Sleep Disorders/Insomnia News

Children With Down Syndrome Sleep Poorly And Have More Fragmented Sleep

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:00:07 GMT

Children with Down Syndrome sleep poorly, with more fragmented sleep and frequent awakenings compared to typically developing children, according to a research abstract presented on Tuesday at SLEEP 2008, the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS).

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Sleep Problems Linked To Obesity, Lower Quality Of Life In School-Aged Children

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:00:06 GMT

A research abstract presented on Tuesday at SLEEP 2008, the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS), finds an increased prevalence of sleep problems among school-aged children who are obese and an association between increased weight and lower quality of life.

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Study Links Common Sleep Disorder To Memory Loss

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:00:06 GMT

For the first time, UCLA researchers have discovered that people with sleep apnea show tissue loss in brain regions that help store memory.

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Elderly's Restless Nights Helped By Ancient Martial Art

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:00:04 GMT

More than half of all older adults complain about having difficulties sleeping. Most don't bother seeking treatment.

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Covidien Announces Latest Advance In Unite To Treat Sleep Apnea Initiative

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:00:03 GMT

Covidien (NYSE: COV, BSX: COV), a leading global healthcare products company, announced the latest advance in its "Unite to Treat Sleep Apnea" initiative, an integrated program connecting physicians, sleep labs, treatment providers and patients to improve the diagnosis and treatment of those afflicted with obstructive sleep apnea.

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One Person In Four Wakes Every Night Due To Insomnia

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:40:08 GMT

Nearly a quarter of the population suffers nocturnal awakenings or "middle of the night insomnia", on a daily basis, according to major study.

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Insomnia Linked To High Blood Pressure

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:40:07 GMT

Insomniacs who sleep fewer than five hours a night are five times more likely to suffer hypertension than people who sleep well, according to a major study that highlights the growing concerns over links between sleep problems and serious illness.

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Insomniac Workers Sleep On The Job For 2.5 Weeks A Year

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:40:06 GMT

The average company loses the equivalent of 2.5 weeks of paid work from everyone it employs due to the effects of insomnia and sleep loss, a study suggests.

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Happily Married And Sleepy

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:40:05 GMT

For many women the secret of a good night's sleep is a happy marriage, according to a study in US.Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh studied nearly 2, 000 middle-aged women across the country.

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New Data Shows Pramipexole Mirapexin reg; Sifrol reg; Can Significantly Reduce Limb Pain In Patients With Restless Legs Syndrome RLS

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:00:04 GMT

New data shows pramipexole (Mirapexin /Sifrol ) can significantly reduce limb pain in patients with Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) First ever study to demonstrate efficacy of pramipexole in treating RLS-associated limb pain Ingelheim, Germany, 10 June 2008 A new study demonstrating that pra.

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