Suboptimal adherence to therapy is a generalized, longstand- ing problem within the medical industry, and CPAP is no exception. Over the past decade many articles have been directed at determining factors responsible for poor CPAP compliance. Past studies have tended to focus upon easily measured characteristics of the patient’s therapy and reported symptoms. As a result … [Read more...] about Psychological Barriers Associated with CPAP Adaptation
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Information and Education
A renewed commitment to a nationwide phone reference (1-800-SLEEPLAB) is just one of many projects on the Sleep Group Solutions docket. Rani Ben-David, president of Sleep Group Solutions (SGS), North Miami Beach, Fla, wants to be all things to all people, at least when it comes to the telephone lines. The ambitious goal comes in the form of 1-800-SLEEPLAB, a work in progress … [Read more...] about Information and Education
Spotlight on Sensors Part 2
Getting the Message Braebon’s Don C. Bradley has seen a lot in his years in the sleep industry, but a subtle shift at the 2010 APSS signaled a new awareness that surprised the 20-year sleep veteran. Previously, inquiries at Braebon’s APSS booth were noticeably more reserved in their enthusiasm about portable sleep monitoring. Don C. Bradley, the co-founder of Braebon Medical … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Sensors Part 2
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Sleep Duration and Weight Gain
ScienceDaily (Apr. 4, 2008) — Both short and long sleeping times predict an increased risk of future body weight and fat gain in adults, according to a new study. The study, authored by Jean-Philippe Chaput, of Laval University in Quebec, Canada, focused on 276 adults between 21-64 years of age, whose body composition measurements and self-reported sleep duration were … [Read more...] about Sleep Duration and Weight Gain