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Study shows that satisfaction of older parents rise with more number of children

The satisfaction of young parents decreases with their number of children, while older parents are happier than their childless peers.

8 Mar 2011

First POSE procedure using USGI's Incisionless Operating Platform performed at Ospedale All'Angelo

USGI Medical, Inc. announced that a prominent surgeon in Italy performed the first POSE procedure on patients for weight loss.

8 Mar 2011

New study: Circadian system may contribute to daily pattern of vasovagal syncope

Fainting, or syncope, is quite common. About 50% of people will experience fainting at some point during their lifetime. The most common type of fainting is vasovagal syncope that is caused by a sudden drop in blood pressure resulting in reduced blood flow to the brain.

8 Mar 2011

FDA clears Breathe BT-V2S ventilator for COPD disease management

Breathe Technologies, Inc., a manufacturer of innovative technology solutions for people with respiratory conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, announced today that it has received FDA clearance for use of the Breathe Technologies BT-V2S ventilator in the home setting.

8 Mar 2011

Poll explores link between Americans' use of communication technologies and sleep habits

The 2011 Sleep in America- poll released today by the National Sleep Foundation finds pervasive use of communications technology in the hour before bed. It also finds that a significant number of Americans aren't getting the sleep they say they need and are searching for ways to cope.

7 Mar 2011

NSBRI selects Brigham researcher for postdoctoral fellowship

Christopher J. Morris, PhD, of the Division of Sleep Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital, is one of four scientists selected by the National Space Biomedical Research Institute for a postdoctoral fellowship.

4 Mar 2011

Study: Job satisfaction affects quality of sleep

The employed and self-employed enjoy much better sleep than those out of work, according to Understanding Society, the world's largest longitudinal household study.

4 Mar 2011

ATS releases new report recommending research priorities in OSA treatment

The American Thoracic Society has released a new official report recommending research priorities in incorporating ambulatory management of adults with obstructive sleep apnea into healthcare systems.

4 Mar 2011

New study: Depression and anxiety may influence physical symptoms

Researchers have for decades hypothesized that negative emotions lead to inflated reports of common physical symptoms, like headaches or an upset stomach. But a new University of Iowa study suggests that two negative emotions -- depression and anxiety -- influence symptom reporting in different ways.

4 Mar 2011

Special issue highlights need for specialist evaluation, conservative treatment of infants with DP

In the two decades since the start of "Back to Sleep" campaign, doctors and surgeons have seen a surge in the number of infants with position-related head deformities called deformational plagiocephaly.

4 Mar 2011

Endo's FORTESTA Gel for treatment of 'Low T' in males is now available in pharmacies

Endo Pharmaceuticals announced that FORTESTA Gel – recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of low testosterone, or 'Low T' in adult males – is now available by prescription in pharmacies across the country.

3 Mar 2011

Ventus Medical's Provent Sleep Apnea Therapy granted CE Mark

Ventus Medical, Inc. a privately-held medical device company dedicated to providing novel products to treat sleep-disordered breathing, today announced that it has received CE Mark for its Provent® Sleep Apnea Therapy.

3 Mar 2011

Depomed completes patient enrollment in Breeze 3 Serada Phase 3 trial to treat menopausal hot flashes

Depomed, Inc. announced today that it has completed enrollment of Breeze 3, the company's pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Serada for the non-hormonal treatment of menopausal hot flashes.

3 Mar 2011

Alternative intraoral appliance to treat obstructive sleep apnea

AZ-TMJ is once again leading the way in innovative and effective treatments for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Approximately one in five adults have at least mild sleep apnea, and one in 15 are classified as moderate sleep apnea sufferers. Sleep apnea is a disorder where a person's ability to breathe is impaired, resulting in a restless sleep and oftentimes snoring.

3 Mar 2011

Recent ACGME limits aimed to enhance patient safety may compromise quality of doctors' training

Recent Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education limits aimed to enhance patient safety may compromise the quality of doctors' training, according to a study by Mayo Clinic researchers published in the March issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

2 Mar 2011

Sleep loss have negative impact on neurobehavioral functioning in children with ADHD

A new study in the March 1 issue of the journal Sleep indicates that the ability of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to remain vigilant and attentive deteriorated significantly after losing less than one hour of nightly sleep for a week.

2 Mar 2011

Good oral health habits begin even before the first baby teeth appear

For many parents, thoughts of their children's dental health often comes long after the first baby teeth appear. Yet a lifetime of good oral health habits begins even with toothless infants, says Dr. Louis Amendola, D.D.S., Chief Dental Director at Western Dental Services, Inc.

2 Mar 2011

LifeWatch fourth quarter revenues increase 11.9% to $21.9 million

LifeWatch AG, the leading provider of wireless telemedicine, today announces the results for the fourth quarter 2010 and full fiscal year 2010 and provides an outlook for 2011. LifeWatch marked the end of a challenging year with a return to growth and profitability in the fourth quarter of 2010.

1 Mar 2011

Daytime sleep can have cardiovascular benefits: New research

A daytime sleep could have cardiovascular benefits according to new research by Ryan Brindle and Sarah Conklin, PhD, from Allegheny College in Pennsylvania in the US.

28 Feb 2011

Unigene accelerates UGP281 anorexigenic peptide to treat obese patients

Unigene Laboratories, Inc. announced today that the Company is accelerating the development of its lead proprietary anorexigenic peptide, UGP281.

25 Feb 2011

Sleep News and Research

Latest Sleep News and Research

Study shows that satisfaction of older parents rise with more number of children

First POSE procedure using USGI's Incisionless Operating Platform performed at Ospedale All'Angelo

New study: Circadian system may contribute to daily pattern of vasovagal syncope

FDA clears Breathe BT-V2S ventilator for COPD disease management

Poll explores link between Americans' use of communication technologies and sleep habits

NSBRI selects Brigham researcher for postdoctoral fellowship

Study: Job satisfaction affects quality of sleep

ATS releases new report recommending research priorities in OSA treatment

New study: Depression and anxiety may influence physical symptoms

Special issue highlights need for specialist evaluation, conservative treatment of infants with DP

Endo's FORTESTA Gel for treatment of 'Low T' in males is now available in pharmacies

Ventus Medical's Provent Sleep Apnea Therapy granted CE Mark

Depomed completes patient enrollment in Breeze 3 Serada Phase 3 trial to treat menopausal hot flashes

Alternative intraoral appliance to treat obstructive sleep apnea

Recent ACGME limits aimed to enhance patient safety may compromise quality of doctors' training

Sleep loss have negative impact on neurobehavioral functioning in children with ADHD

Good oral health habits begin even before the first baby teeth appear

LifeWatch fourth quarter revenues increase 11.9% to $21.9 million

Daytime sleep can have cardiovascular benefits: New research

Unigene accelerates UGP281 anorexigenic peptide to treat obese patients

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