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Insomnia Prevalent Among Cancer Patients Who Receive Chemotherapy (redOrbit)
Mon Nov 23 15:56:58 PST 2009
University of Rochester study shows impact of care lingers for monthsThree quarters of cancer patients and survivors treated with chemotherapy suffer insomnia or sleep disorders that often become chronic conditions, hindering patients' ability to fully recover, according to scientists at the...
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Insomnia prevalent among cancer patients who receive chemotherapy (PhysOrg)
Mon Nov 23 14:07:04 PST 2009
Three quarters of cancer patients and survivors treated with chemotherapy suffer insomnia or sleep disorders that often become chronic conditions, hindering patients' ability to fully recover, according to scientists at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
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Insomnia Is Common, Likely Under-Diagnosed Among People With Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy (Medical News Today)
Tue Nov 24 05:37:15 PST 2009
Researchers have found that 43 percent of patients undergoing chemotherapy for cancer in a clinical trial met the clinical criteria for insomnia syndrome and an additional 37 percent had insomnia symptoms, suggesting that the majority of patients (80 percent) suffer from sleep difficulties. This...
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Insomnia prevalent among cancer patients who receive chemotherapy (EurekAlert!)
Mon Nov 23 13:28:08 PST 2009
( University of Rochester Medical Center ) In a study of cancer patients and survivors, three-quarters report having insomnia or sleep problems following chemotherapy.
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Sleep is important -- are you getting your fair share? (The Daily Commercial)
Mon Nov 23 00:08:07 PST 2009
Sleep is important -- are you getting your fair share? Juan A. Albino, MD, MPH, FCCP We spend a third of our lives sleeping, but, until recen ...
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Sounds Can Penetrate Deep Sleep And Enhance Associated Memories Upon Waking (Medical News Today)
Sat Nov 21 03:37:39 PST 2009
They were in a deep sleep, yet sounds, such as a teakettle whistle and a cat's meow, somehow penetrated their slumber. The 25 sounds presented during the nap were reminders of earlier spatial learning, though the Northwestern University research participants were unaware of the sounds as they...
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Heart Disease In Kidney Transplant Patients May Be Caused By Sleep Apnea (Medical News Today)
Sat Nov 21 03:39:40 PST 2009
Sleep apnea is common in individuals who receive a kidney transplant and is associated with increased risk of high blood pressure, heart disease or stroke, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology (CJASN).
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Transcept Pharmaceuticals Scheduled To Meet With FDA To Discuss Intermezzo(R) Complete Response Letter (Medical News Today)
Tue Nov 24 04:37:05 PST 2009
Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: TSPT) announced that it is scheduled to meet with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on January 20, 2010 to discuss the Complete Response Letter regarding the New Drug Application (NDA) for Intermezzo® (zolpidem tartrate sublingual tablet).
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Health calendar (Asheville Citizen-Times)
Mon Nov 23 21:23:57 PST 2009
COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE: Noon-4:15 p.m. Nov. 24, Duke Room at Park Ridge Hospital. Call 681-2173 for appointment. PARK RIDGE WOW FREE CHOLESTEROL SCREENINGS: Lipid and glucose profiles, along with blood pressure and body mass index screening. Overnight fast for best results.
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Baby's Sleep Position Is The Major Factor In 'Flat-Headedness' (Medical News Today)
Thu Nov 19 13:37:19 PST 2009
A baby's sleep position is the best predictor of a misshapen skull condition known as deformational plagiocephaly - or the development of flat spots on an infant's head - according to findings reported by Arizona State University scientists in the December issue of the journal Pediatrics.
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