Posts Tagged ‘Study’

Energy Drinks Extra Dangerous for Kids: Study

Energy Drinks Extra Dangerous for Kids: Study
Warns of Serious Risks Such as Caffeine Overdoses and Seizures in Adolescents and Young Adults Up to Age 25
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Richardson Chiropractor Located Near Plano Announces His Newly Revamped Practice Website with Interactive Features and …
Richardson Chiropractor Dr. James R. Blum has recently announced the release of a new and improved website for Natural Care Chiropractic & Acupuncture. Dr. Blum’s chiropractic practice located in Richardson, TX near Plano. The new website contains a host of informative and interactive features that will allow potential patients to easily connect with the chiropractor and educate themselves about …
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Salts Tripping
Sold as “bath salts,” the latest very-bad-for-you designer drug has nothing to do with the stuff that goes in a tub. Poison-control centers have already gotten more calls about the substances this year than all of last year, leading to cries for bans.
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Study: Antidepressant Drug Helps Hot Flashes

Study: Antidepressant Drug Helps Hot Flashes
As many as three out of four women suffer from hot flashes during menopause, but a new study shows a drug originally used to treat depression can bring much needed relief.
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Peace: Tune out distractions of chaotic world
When financial and job stresses are high, meditation can ease tension, produce mental clarity and create a climate of tranquility in your life, instructors and practitioners say.
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Q&A: Is there an alternative sleep apnea diagnosis method other than an overnight sleep study?

Question by Jargon: Is there an alternative sleep apnea diagnosis method other than an overnight sleep study?
I believe I have sleep apnea, but because I am currently in a residential treatment program, I am unable to go to an overnight sleep study.
Is there an alternative method with which I can be tested for sleep apnea?

Best answer:

Answer by rustoria617
Not one that would be recognized by an insurance company.

Have a friend watch you sleep. If you repeatedly stop breathing for 15-20 or more seconds, then you probably do have sleep apnea. More prevalent with snorers.

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Published Study Demonstrated Once-Daily Vyvanse® (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) Capsules CII Provided Significant …

Published Study Demonstrated Once-Daily Vyvanse® (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) Capsules CII Provided Significant …
Shire plc , the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced that a Phase 3b study published in Behavioral and Brain Functions found adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder who took once-daily Vyvanse® Capsules CII demonstrated significant improvement in attention.  This improvement was measured by average of Permanent Product Measure of Performance total scores of …
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Rise and shine Brevard: It’s almost school time
Children and teens who’ve been staying up late and sleeping in this summer are in for a rude awakening.
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Depression and Insomnia
Insomnia and depression often go hand-in-hand. Discover which insomnia treatment works best for depression.
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Treatment Helped Soldiers With Migraine, Insomnia: Study

Treatment Helped Soldiers With Migraine, Insomnia: Study
WEDNESDAY, June 23 (HealthDay News) — Treatment helped improve sleep quality for U.S. soldiers who suffered from migraine headaches after returning from the war in Iraq, a new study found.
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Creating a world that celebrates more birthdays
A reader’s chance encounter with The Record’s Opinion section gets her thinking about the importance of fund-raising event that has become an integral part of her family’s life.
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Positive Results From Phase 2 Study Of Qnexa In Obstructive Sleep Apnea Presented At Sleep Meeting

Positive Results From Phase 2 Study Of Qnexa In Obstructive Sleep Apnea Presented At Sleep Meeting
VIVUS, Inc. (Nasdaq: VVUS) announced that data from a previously reported phase 2 study evaluating the safety and efficacy of the investigational drug Qnexa® for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) were presented at SLEEP 2010, the 24th Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS)…
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