20. November 2009 00:14
Sleep apnea is common in individuals who receive a kidney transplant and is associated with increased risk of high blood pressure, heart disease or stroke, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology (CJASN).
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Tags: Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Disease, Diet, Kidney Disease, Nephrology, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sleep, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Disorder, Stroke, Transplant
19. November 2009 11:48
CleveMed recently received ISO 13485 certification issued by BSI Management Systems America Inc., one of the foremost auditing bodies in the world. CleveMed has also received the CE Mark and CMDCAS allowing its products to be distributed to the large European and the Canadian markets which will strengthen its worldwide market presence.
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18. November 2009 06:51
Sleep Apnea Diagnostic and Therapeutic Devices - Worldwide Market Challenges & Opportunities
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17. November 2009 05:01
According to Millennium Research Group (MRG), the global authority on medical technology market intelligence, policy changes made by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will cause a surge in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) diagnostic testing and treatment. MRG's new US Market Opportunities for Respiratory and Sleep Management Devices 2010 report finds that increasing reimbursement opportunities for OSA diagnosis and treatment will drive the OSA market to $1.5 billion by 2014.
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16. November 2009 09:06
Cortex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. reported a net loss applicable to common stock of $3,243,000, or $0.06 per share for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 compared with a net loss applicable to common stock of $3,148,000, or $0.07 per share for the corresponding prior year period.
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16. November 2009 08:15
Fewer than one-third of patients with heart failure are taking the three types of medications that are most effective in prolonging life and improving quality of life. The November issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter provides an overview of treatments recommended by national guidelines.
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16. November 2009 07:28
By about age 50, more than half of adults have dealt with hemorrhoids. The November issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter covers home treatments that can relieve symptoms of this common and embarrassing problem.
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Tags: Acetaminophen, Aldosterone, Angiotensin, Blood Pressure, Cancer, Colonoscopy, Constipation, Defibrillator, Depression, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Heart Failure, Hydrocortisone, Ibuprofen, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Lisinopril, Obesity, Parkinson's Disease, Pregnancy, Sleep, Sleep Apnea, Stress, Stroke
9. November 2009 08:15
As the House of Representatives and the Senate debate companion bills to make health care more affordable and accessible, a coalition of obesity and public health experts today urged Congress not to overlook the needs of the more than 15 million Americans who suffer from severe obesity and are at the greatest risk for chronic disease and death.
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Posted in: Medical Condition News | Healthcare News
Tags: Asthma, Bariatric Surgery, Blood Pressure, Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, Cholesterol, Diabetes, Diet, Exercise, Health Reform, Hospital, Medicaid, Medicare, Nutrition, Obesity, Osteoarthritis, Sleep, Sleep Apnea, Stroke, Type 2 Diabetes, Weight Loss
5. November 2009 07:52
Continucare Corporation today reported financial results for its first quarter of fiscal 2010.
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5. November 2009 00:52
For children with obstructive sleep apnea, standard care often includes a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. But researchers at Saint Louis University say further research is needed to determine if surgery is the best option for these patients.
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Posted in: Child Health News | Medical Condition News
Tags: Adenotonsillectomy, Brain, Cancer, Cholesterol, Diabetes, Obesity, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Otolaryngology, Pediatrics, Sleep, Sleep Apnea, Tonsillectomy
4. November 2009 03:59
Remote Analysis Ltd, a telemedicine services provider, has in cooperation with Elias Pietilä’s Qvik Ltd (Wooden Labyrinth, for example) developed an iPhone application for recording and analyzing snoring and sleep apnea. The Sleep Aid –application is now available on the iPhone App Store for € 2,39.
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3. November 2009 06:37
Golfers who undergo treatment for sleep apnea may improve their golf game as well as their overall health, shows new research. A new study presented at CHEST 2009, the 75th annual international scientific assembly of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), found that golfers with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who received nasal positive airway pressure (NPAP) for their disorder improved their daytime sleepiness scores and lowered their golf handicap by as much as three strokes.
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3. November 2009 01:31
Cephalon, Inc. today announced that the November issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings has published data from a pivotal Phase III trial demonstrating that NUVIGIL® (armodafinil) Tablets [C-IV] significantly improved wakefulness throughout the shift in patients with excessive sleepiness associated with shift work disorder (SWD).
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Posted in: Drug Trial News | Medical Condition News
Tags: Anxiety, Arsenic, Biotechnology, Fentanyl, Headache, Hospital, Insomnia, Narcolepsy, Nausea, Nervous System, New Drug Application, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Oncology, Sleep, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Disorder
3. November 2009 01:31
There is a high prevalence of nocturnal teeth grinding, or bruxism, in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), particularly in Caucasians. New research presented at CHEST 2009, the 75th annual international scientific assembly of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), found that nearly 1 in 4 patients with OSA suffers from nighttime teeth grinding; this seems to be especially more prevalent in men and in Caucasians compared with other ethnic groups.
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30. October 2009 01:28
Sleep apnea is a common disease that affects millions of people all over the world, and if left undiagnosed and untreated can cause serious health complications. GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies has developed the Nova Pressure Amplified (NPA) series of pressure sensors for medical devices. Small and effective, the NPA is a critical component in creating cost-effective sleep apnea monitors that are more accurate and reliable than those currently on the market.
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