The second branch of the Central Washington Sleep Diagnostic Center opened in Moses Lake, aimed to help people suffering from sleep disorders. With over 70 million American suffering from sleep-related problems the opening of this new branch should reach out to more people seeking medical help.
The affects of sleep deprivation include depression, brain fog, change in mental status, short-term memory loss, weight gain, high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, traffic accidents, work
About 60,000 war veterans are reportedly suffering from sleep apnea, a result of being overly exposed to dust and smoke when in the tour of duty. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorders that causes a person to gasp for breath and awaken frequently. The condition is linked to drowsiness and cardiovascular complications.
The risk of getting sleep apnea is reportedly four times likely for war veterans and the number of veterans receiving disability benefits for sleep disorders has increased by more t
Truckers are perhaps one of the groups that are hard hit by sleep apnea problems but Fusion Sleep hopes that their efforts would help bring down the high number of sleep apnea struck truckers. This will be tackled during the 2010 ITLC/NAFC Conference to reduce the effects and rising costs of sleep apnea issues.
Sleep Apnea, or any one of over 70 sleep disorders, are very costly diseases when left untreated, causing deteriorating health and increased hospitalizations, absenteeism a
The only certificate program in Arizona is getting underway come this May 24. Called the Polysomnography Technology (PSG), this new program will train pre-qualified students to analyze and monitor patients for disorders.
According to the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists an estimated 50-70 million people in the United States are suffering from a chronic sleep disorder, leaving the job outlook for PSG Technologists excellent. Technologists work in a variety of patient care settings, which
A new kind of sleep apnea treatment has been announced over in Los Angeles, thanks to a dentist in Westlake Village, Dr. Steve Greenman. Sleep disorder specialists can be reached through 1-900-SNORING where high-tech diagnostic instruments, along with advanced sleep study lab equipment and new treatments.
For sleep apnea treatment in Los Angeles, Steven Greenman DDS has recently partnered with the 1-800-SNORING team. This empowers him to help more families improve their health and thei
It looks like sleep apnea issues have not spared the younger generation. The Cookeville Regional Medical Center has been receiving a lot of young patients who have sleep problems like snoring, sleep apnea and respiratory problems.
The hospital has already set up a new pediatric room with facilities specifically customized for children. The symptoms of sleep disorders among children are similar to ADHD. And studies even suggest that more than 50 percent of ADHD cases are actually misdia
Based on a study conducted by the Shanghai Institution of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Sleep Disorders, about 7 million Chinese suffer from tossing and turning. Additionally, women were found to be suffering 1.5 times more than men.
In those numbers too, children are included. China has a population of 19 million and you can just imagine a percentage of that having to deal with such issues. Doctors have warned about the side effects of sleep deprivation, which can cause car accident
Just in case you missed it, yesterday was World Sleep Day. Sponsored by the World Association of Sleep Medicine, this event was meant to raise awareness on sleep disorders such as insomnia and sleep apnea. More than 1/3 of adults suffer from sleep disorders and much of this was addressed at this event.
For the sleep-deprived, here are some 10 Commandments of Sleep Hygiene shared. They may sound simple but check them out because you may have missed some of them in your daily routine.
Fix a bedtime an
Vidya Balan has been picked to be the brand ambassador for sleep awareness month this March. This month, people will be made aware on the sensitivity of sleep disorders through the various symptoms which are normally taken for granted. Sleep disorders are increasingly becoming rampant among Indians leading to a call for more regular checkups.
The sleep awareness month will see Indian Sleep Disorders Association (ISDA) and pharmaceutical company Abbott India organize various awareness programs, incl
A certificate program on polysomnography will soon be offered to interesting students as the GateWay Community College unveils an 8 month program which will help students monitor and analyze patients with sleep disorders. The program will accept 20 students per session and is limited to graduates of accredited respiratory care programs.
Graduates can earn $42,509 to $80,300 annually, depending on the certification level and the years of experience. Students in the program w
