Latest Sleep deprived driving Stories
Utilization review and case management professionals from payer organizations gained an understanding of what tests and procedures are medically necessary in diagnosing and treating OSA. Portland, OR (PRWEB) May 02, 2013 During a recent webinar hosted by AllMed Healthcare Management, Dr. Shannon Hunter, who is board certified in otolaryngology, discussed issues surrounding the evaluation and treatment of patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Utilization review and case management...
Longer sleep duration is associated with an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer among individuals who are overweight or snore regularly A new study is the first to report a significant positive association between long sleep duration and the development of colorectal cancer, especially among individuals who are overweight or snore regularly. The results raise the possibility that obstructive sleep apnea may contribute to cancer risk. "Our current study adds to the very...
National Sleep Awareness Week is March 3rd-10th Uxbridge, MA (PRWEB) March 06, 2013 This week is National Sleep Awareness week when people around the nation celebrate the benefits that healthy sleep provides. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states the insufficient sleep is a public health epidemic. According to the CDC, sleep quality, duration, behaviors, and disorders need to be monitored in order to show its health impact on Americans. One of the many concerns...
New regulations from the Department of Transportation require drivers at risk to undergo evaluations and testing with a sleep specialist. MNAP Sleep Center is proud to extend a helping hand to all those suffering from sleep problems and to aid the DOT in making the roads safer. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PRWEB) February 11, 2013 MNAP Sleep Center opens its doors to those at risk as The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (a part of the United States Department of Transportation)...
CHICAGO, Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Physical wellbeing is not the only thing impaired by disrupted sleep patterns. While we've all experienced a sluggish day after a poor night's sleep, adults with untreated obstructive sleep apnea can jeopardize much more than a productive day at the office. Drowsy, fatigued drivers have reduced reaction times and decision-making skills, posing a significant risk to themselves and others on the road. Dr. Brian Rotskoff of Clarity Allergy Center...
Buffalo personal injury lawyer James E. Morris says a recent study, as well as common sense, should be enough to tell anyone to never get behind the wheel when they are sleepy. Buffalo, NY (PRWEB) January 19, 2013 A new study underscores the dangers of driving while drowsy, according to Buffalo personal injury lawyer James E. Morris of the Law Offices of James Morris. “Someone who gets behind the wheel of a car when on the verge of falling asleep can be as dangerous as someone who...
National Sleep Foundation Launches New Website on Excessive Sleepiness WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) launched a new website today to help millions who suffer from excessive sleepiness. This online resource center explains how excessive sleepiness affects health, safety, and everyday performance, and provides free patient resources. The National Institutes of Health estimates that 13-20% of the U.S. population suffers from...
Michael Harper for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Driving is a dangerous business. In and of itself, the act of hurtling oneself down a strip of harsh pavement at upwards of 60 miles per hour can be pretty risky. Add to the equation other variables, such as weather or distractions, or even alcohol and cell phones, and we begin playing quite literally with danger. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently conducted a survey, discovering that as many as 1...
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The Sacramento Bee reports that, in honor of Drowsy Driving Prevention Week®, the National Sleep Foundation and the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety are spreading the word about a recent survey, which indicates that young drivers are more likely to operate a motor vehicle when they are tired. Michael Cerrusi, owner of Cerrusi Driving School and highly regarded driving instructor, encourages families to educate their teenagers about...
National Sleep Foundation's Drowsy Driving Prevention Week® Provides Tips to Prevent One in Six Traffic Fatalities WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In recognition of Drowsy Driving Prevention Week®, (November 12-18), the National Sleep Foundation is joining with the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety to educate drivers about sleep safety. A recent survey conducted by the AAA Foundation found that young people are more likely to drive drowsy. Specifically, one in...
