Latest Sleep medicine Stories
Many people affected with sleep apnea are unaware they have it. Because sleep apnea can lead to many health complications and a premature death, Dr. Dan Naim of the Los Angeles Sleep Study Institute recommends that people educate themselves about risk factors. A new study published by The Journal of the American Medical Association found that treating sleep apnea can also lower the risk of other medical ailments, such as hypertension. Those who are at high risk for the sleep disorder...
DUBLIN, Oct. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: JAZZ) today announced the closing of the sale of its women's health business to Meda (an international specialty pharmaceutical company) for $95 million in cash. The products included in the sale are Elestrin(®) (estradiol gel), Gastrocrom(®) (cromolyn sodium, USP), Natelle(® )One (prenatal vitamin), AVC(TM) Cream (sulfanilamide), Gesticare(®) DHA (prenatal multi-vitamin) and Urelle(®) (urinary antiseptic)....
Study is the first to examine effectiveness of sleep apnea treatment on high blood pressure and diabetes control in a real-world setting A new study suggests that when prescribed by physicians in routine practice and used appropriately by patients, treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) could reduce blood pressure in men with hypertension. "All types of patients may benefit from this treatment, even those with other chronic medical conditions," said Bharati Prasad, MD, MS, the...
Recent findings about sleep disturbed breathing (SDB) in children and overall health and emotional effects has prompted the launch of a new organization,"The American Association of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry" (AAPMD). SleeptTest.com is working with the AAPMD and experts to spread awareness on how to prevent and treat children with SDB. (PRWEB) October 09, 2012 In light of recent findings and research in a childs’ development and breathing related disorders, Dr....
SleepTest.com has partnered with Dr. Reid Hart of New Bern, NC, to offer treatment options for sleep apnea sufferers. Dr. Reid Hart attained dental sleep medicine training in light of family members' recent diagnosis. New Bern, NC (PRWEB) September 27, 2012 Reid Hart, DDS, MAGD, is part of the treatment plan, for those patients who suffer from sleep apnea. As a dentist, he is able to treat sleep apnea sufferers and those who are CPAP intolerant, through oral appliance therapy (OAT)....
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- After treating 4,000 sleep disorder patients since 1997, Ohio dentist James E. Metz has made detecting and treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) his life's mission. To date, he has given 1,000 sleep apnea presentations in 23 states and seven countries, averaging three conferences a month. He'll host an Advanced Sleep Dentistry and TMD (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder) course with 200 physicians and dentists on November 9-11 in...
Sleep Group Solutions, Dr. Steve Marinkovich, and David Gergen partner to provide free Home Sleep Tests to attendees at the LeMay Americas Car Museum on September 26th Tacoma, WA (PRWEB) September 22, 2012 On Wednesday, September 26, 2012, at 7:00pm at the LeMay America’s Car Museum in Tacoma, WA, a national initiative titled ‘Tackle Sleep Apnea’ will be hitting town. This free public event will be held to raise awareness of sleep apnea and snoring, by discussing the...
NFL Legends Warren Moon, Nesby Glasgow, David Kreig and Derek Kennard are among many retired NFL greats currently getting tested and treated, as part of the national campaign, “Tackle Sleep Apnea”. Sponsored by Sleep Group Solutions, Gergens Orthodontic Lab and Dr. Steve Marinkovich. (PRWEB) September 19, 2012 The campaign will be making its’ next stop in Tacoma on Sept. 26 at the LeMay, Americas Car Museum, at 7 p.m. The museum is located at 2702 E. “D” St. Autographs,...
DUBLIN, Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: JAZZ) announced today that the company will participate at the 2012 Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Conference in New York on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 9:45 a.m. EST / 2:45 p.m. GMT. Kate Falberg, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will provide a business update during a question and answer session with an analyst. A live webcast of the presentation may be accessed from the Investors...
Rather than visiting a sleep center for an invasive sleep study, St. Louis residents now have a new option for diagnosing sleep apnea. Dr. Dan Sindelar offers ARES™ in-home sleep apnea testing, providing diagnosis to patients in the comfort and privacy of their own home. St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) September 04, 2012 Dr. Dan Sindelar, current president of the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health, announces a breakthrough in sleep apnea diagnostics for residents of the St. Louis area....
