Medscape Conference Coverage, based on selected sessions at:
SLEEP 2007: the 21st Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS)
June 9 - 14, 2007, Minneapolis, Minnesota
This activity is not sanctioned by, nor a part of, the Associated Professional Sleep Societies.
Clinically Focused Topic OverviewConference News- Gabapentin May Treat Sleep Problems Related to MenopauseA drug approved for seizure control that is also commonly used to treat pain was found in a preliminary study to significantly improve sleep quality in postmenopausal women, with few adverse effects.
Medscape Medical News, June 19, 2007 - Sleep Restriction May Reduce Heart Rate VariabilityEven short periods of sleep restriction in healthy persons may place them at higher risk for cardiovascular disease by reducing heart rate variability, a new study suggests.
Medscape Medical News, June 15, 2007 - Better Sleep and Daytime Functioning With Combined Therapy for Insomnia and AnxietyPatients with generalized anxiety disorder and insomnia function better during the day as well as achieve improved sleep with the addition of a hypnotic to an antidepressant/antianxiety agent, a new study suggests.
Medscape Medical News, June 14, 2007 - Accredited Sleep Center Improves CPAP UsageCompliance was 83% for patients educated about CPAP at an accredited sleep center, a new study shows.
Medscape Medical News, June 14, 2007 - Alzheimer's Patients With Sleep Apnea Can Benefit From CPAP TherapyPatients with Alzheimer's disease and sleep disordered breathing may benefit from treatment with continuous positive airway pressure therapy, a new study shows. The researchers conclude that clinicians should consider this treatment for this population of patients.
Medscape Medical News, June 13, 2007
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