Friday, October, 23, 2009

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Study: Parents can spot sleep problems in kids

October 03, 2008

Researchers say that observations from parents are an important part of diagnosing sleep problems in children. A small study tracked 151 overweight children to learn whether an overnight sleep test or a parent questionnaire was better at predicting kidsï¿½ quality of life. The study author said that parents could tell when sleep problems started to affect social and academic aspects of their childï¿½s life. Read more »

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Expert & Community Posts

Testing Sleep Apnea at Home

By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...getting treatment when I realized that I probably had sleep apnea was knowing that I would have... Read more »

Why Do I Get Erections During the Night?

By Jay Motola , Health Expert

...Overnight erections occur during various phases of the sleep cycle. They most likely occur... Read more »

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia

By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

Research engineers and sleep medicine specialists from two Michigan universities have issued the... Read more »

Conquering Sleep Apnea

By David Mendosa , Health Expert

You can conquer sleep apnea. I know you can because I conquered a most severe form of it. And I've... Read more »

Sleep Apnea Tips

By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

Most people know that sleep apnea is a leading cause of death from heart attacks and strokes.... Read more »

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Health Guide

How to Use This Site

Welcome to Sleep Disorder Connections. Weve designed Sleep Disorder Connections around three main areas to make it easier for you to navigate: finding the information you need; managing your... Read more »

Isolated sleep paralysis

...isolated Symptoms Signs and tests Read more »

Polysomnogram

A polysomnograph is a test of sleep cycles and stages through the use of continuous recordings of brain waves (EEG), electrical activity of muscles, eye movement... Read more »

Erection self-test

...Definition This is a test that determines the ability or inability to achieve an erection while you sleep. Alternative Names Nocturnal penile tumescence (NPT) stamp test;... Read more »

Insomnia: Diagnosis

Diagnosing sleep disturbance and its cause is the most important step in restoring healthy sleep. However, there is little agreement, even among experts, on the best methods for effectively... Read more »

Images

Sleep and your body images

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Medications

Provigil Oral Uses and How to Use

...(mow-DAFF-in-ill) Uses Modafinil decreases extreme sleepiness due to narcolepsy and other... Read more »

Rozerem Oral Uses and How to Use

...(rah-MEL-tee-on) Uses This medication is used to treat sleeplessness (insomnia). It helps you... Read more »

Ambien Oral Dosage and Storage

...of overdose may include slowed breathing or a deep sleep from which you cannot be awakened.... Read more »

Ambien CR Oral Dosage and Storage

...of overdose may include slowed breathing or a deep sleep from which you cannot be awakened.... Read more »

Provigil Oral Dosage and Storage

...close to bedtime since it can interfere with your sleep. Notes Do not share this medication with... Read more »

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Sleepless Nights Linked to High Blood Pressure

April 06, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? People who have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep may be putting themselves at risk for high blood pressure. In a new... Read summary »

Diabetes and Sleep Apnea Linked

June 01, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Obese people with type 2 diabetes might want to get checked out for sleep apnea as well. According to Temple University... Read summary »

Diabetes and Sleep Apnea

July 30, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? People who have both type 2 diabetes and the eye condition known as retinopathy might want to have a sleep test. According to a... Read summary »

Napping Hurts Recovery

September 03, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- While an afternoon nap may feel like just what the doctor ordered, it may hinder recovery for older adults during a... Read summary »

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