters, even when it is just a little 24 Nov 2005
    ...being overweight, things like hypertension, diabetes, coronary artery disease, hyperlipidemia (high blood fats), osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, breathing problems ...
    - NewsReleaseWire.com (press release)

    FAMILY DOCTOR: Sleep apnea must be taken seriously Nov 23, 2005
    So I went to a doctor, who told be that I probably had sleep apnea. ... But many people with sleep apnea will stop over 30 times a night for 10 seconds or more. ...
    - Canton Repository (subscription),

    Toddlers With Sleep Apnea Should Get Off Their Backs Nov 22, 2005
    If toddlers with sleep apnea slept less on their backs their quality of sleep and associated symptoms might improve... If toddlers ...
    - LaSalute.net,

    New treatments for sleep apnea near Nov 22, 2005
    New research out of Yale University shows people with sleep apnea - who are typically loud snorers - are two times more likely to die or have a stroke than ...
    - Elmira Star-Gazette,

    Sleep apnea can be dangerous Nov 18, 2005
    Some people first suspect they have obstructive sleep apnea when their significant other complains about excessive snoring, or tells them they stop breathing ...
    - Baltimore Sun,

    Sleep apnea implant gets FDA approval Nov 19, 2005
    The first implantable treatment to prevent sleep apnea has received approval from US regulators, the company that developed the procedure said Tuesday. ...
    - Standard-Speaker,

    Sleep apnea may be the culprit if snoring's a large problem Nov 18, 2005
    ...create. Mr. King's symptoms appear to be the same as a person with obstructive sleep apnea. Has Mr. King been evaluated with a polysomnography ...
    - The Free Lance-Star,

    Sleep Apnea May Raise Risk of Stroke, Death Nov 9, 2005
    9 (HealthDay News) -- Obstructive sleep apnea, which involves frequent stoppages of breathing caused by narrowing of the upper airways, can increase risks for ...
    - Forbes

    Sleep apnea doubles risk of stroke, death - study Nov 9, 2005
    BOSTON (Reuters) - The common form of sleep apnea, in which the throat closes off throughout the night, at least doubles the risk of stroke or death, a study ...
    - Reuters.uk,

    Sleep Apnea May Raise Risk of Stroke, Death Nov 10, 2005
    ISLAMABAD: Obstructive sleep apnea, which involves frequent stoppages of breathing caused by narrowing of the upper airways, can increase risks for stroke and ...
    - PakTribune.com,

    Sleep Apnea And Risk For Stroke And Death Nov 10, 2005
    An observational study of more than 1,000 patients at the Yale Center for Sleep Medicine found that obstructive sleep apnea significantly increases the risk of ...
    - Science Daily (press release)

    Sleep Apnea, Death Association Point to Need to Examine Treatments Nov 9, 2005
    The relevance of these studies to patients with sleep apnea is discussed in an accompanying editorial by Virend Somers, MD, Ph.D., a Mayo Clinic cardiologist. ...
    - Newswise (press release)

    Sleep apnea can cause strokes, according to study Nov 13, 2005
    Searching for the causes of deadly strokes, medical researchers say they have identified a culprit in the bedroom: sleep apnea. ...
    - AZ Central.com,

    Sleep apnea significantly increases stroke and death risk Nov 10, 2005
    A study of more than 1,000 patients at the Yale Center for Sleep Medicine has revealed that obstructive sleep apnea significantly increases the risk of stroke ...
    - Webindia123,

    New Stroke Risk Factor: Sleep Apnea Nov 9, 2005
    As many as one in four men and one in 10 women have obstructive sleep apnea -- abnormal breathing in which the throat closes over and over again during sleep. ...
    - WebMD

    Sleep apnea sufferers have double the risk of stroke and death Nov 10, 2005
    According to new research sufferers from sleep apnea, have double the risk of stroke or death. Sleep apnea is a condition in which ...
    - News-Medical.net,

    Study: Sleep apnea doubles risk of death, stroke Nov 9, 2005
    November 9, 2005 - Results of a study released Wednesday afternoon show the risk of stroke or death nearly doubles for people who live with sleep apnea. ...
    - ABC7Chicago.com,

    Study says sleep apnea causes strokes Nov 10, 2005
    NEW HAVEN, Conn., Nov. 10 (UPI) -- A Yale University study has confirmed that sleep apnea, which can go undiagnosed, causes strokes. ...
    - United Press International

    Stroke risk linked to sleep apnea Nov 11, 2005
    Patients diagnosed with sleep apnea, a condition in which the lung pathways become narrowed, possess an increased risk for stroke development and death ...
    - myDNA.com,

    Sleep Apnea Could Kill Nov 9, 2005
    Researchers monitored more than 1,000 people and found those with obstructive sleep apnea had at least double the risk of suffering a stroke or death than ...
    - NBC5i.com,

    NYU Sleep Disorders Center Expert Available to Discuss Sleep Apnea ... Nov 11, 2005
    ...in the November 10th issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, about the increased risk of stroke and death associated with obstructive sleep apnea. ...
    - NYU Medical Center (press release),

    How to Stay Young: Sleep Apnea, Part I Nov 9, 2005
    But the most common form of sleep Apnea actually starts in your throat. ... He says there are three main reasons for developing sleep Apnea. ...
    - WSAW,

    Sleep apnea found to double stroke risk Nov 10, 2005
    10, 2005 11:20 AM) _ Yale University's researchers say people with a sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnea are twice as likely to die from strokes. ...
    - WTNH,

    Heart Patients Beware Of Sleep Apnea Nov 10, 2005
    Studies show an amazing number of heart failure patients also have sleep apnea. And it's not just the heart that gets into trouble -- it's also the brain. ...
    - Pittsburgh Channel.com,

    Australian Sleep Apnea Therapeutics Market: Offering Strong Growth ... Nov 9, 2005
    Sydney, Australia (OPENPRESS) November 10, 2005 -- In its latest report, Strategic Analysis of the Australian Sleep Apnea Therapeutics Market, global growth ...
    - The Open Press (press release)

    Australian Sleep Apnea Therapeutics Market: Offering Strong Growth ... Nov 9, 2005
    ...[ClickPress, Thu Nov 10 2005] Sydney, Australia - In its latest report, Strategic Analysis of the Australian Sleep Apnea Therapeutics Market, global growth ...
    - ClickPress (press release),

    Australian Sleep Apnea Therapeutics Market: Offering Strong Growth ... Nov 10, 2005
    10 /PRNewswire/ -- In its latest report, Strategic Analysis of the Australian Sleep Apnea Therapeutics Market, global growth consulting company, Frost & ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    Study Finds Sleep Apnea Doubles the Risk of Stroke or Death Nov 10, 2005
    A recent study by Yale University School of Medicine , published in t he New England Journal of Medicine, showed that sleep apnea doubles the chances of stroke ...
    - Newsinferno.com,

    Heart Doctors Target Sleep Apnea Nov 14, 2005
    ...to grow. New studies show that nearly half of those patients also have sleep apnea, which can make their heart problems worse. A ...
    - WNBC,

    How to Stay Young: Sleep Apnea, Part II Nov 9, 2005
    Dr. Jim Cygan heads up the sleep disorders clinic at Aspirus Wausau Hospital where Kathy headed to see if she had sleep Apnea. You ...
    - WSAW,

    Roundup: Flu Shot Shortage; Sleep Apnea Nov 9, 2005
    Sleep apnea dramatically increases the risk for stroke and death, according to a new study of more than 1,000 people. The study ...
    - NBC 10.com,

    Sleep apnea a 'nightmare' Nov 10, 2005
    ...anguish. Mazzy has sleep apnea, a disorder that repeatedly halts her nighttime breathing, sometimes for as long as three minutes. ...
    - Edmonton Sun,

    Sleep Apnea Support Group to meet Tuesday Nov 13, 2005
    QUINCY, Ill. - The Quincy Regional Sleep Apnea Support Group will meet from 6:30 pm to 8 pm Tuesday, Nov. 15 at The Blessing Sleep ...
    - Hannibal Courier Post,

    Disturbing Findings For Sleep Apnea Nov 10, 2005
    ...(CBS4) BOSTON There are some disturbing findings for people who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, which causes the throat to close off throughout the night. ...
    - CBS4Boston,

    When snoring gets in the way of a good night's sleep Nov 22, 2005
    One of the most important medical conditions in adults is sleep apnea, which can be serious. In sleep apnea, your breathing actually ...
    - Globe and Mail,

    A nightmare for your body Nov 20, 2005
    New studies link obstructive sleep apnea to risks such as brain damage and diabetes. Still, the disorder is often ignored. Some ...
    - Los Angeles Times,

    "Silent" Nighttime Acid Reflux Impacts Poor Sleep and Sleep Apnea Oct 30, 2005
    In a separate study, researchers found that symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux (GER) are common and frequently severe in patients with obstructive sleep apnea ...
    - Newswise (press release)

    New Help For Sleep Apnea Nov 3, 2005
    Nov. 3 - Snoring and sleep apnea can affect daytime performance and even your health and the current treatments don't work for everyone. ...
    - abc7news.com,

    For Those Who Snore Heavily, Implants May Help Nov 21, 2005
    ...sails to stiffen them, reduce the flapping of the soft palate, which makes most of the noise in snoring and helps close off the airway, causing sleep apnea. ...
    - New York Times,

    Yoga therapy for obstructive sleep apnea Oct 27, 2005
    Sleep Apnea is characterised by restless sleep, excessive daytime sleepiness, loud snoring, gasping, choking (may wake you up), confusion upon awakening ...
    - Deccan Herald,

    Sleep Apnea Auto CPAP Machine with C-Flex Comparison Nov 5, 2005
    Sleep Apnea is a dangerous condition that usually gets worse as we age. A great treatment for sleep apnea is the use of a CPAP machine and mask while sleeping. ...
    - Best Syndication,

    Easier Treatment for Sleep Apnea Oct 26, 2005
    October 26 - According to the National Sleep Foundation, about 18 million Americans have sleep apnea. Detection is key, as people ...
    - KFSN,

    Improved At-home Method to Diagnose and Treat Sleep Apnea Nov 4, 2005
    There may be a more accessible and cost-effective method to diagnose and treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) than the traditional method of overnight ...
    - Medical News Today (press release),

    Non-obese Patients With Sleep Apnea Use More Sedatives Nov 4, 2005
    A study of 102 patients with OSA shows that 1 in 5 patients with OSA are nonobese (16.7 percent), and these patients are more likely to use sedatives. ...
    - Medical News Today (press release),

    No sleep secrets in the Sleep Clinic Nov 22, 2005
    Monika O´Clair/Democrat photo Neuroscience Supervisor at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, Tim Porter, REEG/PSGT, explains how a sleep apnea study shows the pauses ...
    - Foster's Daily Democrat,

    Quest for rest fuels sleep business Nov 21, 2005
    An estimated 10 percent of American adults -- 22 million -- suffer from chronic insomnia and 5 percent to 7 percent have sleep apnea. ...
    - Centre Daily Times,

    Strokes are twice as likely in apnea patients Nov 9, 2005
    People who have the nightly episodes of breathlessness called obstructive sleep apnea are at least twice as likely to suffer strokes or die as steady breathers ...
    - USA Today

    ASKDR.GOTT/ Peter Gott, MD Nov 22, 2005
    ...causing it. Dear Dr. Gott: I have found that the best cure for gout is curing sleep apnea. It has been a total cure for me. No physician ...
    - Monterey County Herald,

    Sleep Disorder Increases Risk of Mortality Nov 10, 2005
    9 - Obstructive sleep apnea increases the risk of death from stroke or other causes, whether the sleeper has hypertension or not, according to research ...
    - CNN

    ResMed's Farrell named E&Y health sciences entrepreneur of year Nov 21, 2005
    In both cases, Farrell was recognized for his role in leading ResMed's growth into a major supplier of devices to treat obstructive sleep apnea and other sleep ...
    - North County Times,

    Sleep Apnea May Raise Risk of Stroke, Death Nov 9, 2005
    9 (HealthDay News) -- Obstructive sleep apnea, which involves frequent stoppages of breathing caused by narrowing of the upper airways, can increase risks for ...
    - Lex 18,

    Sleep Apnea Linked to Stroke Risk Nov 9, 2005
    ...'This is probably the best data available now showing that if you have obstructive sleep apnea, you have an increased risk for stroke or death.' Obstructive ...
    - Daily News Central,

    Sleep apnea and death association point to need to examine ... Nov 14, 2005
    The first study, on the use of continuous positive airway pressure ( CPAP ) for patients with central sleep apnea and heart failure, was led by T. Douglas ...
    - Xagena.it,

    Sleep apnea may double the risk of stroke and death Nov 12, 2005
    According to a study published last week in the New England Journal of Medicine, obstructive sleep apnea sharply elevates the risk of stroke or death. ...
    - U.S. News & World Report

    Australian Sleep Apnea Therapeutics Market: Offering Strong Growth ... Nov 10, 2005
    Frost & Sullivan to host Analyst Briefing on the Strategic Analysis of the Australian Sleep Apnea Therapeutics Market, Thursday, November 17, 2005; 14:00 hours ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Fisher & Paykel Healthcare 1st-Half Net Rose 12% (Update2) Nov 16, 2005
    Zealand's largest medical-equipment maker, said first-half profit rose 12 percent on sales of devices to treat the breathing condition obstructive sleep apnea. ...
    - Bloomberg

    Common Sleep Disorder Boosts Risk of Stroke, Death, Study Finds Nov 9, 2005
    Called obstructive sleep apnea, the condition often goes undiagnosed, though it affects as many as one in five Americans, said H. Klar Yaggi, an assistant ...
    - Bloomberg

    Sleep aids don't provide good rest, doctors say Nov 22, 2005
    ...snoring. That's a particular concern for people who have sleep apnea — loud snoring that leads to momentary lapses in breathing. ...
    - News-Leader.com,

    Use of Air Pump Preferred Over Surgery for Treating Apnea, Studies ... Oct 27, 2005
    The use of a nighttime air pump is the preferred therapy for sleep apnea because of questions about the safety and effectiveness of surgery, according to a new ...
    - Health Behavior News Service

    Pittsburgh patents: 11/17/05 Nov 16, 2005
    The sleep apnea syndrome, and in particular obstructive sleep apnea, afflicts an estimated 4 percent to 9 percent of the general population and is due to ...
    - Pittsburgh Post Gazette,

    Use of Air Pump Preferred Over Surgery for Treating Apnea Oct 28, 2005
    WASHINGTON, DC -- October 28, 2005 -- The use of a nighttime air pump is the preferred therapy for sleep apnea because of questions about the safety and ...
    - DG News

    Isaac Dickson mourns the loss of a dedicated teacher Nov 22, 2005
    ...honor,� Woods said. Olson suffered from sleep apnea, his mother said, but surgery appeared to be successful. Whatever the cause ...
    - Asheville Citizen-Times,

    Those Who Suffer From Apnia Have Double The Stroke Risk Nov 10, 2005
    Called obstructive sleep apnea, the condition often goes undiagnosed for years, causes sleeping people to temporarily stop breathing. ...
    - Post Chronicle

    Bad Sleep Raises Risk of Stroke Nov 10, 2005
    Sleep apnea, responsible for the shortness of breath and loud snoring that has ruined countless peaceful nights, may also increase the risk for stroke ...
    - ABC News

    NZ F&P Health 1H Net NZ$31.6M Vs NZ$28.1M; Seen NZ$34M -2 Nov 16, 2005
    ...(FPH.NZ) said Thursday its fiscal first half net profit rose 12.5% from a year ago, boosted by strong revenue growth for its sleep apnea products. ...
    - Yahoo! News

    Battling a rare disease Nov 22, 2005
    ...him breathe at night, White wears a ventilation mask connected by hose to a bi-pap machine, a pressure device often used for treating people with sleep apnea. ...
    - TimesCommunity.com,

    MAN GETS MAXIMUM SENTENCE FOR INTOXICATED ASSAULT Nov 21, 2005
    ...in her chest. He said she had prior health conditions including sleep apnea, obesity, diabetes and smoking cigarettes. It took nearly ...
    - Tyler Morning Telegraph,

    A Thankful Thanksgiving Nov 22, 2005
    He had high blood pressure. He suffered with sleep apnea and was developing a digestive problem diagnosed as acid reflux. Both his parents were overweight. ...
    - Sauk Centre Herald,

    New sleep lab opens in Sierra Vista Nov 16, 2005
    ...apnea.". Sleep apnea, the most common problem that sleep specialists see, is a cessation in breathing while the person is sleeping. ...
    - Arizona Republic,

    Studies Show Sleep Disorder Can Be Deadly Nov 9, 2005
    ...(CBS) NEW YORK Doctors estimate that 5 to 10 percent of people in the United States have a condition called obstructive sleep apnea, and most don't even know it ...
    - WCBS-TV New York,

    Snoring May Be Health Warning Nov 9, 2005
    But new research says it can actually be a warning. Snoring is one of the main signs of sleep apnea — when people stop breathing in the middle of the night. ...
    - CBS News

    Good night's sleep is important to health Nov 9, 2005
    ..."Everybody that snores doesn't have sleep apnea, but everybody that has sleep apnea snores," Grazis recently told Eufaula Rotarians. ...
    - Eufaula Tribune,

    This Week in Health Nov 11, 2005
    ...may be more important for healthy bones than calcium, that smoking in movies influences kids to try cigarettes, and that obstructive sleep apnea could increase ...
    - Intelihealth.com,

    Not getting enough Nov 20, 2005
    Since snoring, sleep apnea, (a potentially dangerous condition few people knew about until recently), and other sleep disorders are on the increase, sleep and ...
    - Toronto Sun,

    AllMed – Medical Review, Peer Review, Independent Review ... Nov 9, 2005
    What are the different types of sleep apnea and how is apnea medically defined? * What is the medically necessary treatment for sleep apnea? ...
    - PR Leap (press release),

    Sleep lab invites public to snooze Nov 19, 2005
    She said her husband has been treated in the past for sleep apnea, a condition that causes a person to stop breathing for up to a minute during sleep. ...
    - San Antonio Express (subscription),

    Spike in SIDS cases concerns local physician Nov 20, 2005
    Alvin, and that scared her to death. “My family has a history of sleep apnea,� she said. But her pediatrician feared Charles was ...
    - Brazosport Facts (subscription),

    Dreams brought to light Nov 21, 2005
    He was the former director of the Sleep Apnea Patient Treatment Program at the Sleep Disorders Center of Santa Barbara, Calif., before starting his radio show ...
    - Fort Wayne News Sentinel,

    The Wake Up Pill: Would you like to be more alert? Nov 17, 2005
    Provigil (modafinil is its chemical name) is FDA approved to treat patients with narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, and shift work disorder (yes, it's ...
    - 9NEWS.com,

    Specialists cite sleepless solutions for students Nov 16, 2005
    ...rest. Sleep apnea, where an obstructed windpipe wakes a person momentarily at least once an hour and as many as 100 times per night. ...
    - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (subscription),

    Address correspondence to Aylin Yucel, MD, Department of Radiology ... Nov 11, 2005
    BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The upper airway lumen is narrower in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) than normal subjects. ...
    - Am J Neuroradiology (subscription)

    Fisher & Paykel records record profit Nov 16, 2005
    The higher profit was driven by a 42 per cent increase in sales of its obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) masks. In US dollar terms, revenue was up 27 per cent. ...
    - Stuff.co.nz,

    Patients just want good night's rest Nov 15, 2005
    ...are much better.". Tamanna said Oanes had several of the usual signs of a person with sleep disorders like sleep apnea. Tamanna was ...
    - Fairmont Sentinel,

    FPH's OSA Ops Key To Shr Price Upside - Macq Nov 20, 2005
    ...to FY08 EPS view after "another exceptional performance" from last week's 1H; says potential for positive surprise from obstructive sleep apnea business gives ...
    - New Ratings

    FPH's Prospects Extremely Positive - Citi Nov 20, 2005
    NZ$38 million, "this was almost entirely due to timing issues in relation to the allocation of hedging profits." Notes obstructive sleep apnea market continues ...
    - New Ratings

    GS Tips Robust L/T Value In FPH, Ups Views Nov 20, 2005
    Paykel Healthcare's (FPH.NZ) DCF valuation by 2% to NZ$3.80, FY06, FY07 NPAT by 2% each on higher USD revenue growth in obstructive sleep apnea business, lower ...
    - New Ratings

    100+ Pound Atkins Losers Have A Lot In Common 03 Oct 2005
    While I never had the "severe sleep apnea" problems that Weise had, I was forced to take breathing medication because my weight was bearing down on my body hard ...
    - The Common Voice

    Morgan Kelly's Here To Fight, Fight, Fight 03 Oct 2005
    Last fall was a difficult time for Morgan, as she underwent a tonsillectomy to combat her sleep apnea and needed three months to recover. ...
    - The Ledger

    Blacks at Raised Risk of Sleep Apnea Sep 27, 2005
    27 (HealthDay News) — Obstructive sleep apnea — characterized by loud snoring, interrupted breathing and multiple nighttime awakenings — is more than a ...
    - ABC News

    Implant Treats Obstructive Sleep Apnea Sep 25, 2005
    ...(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new palatal implant may help in treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to new research. Previously ...
    - Ivanhoe

    Easier Treatment for Sleep Apnea Sep 26, 2005
    An estimated 3 to 5 percent of Americans are affected by sleep apnea. It's characterized by cessation of breathing during the night or by shallow breathing. ...
    - WFtv.com

    Remedy for Sleep Apnea May Lift Depression's Veil Sep 19, 2005
    But they are also symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea, and a new study suggests that physicians may confuse the two. The findings ...
    - New York Times

    Machine aids patients with sleep apnea Sep 20, 2005
    Poor quality sleep sometimes is caused by sleep apnea, a condition caused by the cessation of breathing during sleep. John White ...
    - Salt Lake Tribune

    Researchers Examine Effectiveness of New Home Test for Sleep Apnea Sep 22, 2005
    Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) is a spectrum of diseases that includes snoring, upper airway resistance syndrome, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). ...
    - Newswise (press release)

    Sleep apnea can be a serious condition Sep 14, 2005
    Sleep apnea causes people to stop breathing multiple times while sleeping. The word "apnea" comes from the Greek and means "without ...
    - Shirley Oracle

    Treatment for Sleep Apnea May Ease Depression Sep 12, 2005
    12, 2005 -- People with obstructive sleep apnea often show signs of depression, and treatment that prevents snoring and breathing disruptions may help, new ...
    - WebMD

    Sleep Apnea May Herald Early Heart Disease Sep 1, 2005
    1 (HealthDay News) -- The snoring and constant awakenings of severe sleep apnea could provide an early indication of heart disease, researchers report. ...
    - Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription)

    Eden hospital slates sleep apnea forum Sep 2, 2005
    SAN LEANDRO — Millions of Americans suffer from sleep apnea and don't even know it. To help address the issue, Eden Medical Center's ...
    - Daily Review Online

    Early Atherosclerois Demonstrated in Severe Obstructive Sleep ... Sep 1, 2005
    ...early atherosclerosis by uncovering vascular abnormalities in 42- to 44-year-old predominately male patients who had severe obstructive sleep apnea but no ...
    - Medical News Today (press release)

    Sleep apnea often undetected Sep 14, 2005
    Sleep apnea causes people to stop breathing multiple times while sleeping. This condition is very common - more than 12 million ...
    - Billerica Minuteman

    Sleep apnea robs half a million Australians of slumber Most ... Sep 17, 2005
    COM) Sydney, September 17, 2005 – Around half a million Australians are missing out on a good night’s sleep because they suffer from sleep apnea, but most ...
    - PR Leap (press release)

    Easier treatment for sleep apnea Sep 5, 2005
    Sleep apnea is the most common form of a group of sleep problems known as sleep-related breathing disorders. It is estimated to ...
    - News 8 Austin

    Sleep Apnea: Silent Killer Sep 5, 2005
    Pauses in breathing are sometimes called sleep apnea, but today referred to as “sleep disordered breathing.� People with sleep apnea stop breathing for 10 ...
    - Fashion Monitor Toronto

    Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Stroke Sep 6, 2005
    We thank Dr. Madan for these comments about the association between obstructive sleep apnea and stroke. Because of the abundance ...
    - Annals of Internal Medicine

    Titans Odom Cured of Sleep Apnea Aug 29, 2005
    Thanks to surgery that removed a bone from his nose and fixed a crooked septum in June, the sleep apnea that kept the Titans defensive end from taking a deep ...
    - Orlando Sentinel

    Titans defensive end cured of sleep apnea Aug 29, 2005
    Thanks to surgery that removed a bone from his nose and fixed a crooked septum in June, the sleep apnea that kept the Titans defensive end from taking a deep ...
    - Henderson Gleaner

    Breathe easier when sleeping Sep 29, 2005
    By Deborah Gelinas, MD. Sleep apnea causes people to stop breathing multiple times while sleeping. The word "apnea" comes from the ...
    - Reading Advocate

    Statins may help reduce risk for broken bones Oct 2, 2005
    Obstructive sleep apnea -- characterized by loud snoring, interrupted breathing and multiple nighttime awakenings -- is more than a nuisance. ...
    - Indianapolis Star

    About one third of Americans suffer from sleep problems. Sep 27, 2005
    Sleep apnea, where a sleeper holds his or her breath and suddenly gasps loudly for air, is linked to heart disease and blood pressure problems, for example. ...
    - Palm Beach Post

    Sleep disorders in African-Americans Sep 23, 2005
    Obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS), or more commonly known as OSA, or obstructive sleep apnea, is a common disorder among all age groups and all ...
    - myDNA.com

    Cypress Bioscience Inc. to Present at UBS Global Life Sciences ... Sep 27, 2005
    In 2005 Cypress entered into three licensing transactions for its second clinical development program -- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). ...
    - Business Wire (press release)

    Philadelphia-based non-profit replacing apnea equipment destroyed ... Sep 5, 2005
    Awake In America has launched a program to assist victims of Hurricane Katrina who have sleep apnea replace their equipment. PHILADELPHIA ...
    - I-Newswire.com (press release)

    Film explores 'Mystery of the Nile' Oct 1, 2005
    ...will host a three-part series on the brain and its workings, offering information about such medical conditions as Parkinson's disease, strokes and sleep apnea ...
    - Pioneer Press

    TIPPING THE SCALES AGAINST CHILDHOOD OBESITY Oct 2, 2005
    Childhood obesity opens the door to damaging physical conditions such as hypertension, sleep apnea, and Type II diabetes, not to mention psychological ...
    - Chillicothe Gazette

    Fun walk in park raises cash for vital diabetes research Oct 2, 2005
    ...said. A portion also will help fund a University of Rochester research project about diabetes' link to sleep apnea and hypoglycemia. ...
    - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

    Philadelphia-based non-profit replacing apnea equipment destroyed ... Sep 7, 2005
    ...a story in the September 3 edition of the Houston Chronicle (http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/nation/3338649), young Aamiyah has sleep apnea, as well ...
    - PR Leap (press release)

    Hurricane Katina victims with apnea get help Sep 9, 2005
    According to a story in the September 3 edition of the Houston Chronicle (chron.com/cs/CDA/sory.mpl/nation/339), young Aamiyah has sleep apnea, as well as a ...
    - Medical News Today (press release)

    Implants May Help Snorer's Sleep Sep 22, 2005
    ...(WebMD) A new approach to treating snoring and sleep apnea may finally give many patients what they long for most — a good night's sleep. ...
    - CBS News

    Slumber interrupter Sep 18, 2005
    If that choking sound is a sign of obstructive sleep apnea, you may never be sleeping for more than a few minutes at a time. Sleep ...
    - Munster Times

    Gotta get some ZZZZss... Sep 13, 2005
    ...machine. “It’s like a catcher’s mask,� said the 54-year-old Rudd man who was diagnosed with sleep apnea in October. “It ...
    - Mason City Globe Gazette

    Snoring Linked to Obesity, Fatigue Sep 22, 2005
    It usually is considered of little clinical importance, although it is known to coexist with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). ...
    - Daily News Central

    Implants Help Snorer's Sleep Sep 22, 2005
    There are a range of effective treatments for sleep apnea and snoring, but patients often find them unacceptable, either because they are uncomfortable or ...
    - WebMD

    Loss of sleep can affect daily routines, mood Sep 20, 2005
    Monett. She is board-certified in neurology and sleep medicine. Q: What's the difference between insomnia and sleep apnea? A: Insomnia ...
    - News-Leader.com

    Patients Tired Of Loud Snoring, Poor Night's Sleep Sep 23, 2005
    In the US, snoring prevents millions of people from getting a good night's sleep, and it can also be a sign of a serious health problem called sleep apnea. ...
    - NBC 4.com

    Snoring Linked to Obesity, Fatigue Sep 23, 2005
    Snoring is highly related to sleep apnea, obesity, excessive daytime sleepiness and chronic fatigue symptoms, research suggests. ...
    - Daily News Central

    Sleep-deprived children are losing ground at school Sep 27, 2005
    ...rest. Sleep apnea, where an obstructed windpipe wakes a person momentarily at least once an hour and as many as 100 times per night. ...
    - NorthJersey.com

    Bedwetting, night terrors and other childhood sleep problems Sep 23, 2005
    Bed-wetting has been linked to sleep apnea, a disorder that occurs when throat muscles relax during sleep and obstruct airflow through the nose and throat. ...
    - MayoClinic.com

    The road to sleeping well Sep 19, 2005
    ...following advice from sleep experts and the National Sleep Foundation will help people reduce or stop primary snoring, but those with sleep apnea can benefit ...
    - Los Angeles Daily News

    After recent deaths, NFL and its players worry about weight Sep 26, 2005
    Packers defensive end Reggie White, who played at 305 pounds and sometimes more, died last December from complications associated with sleep apnea, a condition ...
    - Sun-Sentinel.com

    Treating sleep-breathing problem may ease blues Sep 13, 2005
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - New research suggests that symptoms of depression are fairly common among people suffering from obstructive sleep apnea, an ailment ...
    - Reuters

    Cypress' Stock Plunges After Phase III Miss In Fibromyalgia Sep 29, 2005
    ...million. Aside from milnacipran, Cypress is working on one other program, evaluating treatments for obstructive sleep apnea. The ...
    - BioWorld Online (subscription)

    Managing Insomnia Sep 21, 2005
    ...alcohol (which acts as a depressant at first, but can later cause nighttime wakefulness,) cigarettes (whch are a stimulant,) Sleep Apnea (breathing problems ...
    - Bella Online

    Health Notes Sep 20, 2005
    The event is being held by AWAKE (Alert, Well and Keeping Energetic) Network, an integral part of the American Sleep Apnea Association, which is sponsored by ...
    - Norwich Bulletin

    Implant to get rid of snoring Sep 5, 2005
    Four out of every 10 men snore compared with three out of 10 women. There are the habitual snorers (without sleep apnea) and those with sleep apnea. ...
    - New Straits Times

    Laurels and darts Sep 29, 2005
    ...combat the disturbing upswing of childhood obesity in recent years and prevent the consequences like low self-esteem, Type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea and elevated ...
    - Daily Targum (subscription)

    Clinical trials have benefits, drawbacks Sep 25, 2005
    ...part project, headed by Dr. David Ehrmann, director of the Center for PCOS at the University of Chicago, needs women who have PCOS and sleep apnea (a cessation ...
    - Portsmouth Herald News

    Two Pharma Trees Fall Sep 30, 2005
    ...along. Its other candidate -- mirtazapine for obstructive sleep apnea -- seems to be a high risk-high-reward sort of prospect. On ...
    - Motley Fool

    Study links sleep ailment to depression Sep 13, 2005
    13 (Reuters): New research suggests that symptoms of depression are fairly common among people suffering from obstructive sleep apnea, an ailment in which ...
    - Calcutta Telegraph

    Artery disease seen with sleep-breathing disorder Sep 2, 2005
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Otherwise healthy middle-aged people with obstructive sleep apnea -- a disorder in which they frequently stop breathing for brief ...
    - Reuters.uk

    Shelter from the Storm Oct 1, 2005
    Baumgardner takes 13 pills for various ailments — from heart disease to sleep apnea — when he goes to bed. He takes another eight when he wakes up. ...
    - The News-Review

    More obese seniors opting for gastric-bypass surgery Sep 28, 2005
    ...in sad shape. He had heart problems, poor circulation, wasted knees and sleep apnea that kept him awake most nights. Miserable at ...
    - Billings Gazette

    Some of the depressed really have a sleep disorder Sep 16, 2005
    But some people with the same symptoms could be suffering from sleep apnea, say researchers from the Sleep Center at University Community Hospital in Tampa. ...
    - Globe and Mail

    35 million Americans suffer from insomnia Sep 20, 2005
    Why? Psychological factors require far different treatment than sleep apnea or bad habits, such as excessively drinking alcohol or caffeine. ...
    - Salt Lake Tribune

    e-snoring.com Explains Why You Should Stop Snoring Sep 12, 2005
    Snoring is often a symptom of obstructive Sleep Apnea, a sleep disorder that is potentially life-threatening. As you get older, and ...
    - Pressbox.co.uk (press release)

    Daytime Sleepiness Linked to Depression, Overweight, and Diabetes Sep 7, 2005
    7-Daytime sleepiness is likely to stem from depression or metabolic factors such as diabetes and obesity, rather than sleep apnea, researchers here report. ...
    - MedPage Today

    ROZEREM(TM) (ramelteon) Now Available in US Pharmacies Sep 26, 2005
    ROZEREM has not been studied in patients with severe sleep apnea, severe COPD, or in children or adolescents. The effects in these populations are unknown. ...
    - Market Wire (press release)

    Children with ADHD May Just Need Sleep Sep 20, 2005
    22% of the control group) were found to suffer from some degree of sleep-disordered breathing (such as sleep apnea, which is characterized by interruptions in ...
    - Newswise (press release)

    Better Sleep May Substitute for Ritalin in ADHD Kids Sep 20, 2005
    22 percent of the control group) suffered from some degree of sleep-disordered breathing, such as sleep apnea, which is characterized by interruptions in ...
    - Daily News Central

    Daytime sleepiness linked with depression and diabetes Sep 27, 2005
    ...daytime sleepiness, followed by body mass index (a measure of obesity), age, typical sleep duration, diabetes, smoking and finally sleep apnea, a condition in ...
    - Macleans

    A Lack of Sleep or ADHD? Sep 23, 2005
    ...later. "Snoring is a major symptom of a sleep apnea," says Owens, referring to one of the main sleep disorders that children face. ...
    - ABC News

    NFL players starting to look at big picture Sep 6, 2005
    ...in March, will focus on the size of players and how it relates to diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, enlarged hearts and sleep apnea among other health ...
    - Dallas Morning News (subscription)

    Teaching business 101 Sep 18, 2005
    His office is in Newton, where he sees patients suffering from narcolepsy, sleep apnea, insomnia, and parasomnias, including sleepwalking and sleep eating. ...
    - Boston Globe

    Why your child isn't sleeping Sep 19, 2005
    Sleep apnea and its resulting insomnia can affect kids' ability to wake up and concentrate in school, says Kathleen Pfeffer, a pediatric pulmonologist ...
    - Salt Lake Tribune

    If you're weary and experience: Sep 16, 2005
    ...urination ... You may have SLEEP APNEA. ... disorder. Untreated, sleep apnea may contribute to cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and stroke. ...
    - USA Weekend

    Intravenous Valproate Use in Bipolar II Disorder After Gastric ... Sep 24, 2005
    The patient is a 24-year-old Caucasian female with a history of bipolar II disorder, morbid obesity, sleep apnea, exercise-induced asthma, and osteoarthritis ...
    - Journal of Neuropsychiatry (subscription)

    More Obese Seniors Choose Gastric-Bypass Sep 20, 2005
    By MITCH STACY, Associated Press Writer. He had heart problems, poor circulation, wasted knees and sleep apnea that kept him awake most nights. ...
    - San Francisco Chronicle

    NZ F&P Healthcare Targets New Patients With Mask Launch Sep 20, 2005
    ...the respiratory masks are for use in non-invasive ventilation, and are based on Fisher & Paykel Healthcare's existing masks for the treatment of sleep apnea. ...
    - Yahoo! News

    Forest Laboratories, Inc. and Cypress Bioscience, Inc. Announce ... Sep 28, 2005
    ...of Functional Somatic Syndromes, including Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS), and other Central Nervous System conditions, such as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    Many factors cause sleeplessness in seniors Sep 10, 2005
    ...solutions or visit www.sleepfoundation.org. • Sleep apnea: About 18 million people have sleep apnea. The disorder causes people to ...
    - Bradenton Herald

    Weight-loss surgery can improve lives of obese seniors Sep 20, 2005
    He had heart problems, poor circulation, wasted knees and sleep apnea that kept him awake most nights. Miserable at age 69, he knew ...
    - Winston-Salem Journal

    Seniors opting for gastric bypass Sep 21, 2005
    He had heart problems, poor circulation, wasted knees and sleep apnea that kept him awake most nights. ... It takes away the sleep apnea. ...
    - Bradenton Herald

    Officials designing ways to meet jail needs Sep 27, 2005
    Now, there are only six beds for male inmates for medical issues which may range from AIDS and cancer to sleep apnea or high blood pressure. ...
    - Beloit Daily News

    More local briefs Sep 19, 2005
    Tuesday. The support group promotes health awareness for people affected by sleep apnea, as well as friends and family members. ...
    - Poughkeepsie Journal

    Al Goldstein sheds NY shoplifting case Sep 27, 2005
    Goldstein, 69, has diabetes, sleep apnea and depression, and rejected a plea deal that would have resulted in 90 days in jail, the Post said. ...
    - NewKerala.com

    e-snoring.com Reviews Various Recommended Snoring Cures Sep 23, 2005
    According to e-snoring.com, the various devices promoted as snoring cures usually work well only in mild cases and do not relieve sleep apnea. ...
    - Pressbox.co.uk (press release)

    NZ Technology Innovators Establish Beachhead Sep 17, 2005
    Fisher & Paykel Healthcare has been selling its respiratory humidifiers and obstructive sleep apnea devices to the Middle East for a number of years, says ...
    - Scoop.co.nz (press release)

    Worth the weight? Sep 26, 2005
    ...cafeteria. Now, nearly 20 years out of college, Ringstaff weighs 320 pounds and has a heart condition, sleep apnea and sore knees. ...
    - Palm Beach Post

    Hunting health fair on tap Sep 27, 2005
    ...and blood pressure. Men can also learn about a variety of health issues ranging from sleep apnea to prostate cancer. Lockwood said ...
    - Eufaula Tribune

    Around the Region Sep 7, 2005
    SLEEP APNEA SUPPORT GROUP: AWAKE (Alert, Well And Keeping Energetic), a support group for sufferers of sleep apnea, meets the third Monday of each month from 6 ...
    - Modesto Bee

    Every Breath You Take Sep 13, 2005
    ...all. More than 12 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, a disorder characterized by frequent interruptions of breathing. The ...
    - Scientific American

    SLEEP IQ: What do you know about sleep? Take this true-or-false ... Sep 20, 2005
    3. True. Persistent loud snoring at night and daytime sleepiness are the main symptoms of a common and serious sleep disorder called sleep apnea. ...
    - Salt Lake Tribune

    West Boca Medical Center opens sleep disorder lab Sep 24, 2005
    Difficulty sleeping; sleep apnea, a condition that closes off a person’s airway, causing them to gasp and waken; pulmonary problems, snoring and other ...
    - Boca Raton News

    Titan survives sleep disorder that claimed sister Aug 29, 2005
    Thanks to surgery that removed a bone from his nose and fixed a crooked septum in June, the sleep apnea that kept him from taking a deep breath or sleeping for ...
    - Knoxville News Sentinel (subscription)

    Boy, 2, to receive operation Sep 14, 2005
    Treatment for sleep apnea is a gift to welcome the Katrina survivor and his family to Va. BY OSITA IROEGBU. Tyland Clark, an evacuee ...
    - Richmond Times Dispatch

    Excessively sleepy? Could be more than poor sleep Sep 5, 2005
    Sleep apnea -- brief episodes when breathing stops during sleep -- was not a significant player in excessive daytime sleepiness. ...
    - Reuters

    The claim: Sleepwalker can safely be awakened Sep 19, 2005
    The behavior runs in families and often occurs in people who have underlying sleep disorders such as restless legs syndrome or sleep apnea. ...
    - Arizona Republic

    Lee Memorial: Quietly Making a Big Difference Sep 21, 2005
    The lab primarily treats the family of respiratory problems known as sleep apnea that can cause dangerous complications for sleepers. ...
    - Oswego County Business Magazine

    Researchers describe new cost-effective method to assess sleep Sep 3, 2005
    ...to provide an affordable and readily achievable way to monitor sleep stability in a wide range of conditions, including sleep apnea, depression, fibromyalgia ...
    - I-Newswire.com (press release)

    Modafinil - the time-shifting drug Sep 24, 2005
    ...for improving wakefulness in patients with excessive sleepiness associated with shift work sleep disorder, obstructive sleep apnea / hypopnea syndrome and ...
    - Gizmag

    Go To Sleep Sep 13, 2005
    One contributor to that condition is sleep apnea. A person with sleep apnea actually stops breathing several times during the night. ...
    - 13WHAM-TV




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