World Day of Sleep to boost awareness of insomnia Mar 21, 2008
It can lead to excessive daytime sleepiness, personality changes, decreased memory, erectile dysfunction and depression, she said. "It's indeed a serious disease, harming people's health and diminishing their quality of life," Han Fang, an expert with the sleep center of People's Hospital of Peking University, said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Impaired sense of smell may be early indicator of Parkinson's disease Mar 21, 2008
Decreased odor identification was associated with older age, smoking, more coffee consumption, less frequent bowel movements, lower cognitive function and excessive daytime sleepiness, but even after adjusting for these factors, those with the lowest olfactory scores, meaning they had the poorest odor identification, had a five times greater risk of developing PD than those with the highest scores. One interpretation of this finding is that the relationship of olfactory deficits to higher risk... (EurekAlert!)
Are you ready to spring forward? Mar 4, 2008
Some of the most prevalent conditions include sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, insomnia and excessive daytime sleepiness. People with these conditions may need a more guided approach to deal with losing an hour of sleep. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Don't Lose Sleep over DST Feb 22, 2008
If you still cannot fall asleep within 30 minutes of lying down, if you have excessive daytime sleepiness, or if you sleep for seven or more hours and still wake up tired, you may have a sleeping disorder. Dr Verma recommends people with these symptoms undergo an overnight sleep study at a center accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. (Suite101.com)
Daytime Dozing Might Raise Stroke Risk Feb 22, 2008
"These authors report a potentially important association between daytime dozing, which should correlate with excessive daytime drowsiness," said Dr. Steven V. Pacia, director of neurology at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. "It is not clear why this is a marker of stroke.". (Health-Finder)
Sleepiness and Stroke Risk Feb 22, 2008
Excessive daytime drowsiness in older adults may predict a significantly increased risk of stroke, said researchers reporting data on Thursday at the International Stroke Conference in New Orleans ... The data showed not only an increase in stroke risk with excessive daytime sleepiness, but also an increased risk of heart attack and vascular death: compared with well-rested people, moderately sleepy people had a 1. (Time.com)
Sleep Apnea Doubles Car Crash Risk, Study Shows Feb 20, 2008
20, 2008) People with sleep apnea -- a breathing disorder that disrupts sleep -- are at double the risk of being in a car crash, a new study by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute and University of British Columbia respirologists finds. Published online in the journal Thorax, the study also found that patients with sleep apnea are three to five times more likely to be in a serious car crash involving personal injury. (Science Daily)
Changes In Narcoleptics' Skin, Core Body Temperatures Affect Their Vigilance And Sleepiness Feb 6, 2008
The study, authored by Rolf Fronczek, of the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience in Amsterdam, and Leiden University Medical Center in The Netherlands, focused on eight patients who were diagnosed with narcolepsy with cataplexy and suffered from excessive daytime sleepiness. The subjects' vigilance was measured using the Psychomotor Vigilance Task, and their sleepiness was assessed with the Maintenance of Wakefulness Test. (Science Daily)
Can A Smell Test Predict Parkinson's Disease? Jan 10, 2008
Questions about excessive daytime sleepiness and anxiety and constipation other pre-symptoms of Parkinson s also will be asked. The goal is to give someone a degree of risk based on one or multiple factors, Dr. Sethi says. (Science Daily)
The blanket lifted on a health nightmare Jan 10, 2008
"Sleep restriction and excessive daytime sleepiness are common and, given overseas estimates, may be having large negative effects on public health," Dr Bartlett said. The survey asked people randomly selected about their sleep behaviour, sleep medication and insomnia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Your Health: Sufficient sleep promotes health and holiday cheer Dec 14, 2007
If you experience excessive daytime sleepiness on a regular basis, you re probably not getting enough high-quality shut-eye. It s not uncommon to doze off after eating a big holiday dinner, but if you find yourself using your plate for a pillow, it s possible that you re suffering from sleep deprivation. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Practice parameters discuss treatment for narcolepsy, other hypersomnias of central origin Dec 2, 2007
The evaluation should include a thorough examination of other possible contributing causes of excessive daytime sleepiness ... Excessive daytime sleepiness has a significant detrimental impact on psychological, social and vocational function and personal safety, thus adversely affecting quality of life ... Hypersomnia is characterized by recurrent episodes of excessive daytime sleepiness or prolonged nighttime sleep. (EurekAlert!)
Journal Sleep: Insomniacs are more likely to report a family history of the sleep disorder Dec 2, 2007
6 percent) and excessive daytime sleepiness (2. 4 percent). (EurekAlert!)
Migraine Linked with Sleep Problems and Fatigue Nov 9, 2007
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Recent findings confirm that excessive daytime sleepiness is more frequent in people who get migraines than in those who don't ... "Excessive daytime sleepiness, defined as difficulty in maintaining a desired level of wakefulness, can be a disabling symptom," Dr. Piero Barbanti, of IRCCS San Raffaele, Rome, and colleagues write in the journal Cephalalgia ... In a previous study, Peres et al. found that in patients with episodic or chronic migraine, a high percentage... (MEDLINEplus)
Women With Severe PMS Perceive Their Sleep Quality To Be Poor Oct 16, 2007
For example, excessive daytime sleepiness is more common when women are in their 20s and 30s. In contrast, older women appear to adapt better to periods of sleep loss. (Science Daily)
Sleep Apnea Awareness Week set to begin Oct. 1 Oct 6, 2007
Once treated, individuals diagnosed with sleep apnea often feel significantly more alert, and also decrease their risk of heart attacks, strokes, and accidents related to excessive daytime sleepiness. The American Sleep Association (ASA) is a national organization focused on improving public awareness about sleep disorders, promoting sleep medicine research, and providing a portal for communication between patients, physicians/healthcare professionals and scientists. (Pearland Journal, TX)
Disturbed Sleep Linked To Poorer Daytime Function In Older Women Oct 3, 2007
Older adults who have poor nighttime sleep are more likely to have a depressed mood, attention and memory problems, excessive daytime sleepiness, more nighttime falls and use more over-the-counter or prescription sleep aids. In addition, recent studies associate lack of sleep with serious health problems such as an increased risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. (Science Daily)
Daytime Sleepiness Linked to Chronic Nasal Obstruction Oct 2, 2007
According to the Japanese study, people with chronic nasal obstruction were twice as likely to experience excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) than those without nasal obstruction. Furthermore, these patients were also five times more likely to suffer from habitual observed apnea (suspension of breathing during sleep), which may be a contributing factor to daytime sleepiness. (Newsmax)
Sleep well for good health Sep 26, 2007
"Fewer hours of sleep and greater levels of sleep disturbance have become widespread in industrialised societies. This change, largely the result of sleep curtailment to create more time for leisure and shift-work, has meant that reports of fatigue, tiredness and excessive daytime sleepiness are more common," the researcher said. In fact, Prof Cappuccio and his team came to the conclusion after studying how sleep patterns affected death rates among 10,308 people. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Lack Of Sleep Doubles Risk Of Death, But So Can Too Much Sleep Sep 25, 2007
This change, largely the result of sleep curtailment to create more time for leisure and shift-work, has meant that reports of fatigue, tiredness and excessive daytime sleepiness are more common than a few decades ago. Sleep represents the daily process of physiological restitution and recovery, and lack of sleep has far-reaching effects. (Science Daily)
Women's Health Much More At Risk From Sleep Deprivation, Study Suggests Sep 12, 2007
Professor Francesco Cappuccio from the University of Warwick s Warwick Medical School led the research he declared that women sleeping less than 5 hours a night should try to get more sleep because, "Sustained sleep curtailment, ensuing excessive daytime sleepiness, and the higher cardiovascular risk are causes for concern. Emerging evidence also suggests a potential role for sleep deprivation as a predictor or risk factor for conditions like obesity and diabetes.". The research paper entitled:... (Science Daily)
XLTEK Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results Sep 12, 2007
This new product is intended to diagnose and treat patients with obstructive sleep apnea who are at high risk of accidents due to excessive daytime sleepiness, including commercial motor vehicle operators. The Company incurred a net loss of $327,000 or $0. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Study says women's health much more at risk from sleep deprivation Sep 9, 2007
Sustained sleep curtailment, ensuing excessive daytime sleepiness, and the higher cardiovascular risk are causes for concern. Emerging evidence also suggests a potential role for sleep deprivation as a predictor or risk factor for conditions like obesity and diabetes. (Hindu)
Passive smoking increases sleep disturbance among pregnant women Sep 2, 2007
The results also showed that pregnant women who smoke had the same sleep disturbances, and also experienced excessive daytime sleepiness and early morning awakening. Dr. Ohida noted that in the surveys, the spouse was the source of the environmental tobacco smoke for 80 percent or more of pregnant women. (EurekAlert!)
The 400 mask that promises to silence snorers on the NHS Aug 31, 2007
Michael Polkey, a specialist in sleep and respiratory medicine at the Royal Brompton Hospital, London, said: Sufferers usually wake feeling that they haven t had a full night s sleep and may report difficulty maintaining concentration, poor memory, and excessive daytime sleepiness. CPAP treatments seemed to work in 70 to 80 per cent of cases, he added. (Times Online)
Adolescents, teens often don’t get adequate sleep Jul 28, 2007
The ultimate manifestation of these disorders can be either excessive daytime sleepiness or hyperactivity ... Narcolepsy is a genetic condition whose hallmark symptom is excessive daytime sleepiness. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Sleep Apnea Patients Have a New Way of Being Treated with Latest CPAP Technology Jul 17, 2007
The National Institute of Health estimates that 2 percent of women and 4 percent of men over the age of 35 have sleep apnea in conjunction with excessive daytime sleepiness. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) serves as the basis for all pressure therapy, which is the primary treatment for sleep apnea. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Company pleads guilty, admitting it illegally promoted drug Jul 14, 2007
It was later approved for treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness. But Orphan admitted in its plea that it promoted the drug to physicians for off-label uses, including fatigue, insomnia, chronic pain, weight loss, depression, bipolar disorders and movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease. (Newsday -- Long Island)
Daily Briefing Jul 14, 2007
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. said it agreed to pay $20 million over five years to resolve a U.S. government probe into the promotion of a drug for conditions including excessive daytime sleepiness in narcolepsy patients. A Federal District Court in New York approved the civil and criminal settlement related to the drug Xyrem on Friday, the Palo Alto, Calif. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Jazz pharma to pay $20M to settle Orphan Medical misbranding charges Jul 14, 2007
The investigation centered around promotion of Xyrem, a pharmaceutical product approved in the United States for the treatment of cataplexy and excessive daytime sleepiness in patients with narcolepsy. Investigators said some Orphan employees conspired to defraud the United States with the goal of expanding the market for Xyrem by promoting the drug for off-label indications that included chronic pain, weight loss, depression, bipolar disorder, fibromyalgia, insomnia, movement disorders such as... (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
While you were sleeping Jul 10, 2007
Signs of obstructive sleep apnea usually occur in men over the age of 40 who are overweight, have excessive daytime sleepiness, loud snoring and in some cases a family history of sleep disorders. While this description fits many, not all of those who are eventually diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea show these classic findings. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Elderly Sleep Woes Linked to Increased Suicide Risk Jun 15, 2007
Some problems associated with sleeplessness include memory and attention problems, depressed moods, excessive daytime drowsiness, more nighttime falls and reliance on over-the-counter or prescription sleep aids. If an older person is having sleep problems, they shouldn't assume it's just an inevitable part of aging, Bernert added. (Forbes)
Catastrophic Events Can Affect A Person's Sleep Jun 14, 2007
Complaints related to the ability to initiate and maintain sleep showed a slight tendency to increase after Hurricane Katrina, while complaints of excessive daytime sleepiness and fatigue decreased. "Our data shows an increase in the number of male patients and insomnia complaints after Hurricane Katrina, despite an overall decrease in initial sleep medicine evaluations. This increase might be a result of existential concerns raised by the evacuee situation," said Sharon. (Science Daily)
Complaints kept dozing judge awake Jun 12, 2007
He was diagnosed in September 2004 with obstructive sleep apnoea, a condition involving breathing pauses during sleep and excessive daytime sleepiness. However, in July 2005, after treatment, a doctor found his sleep apnoea was "well under control" and he was fit to work. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Longer Treatment Benefits Sleep Apnea Patients Jun 9, 2007
In addition, patients were evaluated for daytime symptoms such as excessive daytime sleepiness using two widely accepted assessment tools, and for daytime functioning using a standardized test before treatment and after three months of CPAP therapy. The findings suggest that most patients should use CPAP for at least 7. (Science Daily)
Center hopes to improve sleep Jun 7, 2007
Key signs of OSA include excessive daytime sleepiness, loud or disruptive snoring and gasping and choking during sleep. Other common symptoms are grogginess and morning headaches, frequent urination at night, depression and irritability and obesity. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Community Voice May 31, 2007
It can also cause morning headaches, memory problems, mood swings or feelings of depression, impotence, and excessive daytime sleepiness which is a major cause of car accidents. But the good news is that sleep apnea is treatable and most insurance companies, including Medicare, cover it. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Sleep disorders becoming an 'epidemic' Mar 26, 2007
Excessive daytime sleepiness is another problem associated with sleep apnea. "That may be a safety issue and may contribute to presenteeism," Gelzer said. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Sleep Apnea Common With Pacemakers Mar 14, 2007
Sleep apnea is characterized by repeated interruptions of breathing during sleep, which leads to excessive daytime sleepiness and other health problems. Obesity and age are both major risk factors for heart disease and sleep apnea, but they did not explain the excess of sleep breathing problems among the pacemaker recipients in the study, Levy says. (FOX News)
Child's Sleep Disorder Affects Parents Too Mar 11, 2007
According to Boergers, some signs of a childhood sleep disorder include excessive daytime sleepiness, difficulty falling asleep, frequent nighttime waking or snoring. "It's also important to recognize that some children who demonstrate daytime behavior problems or mood disturbances may suffer from an underlying sleep disorder," she said. (MEDLINEplus)
Still sleepy? Sleep disorders affect more than 100 million Americans Feb 23, 2007
Excessive daytime sleepiness. Falling asleep at inappropriate times, such as while driving. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Publication in Nature Medicine Highlights Potential of Actelion's Orexin Receptor Antagonist as a Novel Mechanism to Treat Sleep Disorders Jan 29, 2007
A deficient orexinergic function is the hallmark of narcolepsy, a debilitating sleep disorder characterised by excessive daytime sleepiness. Additional pre-clinical and clinical studies are necessary to determine the full safety profile of this compound with a novel mechanism of action. (Primezone Releases)
Insomnia is awful, treatable Jan 21, 2007
It can lead to excessive daytime sleepiness, fatigue, clouded thinking, difficulty staying focused, depression and irritability, and it can even affect your ability to drive safely. Recent studies have found that the impact on driving ability from sleep deprivation rivals that from alcohol. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Doctors neglect insomnia in older patients Jan 4, 2007
Researchers found excessive daytime sleepiness was the best predictor of poor physical and mental health. Simply asking a patient, "Do you feel sleepy during the day?" will clue doctors whether to pursue further questioning about sleep in a patient. (EurekAlert!)
