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PubMed Articles
Temsirolimus controlled metastatic advanced renal cell carcinoma for over 4 years: a case study.
We present a case report of long-term response with temsirolimus in cytokine refractory metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC). A 74-year-old Japanese man was diagnosed with advanced RCC in November 20...
Biodegradable stent for the treatment of a colonic stricture in Crohn's disease.
Biodegradable polydioxanone stents were developed for the treatment of refractory benign esophageal strictures but have been suggested as a new therapeutic option for intestinal strictures. The primar...
Inhaled glycopyrronium bromide (Seebri(®) Breezhaler(®) capsules; NVA237) is a once-daily, long-acting muscarinic receptor antagonist (LAMA) that is approved in several countries, including the EU,...
BACKGROUND: Snoring is a common symptom among the adult population, and it is the most common complaint in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome. Patients who snore in a sitting positio...
Dyslipidemia: another brick in the wall. A feasible link in the OSA-cardiovascular disease axis.
AIM AND OBJECTIVES: To describe and compare nutritional status, pulmonary function, gender and marital status in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. BACKGROUND: Chronic obstructive pu...
Prospective study of restless legs syndrome and risk of erectile dysfunction.
In our previous cross-sectional study, we found that restless legs syndrome (RLS) was associated with erectile dysfunction (ED). Thus, we conducted a prospective study to examine whether RLS was assoc...
The impact of obesity on cardiac dysfunction in patients with sleep-disordered breathing.
INTRODUCTION: Obesity and heart failure are strongly associated with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). However, the determinants of cardiac dysfunction in patients with SDB are not known. METHODS: We...
Society of anesthesia and sleep medicine: proceedings of 2012 annual meeting.
INTRODUCTION: We present the proceedings of the second annual meeting of the Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine. The theme of the meeting was "Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine: What Every Health Pr...
Non-Cigarette Tobacco and the Lung.
Cigarette smoking is known to cause a wide range of damaging health outcomes; however, the effects of non-cigarette tobacco products are either unknown or perceived as less harmful than cigarettes. Sm...
News Articles
CPAP May Help Glucose Control in Prediabetes (CME/CE)
PHILADELPHIA (MedPage Today) -- Prediabetic patients with obstructive sleep apnea had significant improvement in glucose levels after effective treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP...
Sleep Apnea May Have Link to AD (CME/CE)
PHILADELPHIA (MedPage Today) -- Biomarkers associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD) increased linearly with severity of sleep-disordered breathing in normal-weight older people, according to a study r...
Dr. Kanani, Woodland Hills Dentist: Dangers of Tooth Damage and Obstructive Sleep Disorder
A type of sleep apnea is now linked with teeth grinding, according to an April 9, 2013 article CNY Central (“Snoring and Teeth Grinding Could be a Sign of Sleep Disorder”). Woodland Hills dentist...
Recent news on Dr. Bradley Eli treating Hall of Fame CB Mike Haynes, as well as other former NFL legends, and more information on the next Pro Player Health Alliance event. San Diego, CA (PRWEB) May 1...
Researchers identify a potential new risk for sleep apnea: Asthma
(American Thoracic Society) Researchers at the University of Wisconsin have identified a potential new risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea: asthma.
Study finds that sleep apnea and Alzheimer's are linked
(American Thoracic Society) A new study looking at sleep-disordered breathing and markers for Alzheimer's disease risk in cerebrospinal fluid and neuroimaging adds to the growing body of research link...
Treatment of sleep apnea improves glucose levels in prediabetes
(American Thoracic Society) Optimal treatment of sleep apnea in patients with prediabetes improves blood sugar (glucose) levels and thus can reduce cardiometabolic risk, according to a study to be pre...
Diet Doc’s hCG diet plans work to overcome controlling cravings and overindulging, that often becomes part of patient’s every day routines, through new meal plans filled with whole foods and healt...
Pro Player Health Alliance supported by Taylor Baldwin of the San Diego Union Tribune. More information on the upcoming event hosted by Dr. Bradley Eli. San Diego, CA (PRWEB) May 18, 2013 Many NFL pl...
Neupro reduces PLMS and total NSBP elevations in patients with RLS, study finds
UCB today announced data from a double-blind, placebo-controlled study that found that Neupro (Rotigotine Transdermal System) reduced total nocturnal systolic blood pressure elevations associated with...
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Physician Therapeutics is a division of Targeted Medical Pharma, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops and sells prescription medical foods to physi...
AZ-TMJ is a clinic focused on the treatment of TMJ, Severe Headaches and Sleep Apnea, all of which can be symptoms of an issue with the Temporomandibular Joint, which is where the...
NovaSom, Inc. is a privately held diagnostic-service provider for home testing and evaluation of sleep-disordered breathing, which includes the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apne...
LifeWatch AG, headquartered in Neuhausen am Rheinfall and listed on SIX Swiss Exchange (LIFE), Switzerland, is the leading healthcare technology and solution company, specializing...
Carpenter Co. and SleepBetter.org
SleepBetter.org is dedicated to helping people sleep better. Designed as an online resource, the Web site creates a forum for visitors to define, discuss, and discover solu...
World Class CME is a physician-founded company focused on providing outstanding continuing medical education in the areas of radiology, ultrasound, gynecology and sleep medicin...
Mid Atlantic Spine and Pain Physicians (MASPP)
Mid Atlantic Spine and Pain Physicians (MASPP) offers an enlightened approach to treating spine and pain related disorders. The groupâs nationally recognized team of experts,...
Nihon Kohden America was founded in 1979 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Nihon Kohden Corporation, Japan (founded in 1951). Nihon Kohden is a market leader in patient monitoring,...
Each of ENT and Allergy Associatesâ 36 clinical locations provides access to a full complement of services, including General Adult and Pediatric ENT, Voice and Swallowing, F...
Advanced Brain Monitoring, Inc.
Advanced Brain Monitoring is a privately held industry leader focused on developing innovative solutions for the diagnosis and treatment of sleep, neurological, and psychiatric di...
Clinical Trials
Genitourinary Symptoms With Levonorgestrel Releasing Intrauterine Systems
The main purpose of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of Levonorgestrel Releasing Intrauterine devices (LNR-IUD) on genitourinary symptoms in patients with abnormal uterine bleeding....
The purpose of this study is to assess the control of COPD using a symptom and exacerbation risk based treatment strategy based on GOLD 2011. This study is conducted in Japanese subjects w...
Fatigue is a symptom present in 76 to 92% of people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Fatigue is usually described as an overwhelming sense of tiredness, lack of energy, and feeling of exhaust...
Impact of Hot Flashes on Sleep and Mood Disturbance
We plan to enroll 60 healthy, non-pregnant premenopausal women age 18-45 who do not have hot flashes (in order to have 30 women complete all study procedures) in a trial investigating the...
The purpose of this study is to assess the pain reduction rate after 8 weeks treatment of NORSPAN® from baseline. And secondary purpose are: pain reduction rate after 4 weeks treatment f...
Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapy for Mild to Moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is common in modern society, affecting up to 5% of working middle-aged adults in the United States. Obesity is the number one risk factor for the development...
Bipolar Disorder Research Study for Ages 12 and Older
The Bipolar Disorder Center for Pennsylvanians aims to reduce significant differences in treatment results among Pennsylvanians with bipolar disorder, especially among youth, the elderly,...
Spanish Cohort for the Study of the Effect of CPAP in Hypertension (CEPECTA)
AIMS:To know the effects of the treatment with nasal positive continuous airway pressure (CPAP) on systemic blood pressure and the expression of biological mediators, in systemic hypertens...
MAIN AIMS: to analyze the efficacy of nasal CPAP treatment in patients with ischemic first-ever stroke and Sleep Apnea Syndrome (SAS) in terms of: early neurological outcome, functional re...
Exercise to Improve Sleep in Heart Failure
Of the more than 2 million Americans with heart failure (HF), up to 70% have disturbed sleep that worsens the dyspnea, fatigue, and reduced daytime function associated with HF. Exercise im...
Videos
Understanding Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (HD) | A film by the Wellcome Trust
Dr Mary J Morrell has been investigating the physiology of a sleep disorder known as obstructive sleep apnoea, which can cause people to stop breathing durin...
Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Jaundice, Obstructive
JAUNDICE, the condition with yellowish staining of the skin and mucous membranes, that is due to impaired BILE flow in the BILIARY TRACT, such as INTRAHEPATIC CHOLESTASIS, or EXTRAHEPATIC CHOLESTASIS.
Nocturia
Frequent URINATION at night that interrupts sleep. It is often associated with outflow obstruction, DIABETES MELLITUS, or bladder inflammation (CYSTITIS).
Nocturnal Enuresis
Involuntary discharge of URINE during sleep at night after expected age of completed development of urinary control.
Sinus Arrest, Cardiac
The omission of atrial activation that is caused by transient cessation of impulse generation at the SINOATRIAL NODE. It is characterized by a prolonged pause without P wave in an ELECTROCARDIOGRAM. Sinus arrest has been associated with sleep apnea (REM SLEEP-RELATED SINUS ARREST).
Orthokeratologic Procedures
An alternative to REFRACTIVE SURGICAL PROCEDURES. A therapeutic procedure for correcting REFRACTIVE ERRORS. It involves wearing CONTACT LENSES designed to force corrective changes to the curvature of the CORNEA that remain after the lenses are removed. The effect is temporary but is maintained by wearing the therapeutic lenses daily, usually during sleep.
