The scientifically validated Apnea Guard® amounts to a great way for sleep clinicians and patients to inexpensively determine if oral appliance therapy is the right decision. Oral appliances continue to gain wide acceptance as viable alternatives to CPAP, but even these less intrusive therapies are no slam dunk. Prior to investing in a long-term custom appliance, dentists and … [Read more...] about Apnea Guard Ups the Odds for Better Oral Appliance Outcomes
Volume 7.5 : September 2012
Poster Illuminates Appropriate Intermezzo Dosing Recommendations
Margaret Moline, PhD, recently provided additional clarity about gender-specific dosing for Intermezzo, the Purdue Pharma drug that addresses middle-of-the-night insomnia. Intermezzo* (zolpidem tartrate) sublingual tablets are currently approved for use as needed for the treatment of insomnia when a middle-of-the-night (MOTN) awakening is followed by difficulty returning … [Read more...] about Poster Illuminates Appropriate Intermezzo Dosing Recommendations
Objective Testing Can Determine Whether Sleep Quality Matches Quantity
Compromised health affects Americans in countless ways, not the least of which is sleep deprivation. The price tag in lost productivity can hit a staggering $100 billion annually thanks to medical expenses, sick leave, and property damage. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that more than 70,000 injuries each year are related to drowsy drivers. There … [Read more...] about Objective Testing Can Determine Whether Sleep Quality Matches Quantity
The Video Advantage – Q-Video Mobile
Article Figures References After more than three decades in the field of neurophysiology, engineers at Cadwell Laboratories are not shy about experimenting with new technologies. Collecting data in all its guises is still the main focus at the Washington-based company, and the willingness to innovate has led the company into the realm of digital video – gone mobile. … [Read more...] about The Video Advantage – Q-Video Mobile