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Sleep
 Websites presented in alphabetical order National Center on Sleep Disorders Research -- NIH 
 This site offers information on sleep disorders such as "sleep apnea, narcolepsy, insomnia, parasomnia, jet-lag syndrome, and disturbed biological and circadian rhythms." Information available includes the problems, diagnosis, treatment, and research of these sleep disorders. Find fact sheets, audio clips, announcements, and an interactive quiz. Resources for health professionals include publications, research, and grants. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/ncsdr/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions Last updated Jun 21, 2004 National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: Diseases and Conditions Index
This resource contains information about diseases and conditions affecting the heart, lungs, and blood, as well as sleep disorders. Features articles about heart attacks, high blood pressure, asthma, hemophilia, sleep apnea, and other conditions. The descriptions are nontechnical, written in plain language, and include pronunciations of difficult words. Provides links to related information. Searchable. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, The Human Body Last updated Jun 22, 2005 National Sleep Foundation
This independent, nonprofit organization's website focuses on public health and safety awareness of sleep and sleep disorders. Provides information on sleep-related research, educational programs, advocacy activities, and more. Includes links to publications, sleep societies, and other health-related organizations. http://www.sleepfoundation.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions Last updated Mar 29, 2007 Sleepnet.com
"Everything you wanted to know about sleep but were too tired to ask." Includes information on sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, and sleep deprivation; tips for better sleep; links to related resources; and more. http://www.sleepnet.com/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions Last updated Aug 22, 2005 Snoring and Sleep Apnea
This brief overview explains the difference between snoring and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), and outlines treatments for OSAS (CPAP, LAUP, Somnoplasty, and UPPP). From the Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine. http://www.ent.uci.edu/pubarea-entdo-snore.html Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Nov 14, 2006 |
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