Sleep Diagnosis and Therapy

Official Publication of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy

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Puget Sound Sleep Scholar Study Club

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Purpose: Dentists have many choices for training to treat sleep apnea and snoring. Once the basics are understood, however, there are few options to explore the vast amount of learning needed to achieve mastery.  Puget Sound Sleep Scholar Study Club will give participants the opportunity to expand their understanding of sleep disorders and therapeutic options. The emphasis … [Read more...] about Puget Sound Sleep Scholar Study Club

Home Testing for Sleep Apnea Not Inferior

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BY SUSAN LONDONElsevier Global Medical News VANCOUVER, B.C. – Recent research on the use of home testing for the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea and initiation of therapy suggests that “home testing is here to stay,” Dr. Charles W. Atwood Jr., FCCP, said at CHEST 2010, the annual meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians. For more than 30 years, physicians have … [Read more...] about Home Testing for Sleep Apnea Not Inferior

Natus Acquires Embla Systems

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Natus Medical Incorporated (Nasdaq:BABY) today 9/16/2011 announced that it has acquired Embla Systems LLC, a leader in the development, manufacturing, and sales of devices used in the diagnosis of sleep apnea. Embla is the largest company in the world focused solely on sleep diagnostics (Polysomnography or PSG and Home Sleep Testing). The company offers a wide spectrum of … [Read more...] about Natus Acquires Embla Systems

New Clinical Practice Guidelines Issued for Tonsillectomy

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The American Academy of Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) has issued new clinical practice guidelines which states most children with frequent throat infections do not need tonsillectomy surgery. The practice guidelines is published in the January issue of Otalaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Click here to read the full … [Read more...] about New Clinical Practice Guidelines Issued for Tonsillectomy

Home Testing for the Sleep Centers

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Written by Chris Vu, Dec 20th 2010: Sleep medicine in the Home and the Lab With each passing month, sleep professionals continue to ponder the best way to use in-lab sleep testing in conjunction with proper home testing. Economic pressures are driving the evolution, which began in earnest 18 months ago when Medicare allowed the diagnosis of apnea, in certain patients, with … [Read more...] about Home Testing for the Sleep Centers