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Article: Sleep Well, Your Life May Depend on it - Central Sleep Diagnostics Provides Attended Home Sleep Studies.
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- Business Wire
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- December 22, 2008
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CHICAGO -- Sleep disorders are one of the most significant medical problems individuals can have. An estimated 15 million Americans have obstructive sleep apnea and many individuals have other sleep disorders as well.
Sleep apnea is the most serious sleep disorder but other sleep disorders such as narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, and insomnia are also significant medical problems.
Sleep apnea can lead to other medical problems including cardiac disease, hypertension, stroke, as well as lifestyle complications including drowsy driving, occupational accidents, and impaired sexual performance.
Typically, individuals with suspected sleep ...