Sunday, January 27, 2008

The Basics of CPAP

 Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is the most common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Except for tracheotomy, it is also the most effective treatment for OSA.... More at...

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is an effective treatment for most cases of primary insomnia, and for selected cases of secondary insomnia. There are a variety of... More at...

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Researchers at University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine say that the roundworm C. elegans, a worm often used in laboratory research, may help us to understand why animals sleep.... More at...

Ambien CR, the extended-release formulation of the sleeping aid Ambien (also called zolpidem), taken 3 to 7 nights per week, is safe and effective for at least 6 months in people who suffer from chronic insomnia, according to research published in the medical journal Sleep. More at...

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