August 31, 2011, 9:00 AM NY Times Article By ANAHAD O’CONNOR Men who get the least deep sleep each night have a higher risk of hypertension, new research shows. Rahav Segev for The New York Times Earlier studies have tied chronic sleep disorders and low levels of sleep to greater risks of heart disease and obesity, and even reduced life span. But the new study,published … [Read more...] about Lack of Deep Sleep Tied to Hypertension
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WatchPAT™ Spearheads Breakthrough of At-Home Testing
New CPT release along with pricing any day between now and 31 October. • In October 2010, the American Medical Association to announce a new CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) code for at-home testing of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which will go into effect January 1, 2011. • Home testing and diagnosing of OSA will now become uniformly reimbursable for all … [Read more...] about WatchPAT™ Spearheads Breakthrough of At-Home Testing
Sleep HealthCenters to Manage Sleep Program for Trucking Company
After a successful pilot program, Gordon Trucking has chosen Sleep HealthCenters to provide a nationwide comprehensive sleep apnea screening and treatment program. The program is designed to enhance roadway safety by improving the health of commercial drivers through education, diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea. According to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), it is … [Read more...] about Sleep HealthCenters to Manage Sleep Program for Trucking Company