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There are many facilities that provide quality diagnostic and treatment services to individuals of all ages that suffer from a sleeping disorder. They utilize the latest technology along with an age appropriate approach to the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. Choose a doctor and facility with experience in creating innovative ways to manage sleep disorders today and in the future. By providing a quality testing environment, experienced staff, and quality services they will improve the quality of a patient's life by allowing them to lead more productive and healthier lifestyles. |
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- 100 million people of all ages suffer from poor sleep
- An estimated 35 million suffer from a sleep disorder.
- 50,000 premature and preventable deaths from Sleep Apnea.
- approximately 1 in 4 people experience a form of sleep disordered breathing
- An estimate 30 million people snore
- Estimated 5 out of 100 people have Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- More than 35 million Americans complain of chronic insomnia.
- Up to 15% of people may experience Restless leg Syndrome, a disorder that results in very disturbed sleep due to uncontrollable leg movement or discomfort.
Individuals who suffer from OSA are:
- Three times more likely to suffer from heart disease.
- Four times more likely to experience a stroke.
- 40% of individuals who experience high blood pressure and one third of those experiencing heart failure are believed to be suffering from undiagnosed and untreated OSA.
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- 8 out of 10 people are unaware that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and obesity can be a result of sleep disorders in children.
- Breathing Problems During Sleep May Affect Mental Development in Infants.
- Sleep Apnea Linked to Bed-Wetting in Kids. Journal of Pediatrics 2003- 66
- Studies indicate that children who snore do worse in school,
- “Substantial associations” between symptoms of sleep disordered breathing and inattentive and hyperactive behavior.
- Habitual snoring occurs in 33% of kids ages 2 to 18 who are diagnosed with ADHD, compared to 9% of the control group.
- 26% of 69 children diagnosed with ADHD suffered from Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD).
- The prevalence of obesity in the United States has grown from 5% in the 1960’s to 11% in the 1990’s.
- According to the October 2001 issue of Child Magazine only 25% of 600 pediatricians interviewed felt comfortable diagnosing and treating sleep disorders.
- Treating childhood sleep disorders may be as simple as changing behavior or as complex as upper airway surgery.
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Sleep Lab Development/Management Services
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- Reduces or eliminates capital expenditures!
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Executive Sleep Study Services
Executive Sleep Studies should be flexible and comfortable as you would like it to be.
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Childhood: Too Little Sleep May Pose Obesity Risk
New York Times reported that children who do not get enough sleep may increase their risk for obesity, a new study has found.
AASM: How You Eat This Thanksgiving May Affect The Quality Of Your Sleep
Thanksgiving is a day in which people typically experience sleepiness after indulging themselves with a heavy meal. According to the American Academy of Sl
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