Introduction Sleep is a blissful state, which allows one to rejuvenate and prepare for the day ahead. Over the years more and more has been understood about the essential nature of sleep. Sleep is essential for consolidation of memory and for coordination of several important metabolic processes. Sleep deprivation for more than 10 days can even be fatal. Sleep medicine is … [Read more...] about Sleepy Heart and Hearty Sleep: Sleep Disorders and Cardiovascular Diseases – V. Gopichandran, S. Suganya and K. P. Misra
Volume 2
Weaver and Company’s NuPrep Gel and Ten20 Conductive Paste
David O. Weaver, RPh President Weaver and Company Aurora, CO PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Introduced in 1991, NuPrep™ Gel is used to prep a patient’s skin before electrodes are attached in sleep diagnostic studies. It incorporates a mild abrasive action that minimizes patient discomfort and strips away dry, dead skin. It also moistens the cornium skin layer and thereby … [Read more...] about Weaver and Company’s NuPrep Gel and Ten20 Conductive Paste
New Sleep Guidelines Require New Innovative Sensor Solutions: cTherm, Q-RIP, & Q-Snor
Richard Bonato, Ph.D. Founder & Chief Executive Officer BRAEBON® Medical Corporation New sleep guidelines published earlier this year now require nasal cannula and nasal-oral thermal flow measurement to be recorded simultaneously. In addition, either esophageal manometry or respiratory inductance plethysmography (RIP) must be used to meet these new guidelines. … [Read more...] about New Sleep Guidelines Require New Innovative Sensor Solutions: cTherm, Q-RIP, & Q-Snor
What’s New in Oral Appliances for Snoring and Sleep Apnea – Allen J. Moses
Introduction Recently, going through airport security, the TSA inspector was calling out in a loud voice, “Computers and CPAPs must be removed from their cases and placed on the belt in a separate bin for screening.” My wife confirmed with him that we heard correctly. He did say, “CPAPs”. This served to emphasize to me how endemic obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is today, … [Read more...] about What’s New in Oral Appliances for Snoring and Sleep Apnea – Allen J. Moses
How to Find a Quality Sleep Scoring Service that Does Not Compromise Patient Care – Chad Doucette
Proper due diligence in finding a quality scoring service provider will set the stage for a mutually beneficial relationship. Here are the key questions to ask to avoid quality pitfalls and find a first-rate vendor that can help your laboratory meet the new industry standards and deliver superior patient care. A Google search for “sleep scoring” will reveal many … [Read more...] about How to Find a Quality Sleep Scoring Service that Does Not Compromise Patient Care – Chad Doucette