Sleep Review back issues from January 2006:
Talking about our sleep debt: revisiting the status of sleep awareness 5 years after the founding of Sleep Review.(guest editorial)(Editorial)
Jan 01, 2006; ... I wrote a guest editorial which was published in Sleep Review in 2000. I believed at the time, and still do, that its message and recommendations are of utmost importance to everyone on the planet. For this reason, the editors have allowed me to retain much of the original 2000 editorial ...
Organizations unite to tackle sleep issues.(news)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... A recently held meeting of the American Thoracic Society (ATS), the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has resulted in a coordinated effort from the organizations to jointly advance the practice of sleep medicine. The meeting has ...
Sleep issues in the mix at AARC Congress.(news)(American Association for Respiratory Care)(Brief article)(Conference notes)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Sleep medicine has found its place at the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) International Respiratory Congress and is showing signs of growth as a key issue for respiratory care practitioners. Included in the 51st annual congress, held December 3-6, 2005, was the meeting for ...
Survey reveals elderly's attitudes toward sleep.(news)(Survey)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... According to results of a new Gallup survey released by the International Longevity Center-USA (ILC), almost half (46%) of older adult Americans receive fewer than 7 hours of sleep each night, and a quarter (25%) believe they have a sleep problem. Furthermore, older adults have concerns ...
Xyrem receives FDA approval.(news)(Food and Drug Administration)(Jazz Pharmaceuticals)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2006 ... The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the marketing of Xyrem[R] (sodium oxybate) oral solution as a treatment for excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in patients with narcolepsy. The FDA approved Xyrem in October 2002 as a treatment for cataplexy in patients with ...
CHEST 2005 sleep highlights.
Jan 01, 2006 ... CHEST 2005, the 71st annual international scientific assembly of the American College of Chest Physicians, held in Montreal, Canada, on October 29 through November 3, 2005, drew many clinicians and researchers in the field of sleep medicine. Along with a 2-day educational program through ...
Broken dreams: a disturbing case of abnormal behavior during slow-wave sleep raises questions about the incidence of violence during sleep.(case report)
Jan 01, 2006; ... It has been 10 years since Moldofsky and his coworkers summarized parasomnias that occurred as a result of partial arousals during non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep. (1) They reported 65 adult patients (mean age of 30 years) who had sleep walking and sleep terrors. Group 1 was associated ...
Gold coast: sleep health & wellness NW strikes success in Oregon.
Jan 01, 2006; ... It is no secret that sleep is a rapidly growing field. Business analyst Frost and Sullivan projects that the next 5 years will bring double-digit growth for the US sleep service provider market. But even against this rosy backdrop, Sleep Health & Wellness NW stands out. Started ...
Melatonin: nature's mysterious sleep chemical: the effects of melatonin on sleep onset are recognized but still poorly understood.
Jan 01, 2006; ... Research has shown that melatonin is involved in regulating the circadian rhythm. Its clinical use in several rhythm disorders is recognized, and it has a chronobiotic effect in advancing sleep onset. However, while melatonin treatments are popular and new prospects are posed by the ...
When to use oral appliances for OSA treatment: some patients are pushing for oral appliance therapy, but it is not the right treatment for all cases.
Jan 01, 2006; ... Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has a long list of associated pathologies. The scientific evidence associating sleep apnea to cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, and neurocognitive defects is exhaustive. (1) The viable treatment options for this serious problem consist of a much ...
The effects of a 24-hour society: shift work sleep disorder is a reality of today's world, but there are treatment options.
Jan 01, 2006; ... From doctors on call during night and weekend hours, to policemen who routinely patrol our streets, to those in the transportation industry and factory workers whose shift ends at dawn, America could be considered "the country that never sleeps." Pressure to raise efficiency and ...
Shift work and obstructive sleep apnea.(DANGER: ON THE JOB)
Jan 01, 2006; ... Policymakers and medical professionals alike have long recognized the danger drowsy employees in safety-critical positions, such as pilot, train engineer, or long-haul truck driver, may pose. A majority of these professions are now governed by laws that dictate how many hours in a row a ...
CPAP and periodic limb movements: a study examines a possible link between the two.
Jan 01, 2006; ... Periodic limb movements during sleep (PLMS) may be associated with comorbidities, such as insomnia, and side effects including excessive daytime sleepiness, (1) nocturnal awakenings, (2) disruption of sleep cycles, and/or frequent signs of arousal. (3) PLMS are more common in the elderly ...
Examining pediatric OSA surgery: although useful for many, the popular adenotonsillectomy treatment is not a cure-all.(obstructive sleep apnea)
Jan 01, 2006; ... While all medical procedures require careful patient counseling, this is especially so when the procedure in question will be performed on a pediatric patient. Giving parents an accurate assessment of the risks, benefits, and long-term prognosis for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) ...
The pediatric scoring challenge: an examination of the issues involved in tracking arousals in children with OSAS.
Jan 01, 2006; ... Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in children is associated with gas exchange abnormalities and sleep disturbance. (1) In general, children with OSAS have preserved sleep architecture. (2) When compared with that of adults, obstructive events in children are not as frequently ...
The profession of sleep technology: sleep technology requires its own specialized training programs.
Jan 01, 2006; ... There has been a tremendous increase in demand for sleep medicine patient care services over the past several years, driven by the heightened appreciation of sleep disorders in the general population, the increase in scientific research into sleep and sleep disorders, and improved ...
New studies point to need to examine sleep apnea treatments.
Jan 01, 2006 ... In the November 2005 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, two studies drew attention to the newly recognized association between sleep disorders and heart trouble. T. Douglas Bradley, MD, of Toronto General Hospital in Canada, led the first study, which examined the use of ...
Neonatal CPAP.(product profiles)
Jan 01, 2006 ... The NeoPAP[TM] System from Respironics, Murrysville, Pa, is a critical care CPAP delivery and treatment system for neonates with a range of respiratory difficulties. It is designed so the pressure generation technology is moved away from the face, helping to maximize comfort and reduce ...
Apnea monitoring devices.(product profiles)
Jan 01, 2006 ... CAS Medical Systems Inc, Branford, Conn, offers a family of products for apnea monitoring needs. For home use, the portable Ami Plus monitor provides a built-in modem. In the hospital, the 511 monitor offers durable heart and respiration monitoring, along with the option of the latest in ...
Wireless PSG system.(product profiles)
Jan 01, 2006 ... The Grass-Telefactor Product Group of Astro-Med Inc, West Warwick, RI, has obtained US Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA) clearance to market its latest sleep diagnostic system. Called AURA[R]PSG, the new wireless amplifier system offers maximum patient comfort without sacrificing the ...
Melatonin-preserving lighting products.(product profiles)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Photonic Developments LLC, Cleveland, Ohio, markets lighting products designed to not reduce secretion of the sleep hormone, melatonin. Ordinary lighting may cause sleep problems, Photonic Developments LLC ...
Home oximetry testing.(product profiles)
Jan 01, 2006 ... Sleep Solutions Inc (SSI), Annapolis, Md, offers an easy solution for qualifying oxygen patients nationwide by delivering a simple but clinically accurate overnight pulse oximetry device to the patient's home and instructing the patient on its use. The device is returned directly to SSI's ...
Three-strap headgear.(product profiles)
Jan 01, 2006 ... The ALIZES Nasal Mask from Hans Rudolph Inc, Kansas City, Mo, has a new Vfoam 3-Strap Headgear that is soft and simple to mount, and improves the seal and comfort of this small, lightweight, nonclaustrophobic, dishwasher-safe mask. It is also easily available to sleep laboratories and ...
Sleep disorders in the elderly.(Letter to the editor)
Jan 01, 2006; ... As a former health care administrator of two well-respected, community-based, continuing care settings for the elderly [Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center, Des Moines, Iowa, and the Robison Jewish Health Center, Portland, Ore], I thought that I was aware of the nature of sleep disorders in ...
New beginnings.(editor's message)
Jan 01, 2006; ... Some people dislike birthdays and anniversaries. Not me. I love them, and not just because of the gifts and parties, nice as those things may be. No, I love these little milestones in our lives because they are an opportunity to reflect both on where one has been and on where ...