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CONSUMER EDUCATION SITES
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• HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL
CONSUMER
EDUCATION SITES
Sleep Education
The sleep education site of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
The academy is the primary organization of sleep professionals
in the world.
www.sleepeducation.com
National Sleep Foundation
The National Sleep Foundation is organization which provides comprehensive
sleep education and awareness programs
www.sleepfoundation.org
American Sleep apnea Association
A non-profit organization dedicated to the education of the public
about sleep apnea and serving people with this common disorder.
www.sleepapnea.org
American Insomnia Association
The American Insomnia Association is a patient-based organization
that is dedicated to assisting and providing resources to individuals
who suffer form insomnia.
www.americaninsomniaassociation.org
Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation
The Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation is a non-profit organization
which provides the latest information about restless legs syndrome.
www.rls.org
Narcolepsy Network, Inc.
Narcolepsy Network, Inc. is a national non-profit patient support
organization for patients, families and individuals with an interest
in narcolepsy
www.narcolepsynetwork.org
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
(Narcolepsy)
The branch of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that is
involved with research into diseases of the brain provides this
informational web page.
www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/narcolepsy/narcolepsy.htm
Stanford, School of Medicine, Center for Narcolepsy
Stanford’s narcolepsy research has led the world in the
understanding and treatment of this disorder.
www.med.stanford.edu/school/psychiatry/narcolepsy
Respironics
Respironics is a manufacturer and distributor of positive airway
pressure equipment and supplies.
http://global.respironics.com/diseases.asp
CONSUMER HELP
How to Choose a Sleep Center
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American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Sleep centers accredited by the academy are listed by
state. Contact information and their web sites are included.
www.sleepcenters.org
American Board of Sleep Medicine
The American board of Sleep Medicine list physicians
who have demonstrated their knowledge of sleep medicine by passing
a rigorous two-day test to become board certified in the field.
http://www.absm.org/diplomates/listing.htm
HEALTHCARE
PROFESSIONALS
We are available to perform an in-service for your staff on sleep
disorders and
the role of a sleep center in the care of your patients. We provide
professional, prompt and conscientious service to you, your office
and your patients. Our sleep physician provide the care and support
your patients need.
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is the primary
organization of sleep professionals in the world.
www.aasmnet.org
American College of Chest Physicians
The American College of Chest Physicians is a professional
association of physicians interested in diseases of the chest.
www.chestnet.org
American Thoracic Society
The American Thoracic Society is the major medical association
dedicated to advancing lung, critical care and sleep medicine.
www.thoracic.org
Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
The academy is a professional membership organization
promoting the use and research of oral appliances and oral surgery
for the treatment of sleep disordered breathing.
www.dentalsleepmed.org
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MEDICAL
SLEEP PRODUCTS'
MANUFACTURERS AND INFORMATION
Fisher
& Paykel: (800)446-3908
www.fphcare.com/osa
Devilbliss Healthcare: 800-338-1988
www.devilblisshealthcare.com
Resmed:
(800)424-0737
www.resmed.com
Respironics:
(800)345-6443
http://global.respironics.com/Diseases.asp
InnoMed, Bravo, Hybrid: (800)200-9842
http://www.mergenetsolutions.com/innomedinc/
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ARTICLES BY
THE SLEEP CENTER STAFF
Sleep Disordered Breathing,
The Conditions” – November 2007
“Sleep Disordered Breathing, The Events” –
September 2007
“Nasal Airflow in Sleep-Disordered Breathing” Published
by
RG Hooper in CHEST 2004; volume 126: pages 316-317.
www.chestjournal.org
“Forced Inspiratory Nasal Flow-Volume Curves,
A Simple Test of Nasal Airflow” Published in the MAYO CLINIC
PROCEEDINGS 2001;volume 76 No 10: pages 990-994.
http://www.mayoclinicproceedings.com/pdf%2F7610%
2F7610a4%2Epdf
"Congestive
Heart Failure And Sleep Apnea"
"Sleep Apnea and
Coronary Artery Disease"
"Sleep Apnea
and Hypertension"
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