Excessive Mobile Phone Use Affects Sleep In Teens

Teenagers who excessively use their cell phone are more prone to disrupted sleep, restlessness, stress and fatigue, according to a research abstract presented on Monday at SLEEP 2008, the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS).

News From The American Chemical Society, June 4, 2008

Love that garlic? Fresh may be healthier than bottledThe next time you use garlic for its renowned antibacterial effects, consider fresh garlic instead of those bottles of chopped garlic. Researchers in Japan report that fresh garlic maintains higher levels of a key healthy ingredient than preserved versions and may be better for you.

African-American Veterans Are Less Likely To Adhere To CPAP Than Caucasian Or Asian Veterans

African-American war veterans are significantly less likely to adhere to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) than Caucasian or Asian veterans, according to a research abstract presented on Monday at SLEEP 2008, the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS).

Ambien CR R zolpidem Tartrate Extended-release CIV Tablets Improved Insomnia And Daily Functioning In Patients With Depressive Disorder

Sanofi-aventis announced results from a new study that showed Ambien CR(R) (zolpidem tartrate extended-release) CIV tablets 12.

Results From One-Year Study Suggest Advair R Provides Important Benefits For African American Patients With Asthma

African American patients with asthma treated with Advair Diskus, a combination of the long-acting beta-agonist (LABA) salmeterol and the inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) fluticasone propionate, had a lower rate of exacerbations when compared with patients who received treatment with the ICS F.

Clinical Stage Of Localized Prostate Cancer Of No Prognostic Significance In Predicting Biochemical Recurrence Risk After Radical Prostatectomy

ORLANDO, FL (UroToday.com) - Data is emerging that clinical staging is no longer predictive of outcomes in men with localized prostate cancer, as PSA screening becomes more and more prevalent. Reese and colleagues used the CaPSURE database to evaluate the impact of clinical staging on disease progression following radical retropubic prostatectomy.

Specialist Nurses Can Play A Key Role In Supporting Patients Having Radiotherapy

Cancer patients who attended a specialist nurse clinic rather than a consultant-led clinic for regular radiotherapy reviews benefited from longer, more frequent consultations and good symptom management, according to a paper in the June issue of the Journal of Clinical Nursing.

High School Students Interested In Athletic Training, Sports Medicine Careers Invited To Athletic Training Aide Workshop, UPMC Sports Medicine

High school students who are interested in exploring a career in sports medicine, or who would like to enhance their high school athletic training-room skills, can attend the High School Athletic Training Aide Workshop hosted by UPMC Sports Medicine from Tuesday, July 29 through Thursday, July 31 at the new, convenient location of The Ellis School, 6425 Fifth Ave.

25 Million Americans Are Underinsured Says New Study

The number of Americans that have medical insurance but are poorly covered rose by 60 per cent in the last 4 years to reach 25 million, leaving many without needed care and facing medical debt, according to a new study.The study, published yesterday, Tuesday 10th June, is titled How Many Are Underinsured?

Sleep Variables Affecting School Performance Are Different With Each Educational Level

While disordered sleep has a negative effect on a student academically, the sleep variables affecting school performance are different by educational level, according to a research abstract presented on Monday at SLEEP 2008, the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS).