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Allen Blaivas, M.D.

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posted 02/14/2008, comments (2)

CPAP Helps Sleep Apnea Sufferers, And Their Spouses Too!

We have covered the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) using polysomnogram and reviewed some of the controversy regarding use of home sleep testing for OSA. Now it is time to discuss some of the treatments. We will spend most of the time talking about the most common and by far most effective treatment- continuous positive airway pressure,... Read more Chevron

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Craig Stoltz

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posted 09/26/2007, comments (0)

Sleep: Not Too Little, Not Too Much

News reports about a study presented at a sleep conference suggest that the window for a healthy amount of sleep may be pretty small--and that leaning too far outside that window can be dangerous. This may be true--or not. Let's take a careful look. Bottom line first Changing from getting around 7 hours of sleep to less than 5 hours... Read more Chevron

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Florence Cardinal

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posted 05/07/2007, comments (0)

Sleep - A Healthy Choice for the Elderly

May has been designated Older Americans Month. Established in 1963, Older Americans Month strives to promote the health and welfare of senior citizens. Each year has a theme, and these have included "Health: Make it Last a Lifetime," "Living Longer, Growing Stronger in America," and "Aging Well, Living Well." This year's theme:... Read more Chevron

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Allen Blaivas, M.D.

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posted 10/23/2006, comment (1)

The Hazards of Shift Work Sleep Disorder (SWSD)

The New York Times reported on August 31 that the air traffic controller involved in the tragic Comair flight, which killed 49 people, was working on only two hours of sleep. This brings to mind an important, but little recognized sleep disorder known as shift work sleep disorder. With the invention of electricity, modern society has become a... Read more Chevron

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