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Sleep Disorders Center
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SLEEP DISORDERS - ARTICLES |
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 Risk Factors for Sleep Apnea
August 29, 2003
Obstructive sleep apnea is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and cognitive impairment. And what are the risk factors for sleep apnea? They've been evaluated recently, and the findings of the study are summarized here.
Sleep Apnea -- A New Approach?
April 12, 2002
Sleep apnea, whether it's obstructive or central, can be measurably improved by atrial pacing via a cardiac pacemaker. These intriguing findings have been reported in the New England Journal of Medicine, and are summarized here. . . . .
Restless legs syndrome
October 2, 2000
While most physicians have heard of the restless legs syndrome, relatively few know much about its etiology, diagnosis, and treatment. It is probably much commoner than most people think, especially in older persons.
Obstructive sleep apnea
December 30, 1999
Sleep apnea, first described in 1965, is a disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. There are two types: central and obstructive. Central sleep apnea occurs when the brain fails to send the appropriate signals to initiate respiration.
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