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Sleep Disorders

Sleep Web Sites

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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Select Sleep Disorders

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The Sleep Site
Good description of symptoms and treatment options

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National Sleep Foundation

  • Take a Sleep Test
  • The Basics of Sleep
  • Do you Have a Sleep Problem?
  • Sleep Tools a Tests

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The Better Sleep Council
Good information including how to evaluate your everyday habits and sleep environment and its affect on the quality of sleep

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National Center on Sleep Disorders Research

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International Association for the Study of Dreams

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American Academy of Sleep Medicine
It lists publications, products and membership

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Sleep Education. com

Associated Professional Sleep Societies web site.

The site provides information about various sleep disorders, sleep studies that have been conducted and a listing of sleep facilities.

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Irish Sleep Apnoea Trust
Information on Sleep Apnoea including frequently asked questions and the latest news.

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The Apnea Patient's News, Education & Awareness Network

  • Information about Sleep Apnea
  • Treatment Alternatives
  • Patient tories
  • News About Sleep and Sleep Apnea
  • Equipment Information
  • More

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The Lung Association

Sleep Apnea page
Lists symptoms, prognosis, treatments, support groups and more.

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American Sleep Apnea Association
Numerous publications, information on Health Care, personal experiences, and obtain a general information packet.

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American Academy of Family Physicians

Health information for the whole family

Direct links to sleep sites are listed below

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Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation
Description of the sleep related issue along with medical and scientific information.

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Narcolepsy Association UK
This is a service site to people interested in or suffering from narcolepsy.

  • What is it?
  • Causes
  • Diagnoses
  • Drug use
  • More

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Narcolepsy Network, Inc.
The primary focus of the Network is to improve the lives of those with the neurological sleep disorder, narcolepsy.

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USA Today

Just How Sleep Deprived Are You

(Online quiz)

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Awake in Philly
This is a community education group for those diagnosed with a sleep disorder as well as those impacted by those with sleep disorders.

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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

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United States National Library of Medicine
MedlinePlus

  • Find answers to your health questions
  • Health Topics
  • Drug Information
  • Medical Encyclopedia
  • Dictionary
  • Directories of Doctors and Hospitals

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United States National Library of Medicine
PubMed Central

Digital archive of life science journal literature

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National Institutes of Health

Facts About Insomnia

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FDA - Sleep disorders

Scroll down to free publications on sleep disorders.

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National Library of Medicine
PubMed

14,000,000 citations available. Search by author, journal titles, and clinical queries

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Clinical Trials.gov
A service of the National Institutes of Health Developed by the National Library of Medicine. Search by chronic illness, location, treatment and sponsor.

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National Library of Medicine
Locator Plus

Books, journals and audiovisuals in the National Library of Medicine collections

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Senior Health.gov
Developed by the National Institute on Aging Health Information for older adults.

Direct link to sleep site

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National Guideline Clearing House
Go to top left, over search. Type in topic, click search.  One article is listed below:

U.S. News and World Report Sites

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SLEEP

The following is a list of links to a variety of articles on specific health issues.   They have been sorted by date, newest to oldest except where the content was very good.

Poor Sleep Worse for Women

March 11, 2008

Sleep Disordered Breathing and Impaired Glucose Metabolism In Normal Weigh and Obese Individuals

Diabetes Care

February 11, 2008

Article on insomnia and How People Deal With It

USA Today

February 7, 2008

Why We Sleep

The Wall Street Journal

January 18, 2008

(Access may not be available to everyone)

 

Scientists Are Still Searching in the Dark for the Secrets of Sleep

The Wall Street Journal

January 18, 2007

(Access may not be available to everyone)

Serious Skin and Hypersensitivity Reactions With Provigil ‘Sleep Medication’

FDA

January 2008

Long Term Therapy with Sleep Aid Found Effective

January 2, 2008

Lack of Sleep Linked to Diabetes

January 1, 2008

MSNBC

Also see article below

Disrupting Sleep Linked to Type 2 Diabetes Risk

December 23, 2007

A Good Night’s Sleep

The amount of rest could determine how well you live and how long

Time

December 6, 2007

Cholesterol Lowering Drug Linked to Sleep Disruptions

November 16, 2007

Some Statins May Disrupt Sleep

November 8, 2007

 

Your Best Prescription for Improving Sleep

USA Weekend

November 3, 2007

 

Weepy? You Might Need Sleep

Scroll down to this article

U.S. News & World Report

October 26, 2007     

Surgery Can Improve Sleep Apnea

October 25, 2007

FDA Issues Provigil Warning

FDA

October 24, 2007

 

The Elderly Always Sleep Worse, and Other Myths of Aging

The New York Times

(Free one time registration required)

October 23, 2007

 

Sleep Drugs Found Only Mildly Effective, but Widely Popular

The New York Times

(Free one time registration required)

October 23, 2007

At Every Age, Feeling the Effects of Too Little Sleep

The New York Times

(Free one time registration required)

October 23, 2007

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Improves Cardiovascular Function for People With Sleep Disorder Breathing

National Institutes of Health

PubMed - Chest

October 20, 2007

Feeling Sleepy is All in Your Genes

October 17, 2007

 

Why You Shouldn't’ Ignore Insomnia

U.S. News & World Report

October 16, 2007

Surgery Can Cut Sleep Apnea

National Institutes of Health

MedlinePlus        

October 14, 2007

Disturbed Sleep Linked to Poorer Daytime Function in Older Women

journal Sleep via Eureka Alert

October 1, 2007 

Sleep Disorder Breathing in Older Women

National Institutes of Health

PubMed

September 2007

Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Preventing Heart Attacks and Strokes

University of Sao Paulo Medical School

Second article (Click here)

September 28, 2007 

Long Term Insomnia  Puts You at Risk

USA Weekend

September 23, 2007

 

 

Role of Lormetazepam In the Treatment of Insomnia in the Elderly

August 2007

All About Adult Sleep

Family Circle

August 2007

 

Sleep Tips for Older Americans

USA Weekend

December 3, 2006

Aging Changes In Sleep
Baylor Health Care System

July 3, 2006

Older Women Should Consider A Morning Workout

November 21, 2006  

New Method Could Pull the Mask Off Apnea Treatment

July 16, 2007

Nasal Cannula May Help treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea

July 16, 2007 

Cognitive Decline and Sleep Disturbances in Older Women

Neurology ‘abstract’

July 2007

Sleep is the Best Treatment For Insomnia

June 25, 2007

FDA Approves First Drug for Fibromyalgia

FDA

June 21, 2007

Taking Pain Pills in the Morning Helps You Sleep Better at Night

June 15, 2007

Sleep Apnea May Affect Heart via Vessels

June 1, 2007

  

Sleep Apnea Increases Risk of Heart Attack by 30%

May 20, 2007

Generic Versions of Ambien Approved

The New York Times

(Free one time registration required)

April 24, 2007

 

Recall Announced for Sleep Apnea Air Flow Generators

FDA

April 23, 2007

 

Delirium in Elderly “Due to Prescription Drugs’ is Common But Preventable

Antihistamine and sleep aid drugs are the most common sources

April 20, 2007

7 Tips For Terrific Sleep

USA Weekend

April 15, 2007            

Sleep Quantity Affects Morning Testosterone Levels in Older Men

April 1, 2007

University of Chicago  

 

FDA Issues Warning On Sleeping Pills

The New York Times

(Free one time registration required)

Also see below

March 15, 2007  

Guide To A Good Night’s Sleep

Description of a book by Dr. Lawrence Epstein

March 15, 2007

FDA Strengthens Warning on Sleep Drugs

FDA

March 14, 2007 

Sleep Apnea Common With Pacemaker Patients

March 13, 2007

 

Sleep Need Linked to Genes

March 11, 2007

No Need for a Suitcase (overnight session) to Determine if you Have Sleep Apnea

U.S. News & World Report

February 19, 2007

At Last! A Good Night’s Sleep

AARP

March&April 2007

Snoring, Maybe its Sleep Apnea

USA Weekend

February 25, 2007

Evaluation of Sleep Disturbances in the Elderly

National, Institutes of Health

PubMed

February 24, 2007

Testing For Apnea in Your Own Bed

U.S. News and World Report

February 9, 2007

An Easier Path to the Treatment of Sleep Apnea

The New York Time

February 6, 2007

(Free one time registration required)

Insomnia –Treatment

YahooHealth

February 2, 2007

 

Risk Factors Found For Complications After Sleep Apnea Surgery

October 16, 2006

Study Shows Benefits of Drug for Insomnia in Elderly

October 12, 2006

Sleep, Snoring and The Blues 

Time 

October 2, 2006

  

Walk Your Way To Better Sleep

From AARP

October 2006

Sleep Disorder Causes Depression

netdoctor.co.uk

September 19, 2006

Poor Sleep Is Tied to Diabetes 

September 19, 2006 

Age and Sleep Play Catch Up

USA Today

July 28, 2005

    

Complex Apnea Another Cause For Losing Sleep

September 1, 2006

 

Help For Chronic Insomnia Isn’t Always Found In a Pill
The New York Times

May 16, 2006

(Requires free one time registration)

Patients With Severe Sleep Disordered Breathing Have High Odds of Abnormal Heart Rhythms
April 14, 2006

Shape and Function of the Heart Improves With Apnea Treatment
April 4, 2006

Sleep Soundly
USA Weekend

March 19, 2006

Sleep Disorder? Wake Up And Smell The Savanna
The New York Times

March 14, 2006
(Requires free one time registration)

Evidence Is Slight For Melatonin as Sleeping Aid
The New York Times

February 21, 2006

(Requires free one time registration)

Atrial Pacing Not Beneficial For Sleep Apnea

December 15, 2005 

 

Sleep Disorder
American Academy of Neurology

Bedfellows: Insomnia and Depression
June 30, 2005

Drug Cuts Sleep Apnea In Heart Attack Patients
January 15, 2005

Sleep Apnea May Double The Risk of Strokes And Death
November 11, 2005 

Practice Parameters For Insomnia in the Elderly

From National Guidelines Clearing House

July 2005 

 FDA Approves New Insomnia Treatment

July 23, 2005

 

Sweet Dreams For Insomniacs

AARP

June 2005

 

Insomnia May Precede and Prolong Major Depression

June 22, 2005

 

Coffee and Health
Scroll through to the back pages
June 27, 2005
 

Insomnia Panel Seeks Causes, Advises Against Self Medicating
June 16, 2005
 

Time for Bed
March 3, 2005
      

How To Get A Good Nights Sleep
Book excerpt
January 29, 2005
   

Are You Getting Enough Sleep
January 28, 2005
         

Family Battles Fatal Insomnia
January 14, 2005
        

10 Ways to Get a Better Nights Sleep Without Pills

AARP

Link inactive 1/13/2008

January 2005

 

Why We Sleep

Time

December 20, 2004

 

Sleep Is for Sissies

Time

December 20, 2004

 

Adventures in the Sleep Lab

Time

December 19, 2004

 

Study Shows It's Tough to Change Sleep Habits
December 8, 2004  

 

Morning Exercise May Help Sleep
November 24, 2004

 

In Search of Sleep

Time

November 1, 2004

 

Yawning? Snoring? You May Have Sleep Apnea
October 4, 2004
   

Cherries Are Credited With A Good Night’s Sleep
October 4, 2004
            

Sleep Apnea Symptoms And Tips
October 4, 2004
    

Relief of Twitching Legs

(Most common sleep disorder)

Time

August 9, 2004

Walk Your Way to Better Sleep

AARP

June 2004

 

How Much Sleep Is Enough
June 21, 2004
            

Can Alcohol Cause Insomnia
March 29, 2004
           

Better Sleeping
March 25, 2004
          

Strokes or Insomnia? A Women's Hormone Quandary
March 23, 2004
    

Sleepyheads

Time

February 23, 2004

 

Solving The Drowsy Brain Mystery
Scientists uncover clues to Sleep related disorders
February 22, 2004
 

Solutions For Troubled Sleep 
February 5, 2004
            

Snoring Solutions 
January 19, 2004
      

Melatonin for Sleep Disorders
Agency for Health Research and Quality
2003

 

Safety Trials For Insomniacs

Time

November 3, 2003

 

 

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