Alerts
ATS Publishes Clinical Practice Guidelines on Sleep Apnea and Driving
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The American Thoracic Society has released new clinical practice guidelines on sleep apnea, sleepiness, and driving risk on non-commercial drivers. The new guidelines, which are an update of a 1994 ATS statement on this topic, appear in the June 1, 2013 American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. |
Studies Link Fatigue and Sleep to MLB Performance and Career Longevity
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Two new studies show that fatigue may impair strike-zone judgment during the 162 game Major League Baseball season, and a MLB player’s sleepiness can predict his longevity in the league. |
Poor Sleep Linked to PTSD after Heart Attack
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Clinicians have long speculated that poor sleep may be a mechanism involved in the higher risk of further cardiac events or death among those with post-traumatic stress disorder following a heart attack, but the association between PTSD and sleep after a heart event has been unknown. |
Less Sleep Associated with Increased Risk of Crashes for Young Drivers
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A study by Alexandra L. C. Martiniuk, M.Sc, Ph.D., of The George Institute for Global Health, Sydney, Australia, and colleagues suggests less sleep per night is associated with a significant increase in the risk for motor vehicle crashes for young drivers. (JAMA Pediatrics) |
John Sculley Speaks at AASM Baltimore, presented by SleepMed
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Please join us for a special presentation at APSS by John Sculley entitled "Innovative Disruption and Consumerization of Healthcare." Mr. Sculley is former CEO of Apple and PepsiCo and will be addressing how technology will be shaping the future of healtcare. Don't miss this event in Baltimore, presented by SleepMed |
Surgery on Adenoid, Tonsils Improves Outcomes in Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
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Children with obstructive sleep apnea who had a common surgery to remove their adenoids and tonsils showed notable improvements in behavior, quality of life and other symptoms compared to those treated with "watchful waiting" and supportive care. |
Study Shows the Value of Sleep Specialists in Promoting CPAP Adherence
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A new study reports that a consultation with a board certified sleep medicine physician prior to undergoing a diagnostic PSG is predictive of increased 30-day CPAP use. The study appears in the March 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. |
Penn Study Finds Increased Sleep Could Reduce Rate of Adolescent Obesity
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Results show each additional hour of sleep is associated with a lower BMI for teens |
Study Links Diabetes Risk to Melatonin Levels
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Low nocturnal melatonin secretion levels are associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes |
ResMed Appoints Michael Farrell as Chief Executive Officer; Robert Douglas Appointed President and Chief Operating Officer
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ResMed Inc. (NYSE: RMD) announced that effective March 1, 2013, Michael ("Mick") Farrell will succeed Dr. Peter C. Farrell as ResMed's chief executive officer (CEO) and be appointed to its board of directors. Robert ("Rob") Douglas will become ResMed's president and chief operating officer (COO). Current CEO, chairman of the board and founder, Dr. |
