Sleep Diagnosis and Therapy

Official Publication of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy

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A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled, Crossover Evaluation of Natural Frequency Technology™ and Sleep Natural Frequency Technology on Sleep in Normal Subjects with Un-refreshing Sleep

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Abstract: Background: The purpose of this study was to test the impact of the Natural Frequency Technology (NFT) found in Philip Stein™ Watches (thought to promote overall well-being) and Sleep NFT, (a combination of frequencies designed to promote sleep) on sleep parameters in normal healthy individuals who routinely experience un-refreshing sleep. NFT is a sub 8Hz … [Read more...] about A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled, Crossover Evaluation of Natural Frequency Technology™ and Sleep Natural Frequency Technology on Sleep in Normal Subjects with Un-refreshing Sleep

The Swinging Pendulum of Sleep Medicine – Peretz Lavie, PhD

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Peretz Lavie, PhD The Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine Technicon-Israel Institute of Technology Haifa, Israel UNDERSTANDING THE FACTORS THAT CAUSE SLEEP APNEA We know that sleep apnea has to do with the balance of the dilating and constricting muscles in the upper airways. We know that it is a functional problem that is aggravated by some structural … [Read more...] about The Swinging Pendulum of Sleep Medicine – Peretz Lavie, PhD

Online Treatment of Insomnia using Behavioral Techniques

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Winni F. Hofman1,2 and Anand Kumar1 Introduction Chronic insomnia can have a large impact on daily life. Problems with the initiation or maintenance of sleep are associated with difficulties in daily functioning. Daytime complaints include sleepiness, fatigue, concentration problems and impaired performance. As insomnia is one of the most prevalent psychological health … [Read more...] about Online Treatment of Insomnia using Behavioral Techniques

Something New in Apnea Treatment? – Philip Westbrook

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Is the next big thing in OSA treatment right under your nose? Officials at Ventus Medical believe the answer is yes, and they hope to prove it with their new PROVENT® Nasal Device. Is it time to add "nasal devices" to the familiar sleep apnea treatments? While CPAP, oral appliances, surgery, and pharmacological approaches dominate the market, the folks at Belmont, … [Read more...] about Something New in Apnea Treatment? – Philip Westbrook