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Why
Can't You Sleep?: Understanding Sleep Problems
What's
Keeping You Up?
Effects
of Menopause on Sleep
The
Snoring Sickness: Do You Have Sleep Apnea?
Late-life
Sleep Problems: What's Normal?
Treating
Insomnia: Sleep Skills for the Restless
Discussing
Sleep Problems With Your Doctor
Can
Poor Sleep Affect Your Weight?
The
Effect of Poor Sleep on Health
The
Impact of Pain on Sleep
The
Link Between Sleep and Depression
When
Worries Surface at Night: Sleep and Anxiety
Sleep
and Heart Disease: What's the Link?
Cancer
and Cancer Treatment: Can it Affect Sleep?
A Study
Noise
and sleep quality in two hospitals in Brazil.
An International Journal of Sleep, Dream, and Hypnosis
A
multidisciplinary journal, published quarterly. An international forum for
opinion within the field of sleep, dream, and hypnosis research interests.
European Data Format (EDF)
File
format for archival and exchange of sleep and EEG data.
Fordham University Sleep Research Lab
Basic
sleep research laboratory investigating mechanisms of homeostatic and
circadian regulation of sleep (Dr. Levente Kapas).
Sleep Research Laboratory
Sleep
Laboratory at Loughborough University, England.
Sleep Research: Zurich
Some
of the most influential ideas for decades emerged from the Section of
Psychopharmacology and Sleep Research, Zurich. Arguably, where the
biological clock met sleep.
Sleep, Dreams and Wakefulness
One
of the longest established sleep research laboratories.
Sleepstudy.org
This
site is dedicated to educating, aiding researchers in the sleep domain,
clinicians and basic scientists. It contains listings of current research
projects.
SONOLAB Sleep Research Laboratory
Contributing to the diagnosis and optimization of treatment for sleep
disturbances.
The Center For Sleep Research Siegel Lab
Basic
sleep research laboratory.
The Siesta Project
Sleep
Research: A new standard for integrating polygraphic sleep recordings into
a comprehensive model of human sleep and its validation in sleep
disorders.
About Sleep Disorders
Discusses the types of sleep disorders, and how anxiety
and diet may influence rest. Suggests keeping a daily record and taking a
polysomnography test (sleep study).
Better Homes and Gardens - Sleep Basics
Links
to articles from the magazine on sleep related issues.
Brain Basics: Understanding Sleep
A
comprehensive resources guide about understanding sleep, compiled by NINDS,
the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Drowsy Driving and Automobile Crashes
NHLBI
report dealing with combatting drowsy driving.
Glossary of Terms
List
of commonly used sleep terms.
GoodSleep
Site
provides users with individualized, sleep information and advice.
HealtHubs
A
brief definition of trypanosomiasis, followed by links to overviews, fact
sheets, slides, full text articles and research projects.
Horlicks
Advice to help you get to sleep, a sleep diary to monitor sleep patterns,
dream interpretations, downloadable alarm clock. Advice on exercise,
stress-busting and staying calm.
MedicineNet.com - Focus on Sleep Disorders
Medical information about sleep disorders including, insomnia, snoring,
and nightmares.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Covers sleepiness,insomnia,
sleep apnea, and narcolepsy.
Neuronic
A
sleep and wakefulness miscellany. International Classification of Sleep
Disorders, a guide to British sleep societies, resources, Sleep Assessment
and Advisory Service and WWW sleep survey.
Put an End to Snoring
An
objective resource features an exclusive questionnaire that will suggest
remedies appropriate for your type. Includes a list of remedies and
details about each.
Sleep (From Neuroscience for Kids)
Basic
information about sleep for kids and adults.
Sleep and Health
A
resource dedicated to advancing the public's knowledge of sleep disorders,
alertness, mood, performance and other health related issues.
Sleep Disorder Channel
News,
videos, chats and various resources on sleep disorders.
Sleep Disorder News - Topix.net
News
on sleep disorders collected from diverse sources on the web.
Sleep Disorders
Information on insomnia, Restless Legs Syndrome, sleep in the elderly, and
non-medicine countermeasures is provided by Medbroadcast, a Canadian
health web-broadcaster.
Sleep Disorders
Descriptions, symptoms, treatment, of various sleep disorders. Over a
hundred articles on the topic. Sleep apnea, narcolepsy, sleep paralysis,
insomnia. New Material added weekly.
Sleep Disorders
A
selection of sites provided by the U.S. National Library of Medicine
(Medline Plus).
Sleep Disorders
From
the NeurologyChannel information about sleep and the different stages,
insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea and narcolepsy.
Sleep Disorders
Old
(1987) but useful article written by a science writer on contract with the
U.S. National Institute of Mental Health.
Sleep Disorders - MSNBC
Sleep
disorders descriptions including gastroesophageal reflux.
Sleep Disorders Australia - Queensland Branch
Provides information and awareness, with an introduction, workshops, links
and contact details. Also fact sheet about all the different types of
disorders.
Sleep Disorders Symptoms
The
sleep cycle.
Sleep From A to Zzz
A
study by ThinkQuest the complexity and importance of your daily biological
ritual from apnea, insomnia, and sleep disorders to sociological and
zoological facts.
Sleep Health Center, by Rhonda's Reviews
Offers articles and fact sheets on issues such as insomnia and back pain.
Discussions also available on selecting the right mattress.
Sleep Home Pages
Comprehensive sleep information site which includes directories and
contact information for all major sleep organisations. Useful for
researchers, doctors and patients.
Sleep Information
From
HowStuffWorks: An introduction to how sleep works, why it is needed and
how to improve it.
Sleep Medicine
A
comprehensive links and resources one-pager for both professionals and
sufferers.
Sleep Neurobiology
Series of scientific abstracts concerning sleep produced by Cambridge
Scientific Abstracts in 1997.
Sleep Tips
Offers users hundreds of guru approved tips and links related to how to
sleep and lnks to other sleep-related resources on the internet.
Sleeping Sickness - African Trypanosomiasis
A
deadly sickness.
SleepNet
Everything you wanted to know about sleep disorders but were too tired to
ask. Open Sleep Forum. SleepNet links to over 200 sites.
Talk About Sleep
A
sleep health community providing medicine news, information, and
interactive support through nightly moderated chats and message boards.
Informative for professionals, patients and others interested in sleep.
The Dangers of Alcohol and Sleep - Alcohol Alert No.
41-1998
Paper
discussing the effects of alcohol on sleep (US National Institute on
Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism).
The Sleep Connection
Offers information about sleep apnea and other sleep disorders. Search by
zip code to find your nearest sleep center.
The Sleep Well
Information on sleep, disorders, activism and related events.
Veritas Medicine
Clinical trial listings for sleep disorders. Perform a personalized search
to find ongoing trials that match your needs.
Vital Sleep
Offers testing for sleep disorders. Includes patient education and a
support network.
ORGANIZATIONS
American Sleep Association
Professional sleep organization focusing on sleep apnea, snoring,
insomnia, and narcolepsy. Aims to improve sleep health around the world by
educating health care providers and increasing public awareness about
sleep health and sleeping disorders.
American Sleep Research Institute
Conducts tests of mattresses and other sleep products.
Association of Polysomnographic Technicians.
Site
for technical employees of sleep disorder centers for the evaluation and
treatment of sleep disorders.
Australia & New Zealand and Australasian Sleep
Association
Index
page leading to "The Accreditation of Sleep Disorders Services" document.
Better Sleep Council
Useful site. The Council was established in 1978, the Better Sleep Council
(BSC) is a nonprofit organization supported by the mattress industry that
is devoted to educating the public about the importance of sleep and the
value of the sleep system and sleep environment.
British Sleep Society
The
British Sleep Society was founded as a charity in 1989 to promote
knowledge and research in sleep, its disorders and treatment.
BSSAA
The
British Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Association aims to promote public
awareness that habitual snoring and sleep apnoea are generally treatable
complaints and that help is available.
Canadian Sleep Society
The
Canadian Sleep Society (CSS) / Société Canadienne du Sommeil (SCS) is a
professional association of clinicians, scientists and technologists
formed in June 1986 to further the advancement and understanding of sleep
and its disorders through scientific study and public awareness
European Sleep Research Society
Founded in 1972 the European Sleep Research Society promotes all aspects
of sleep research.
International Sleep Medicine Association
New
worldwide association for physicians, scientists, patients and
corporations interested in sleep.
Irish Sleep Apnoea Trust
Offers details of the organization, news, services and links.
Journal of Sleep Research
Official Journal of the European Sleep Research Society
National Center on Sleep Disorders Research
Part
of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Coordinates
government-sponsored sleep research, training and education.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Home
Page
NHLBI
is a part of the Federal Government's National Institutes of Health.
Medical alerts, professional and general health related information, and
research and training information for biomedical investigators and
students.
National Sleep Foundation
Nonprofit organization supporting public education, sleep-related
research, and advocacy related to sleep deprivation, sleep disorders, and
excessive sleepiness. Extensive information on these topics.
Sleep On-Line
On-line web source for abstracts of articles published in SLEEP, the
official journal of the American Sleep Disorders Association (www.asda.org)
and the Sleep Research Society (bisleep.medsch.ucla.edu/SRS).
Sleep Research Online
WEB
Journal (peer-reviewed) providing cutting-edge research results.
Sleep Research Society Home Page
The
U.S. Sleep Research Society (SRS) fosters scientific investigations on all
aspects of sleep and its disorders. It promotes training and education in
sleep research and provides forums for the exchange of knowledge
pertaining to sleep.
Sleep/Wake Disorders Canada
A
national association of volunteers dedicated to fostering the interests of
people suffering from sleep/wake disorders by distributing information,
encouraging research, establishing self-help groups, and acting as an
advocate when necessary.
The American Sleep Apnea Association
The
American Sleep Apnea Association is a non-profit organization concerned
health care promotes education, awareness and research into sleep apnea.
The Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine
The
Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine is affiliated with the Northside Hospital Sleep Disorders Center and provides
courses on sleep medicine, polysomnography and review courses for board
certification.
The School of Sleep Medicine
Runs
courses on sleep medicine ranging from basic to advance, pediatric to
adult. CMEs and preparation for board certification.
WFSRS-HOME
Founded in 1987, this professional international federation encourages
collaboration into the areas of sleep research and sleep medicine.
WHO: Mental disorders in Primary Health Care
World
Health Organisation education packs on mental disorders in primary care
(including sleep disorders).
SUPPORT GROUPS
A.W.A.K.E. in Philly Sleep Disorders Support Group
Meeting information is posted on the site, as well as other general
information that is useful to apnea sufferers.
CCHS Group
This
is the place to find information and support for Congenital Central
Hypoventilation Syndrome (CCHS). We will try to keep up-to-date on the
latest medical advances as we provide a forum for family members to
connect and share their stories.
Giant Steps: Innovative Education and Therapeutic
Programs for children with Autism and their family
Giant
Steps : The mission for centre of excellence for the creation,
implementation and dissemination of innovative education and effective
programs for Autism Spectrum Disorder prevention, effective treatments, a
cure by social interaction, communication and cognition areas.
Kleine-Levin Syndrome
Kleine-Levin Syndrome -KLS- is a rare sleep disorder that causes random
episodes of excessive sleeping for indefinite periods of time, and when
awake, in an episode, victims can remain in a trance-like state.
Late Sleepers Bill of Rights
A
not-too-early wake up call to recognize and respect the rights of night
owls everywhere.
Narcolepsy Message Board and Help Forum
A
place for narcoleptics to get it off their chest or to ask/answer
questions or to just commiserate.
Open Forum
Providing an improved way of communicating and exchanging ideas for anyone
concerned about the issues of sleep research and sleep disorders.
Sarasota-Manatee RLS Support Group
Florida group for patients with Restless Legs Syndrome and PLMD, including
links to information for patients, physicians and other medical
professionals, and local meeting information.
Sleep Disorders Message Board
Forum
on the various sleep disorders.
SleepDisorders.com
Meet
people with similar conditions through the forums. Join focus groups to
help find cures. Find seminars, conferences, and other event listings.
SleepNet Support Groups
A
guide to patient support groups. |
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
IntraTherapies Institute
A healthcare company specializing in Age Management Therapeutics, a
trademarked discipline directed to age-related degenerative disorders that
combines physician-administered, personalized medical treatment with
prescribed neuroceutical compounds.
Audio Sleep
Help
heal sleep apnea and sleeping disorders through guided meditations and
visualization.
CPAP Company
Offering CPAP, bi-level and asthma machines plus c-pap and asthma
equipment and supplies.
CPAP Deals
Canadian supplier of CPAP products for the treatment of Sleep Apnea.
Heated humidifiers, masks, software and accessories.
CPAP Depot
CPAP
equipment and supplies, obstructive sleep apnea information, bipap, OSA.
CPAP Solutions
Providing public awareness and education regarding Obstructive Sleep
Apnea, while giving patients an affordable solution to purchasing
equipment and supplies in a secure environment.
CPAP Supplies Plus/Direct
Offers a variety of manufacturers as well as hard to find replacement
parts and accessories.
CPAP-Direct.com
Supplies designed to assist with snoring, and obstructional sleep apnea.
Includes headgear, humidifiers and respironics.
CPAP.net
Medical equipment for patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
CPAP4Sleep.com
Offers CPAP and BiPAP equipment and supplies.
Phoenix CPAP Services, Inc.
Distributes the newest in technology CPAP / BiLevel devices.
Quality of Life, Inc.
Offering masks, headgear, chin straps and cushions.
Respertise Pulmonary Services, Inc.
On-line catalog of respiratory supplies, including CPAP/Bi-level,
ventilator, oxygen, asthma and tracheostomy supplies.
S.L.P. Inc
R&D
and manufacturing of physiological sensors for sleep disorder, research,
biofeedback and education.
Sleepap.com
The
company specializes in CPAP, BiPAP and sleep apnea products. They have 10
certified respiratory care practitioners on staff with over 100 years of
combined sleep and respiratory experience.
SleepNet
Manufactures and distributes sleep apnea disorder products, including the
Phantom nasal mask and the IQ.
SleepQuest
CPAP
machines and other sleep treatment devices at discount prices.
the CPAP Store
CPAP
and bi-level sleep disorder equipment and supplies.
Tri-Med, Inc.
Manufacturer and distributor of low noise oxygen therapy equipment.
Sleep paralysis
A
thread dealing with sleep paralysis (1995-1997).
Sleep Paralysis and Related Experiences
A
comprehensive site dealing with sleep paralysis, hypnagogic and
hypnopompic hallucinations.
The Periodic Paralysis Resource Center
This
site provides information on sleep paralysis as well as daytime paralysis.
CENTERS
Bondi Junction, Centre for Snoring and Sleep Disorders
Information site for patients and medical professionals dealing with
snoring and sleep related conditions. The Centre for Snoring and Sleep
Disorders, Bondi Junction, Sydney, Australia.
C.N.P.P.
The
Neuro-psycho-pedagogic center, Mexico, is an interdisciplinary clinic
established in 1978 includes a sleep disorders center and also specializes
in neurology, psychology, and education.
Center for Sleep & Chronobiology
Composed of sleep disorder laboratories and clinics in eight
university-affiliated hospitals. The Center provides diagnostic and
treatment services as well as conducting research into sleep, wakefulness
and biological rhythms.
Cheshire Center for Sleep Studies, NH
A
cooperative effort between the Cheshire Medical Center and the Dartmouth
Sleep Disorder to provide a facility offering evaluation and treatment of
the full range of sleep disorders.
Christ Hospital's Sleep Disorders Lab
Christ Hospital's Sleep Disorders Lab
Cincinnati Regional Sleep Center
Patient education, FAQ and location of their various centers.
Diagnostic Health Services, Inc.
Services include full polysomnography including respiratory monitoring.
Offers two independent sleep disorder testing facilities in Maine.
HMS Diagnostics, Inc.
Specialists in the diagnosis of sleep disorders. Located in the heart of
the Texas Medical Center. Houston,TX
Jefferson Health System -- Sleep Disorders
Sleep
Center for the Philadelphia Region with generally precise and concise
information on sleep disorders.
Kathryn Severyns Dement Sleep Disorders Center at St.
Mary Medical Center
Prior
to full accreditation by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the
center began as the "Walla Walla Project" which aimed to train primary
care physicians to diagnose and treat sleep disorders.
Mid South Sleep Disorders Clinic
Tennessee and Louisiana based clinics.
Midwest Sleep and Neurodiagnostic Institute
Information and education on various sleep disorders such as sleep apnea,
Narcolepsy and insomnia.
N2 Sleep
Providing educational and consultative services for people in the field of
sleep medicine.
National Sleep Technologies
National Sleep Technologies has sleep disorders centers throughout the
U.S.
Newcastle Sleep Disorders Centre (Australia)
Sleep
studies - routine/diagnostic, MSLT (Multiple Sleep Latency Test), and CPAP
(Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) trial for apnoea.
North Bay Sleep Medicine Institute
Located in Santa Rosa, California. Medical Specialists for snoring, sleep
apnea, restless legs and insomnia. Includes information for clinicians,
patients and contact details.
Northside Hospital Sleep Medicine Institute
A
description of the sleep disorders treated here, including sleepwalking,
night terrors, sleep related violence, sleep eating, gastroesophageal
reflux and childhood sleep disorders. Atlanta,GA.
Ohio Sleep Medicine Institute
Sleep
disorders clinic with both treatment and research facilities.
Pacific Sleep Medicine
Pacific Sleep Medicine provides a panel of board-certified sleep
specialists offering consultations, diagnosis, and ongoing medical
treatment for any sleep disorder.
Prescription for Sleep, L.L.C.
Offering practical solutions for sleep problems in the workplace and in
the schoolroom
Providence Sleep Disorders Center
Consumer and professional information at this Seattle, WA based medical
center site includes 'Treating Sleep Disorders', 'Oral Appliances for
Sleep Apnea', and 'Pediatric Sleep Disorders'.
Registered Sleepers
A
service that helps facilities set up, equip and support sleep disordered
patients.
Royal Brompton Hospital, London - Victoria Ward
Includes a research laboratory in sleep apnoea, and investigates breathing
problems in people with neuromuscular disorders.
Scottish National Sleep Centre
Sleep
apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome (SAHS), narcolepsy, and periodic limb movement
syndrome (PLMS). Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
Silent Partners Sleep Clinic
Located in uptown Toronto, Silent Partners Sleep Laboratory is a seven bed
laboratory with state of the art equipment. We diagnose and treat many
different kinds of sleep disorders including snoring, sleep apnea,
insomnia, periodic leg movement and restless leg syndromes, narcolepsy and
parasomnias.
Silicon Valley's Sleep Disorders Center
The Sleep Disorders Center in Silicon Valley with
facilities in San Jose/Los Gatos & Palo Alto. Effective treatment for
snoring, apnea, chronic fatigue caused by poor sleep.
Sleep apnea, narcolepsy, hypersomnia and other sleep
disorders (Columbus)
Sleep
medicine resources for detection and control of sleep apnea, narcolepsy,
hypersomnia, insomnia and sleep disorders.
Sleep Disorders Center
Sequoia Health Services. Information about many sleep disorders, including
those in children and the elderly. Online sleep test and on-line referrals
for physicians.
Sleep Disorders Center at Newark Beth Israel
The
Sleep Disorders Center at Newark Beth Israel was set up in 1978 and has
since diagnosed and treated more than 8,500 patients.
Sleep Disorders Center of SW Florida
Learn
about this center and its diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea,
insomnia, narcolopsy, and other sleep disorders as well as clinical
research. Includes health news and resources.
Sleep Disorders: a Global Resource
The
Columbus Community Hospital Regional Sleep Disorders Center serves as a
source of help for patients from distant points throughout the U.S. and
the world.
Sleep HealthCenters
Specialized facilities in Massachusetts that provide accurate diagnosis of
and effective treatment for patients with sleep-related problems.
Sleep Laboratory University Of Marburg
Sleep
Laboratory, University Of Marburg, established in 1981 conducts research
and treats sleep disorders.
Sleep Medicine Associates of Texas, P.A.
Sleep
offices and laboratories in the North Texas area, based in Dallas and
Plano.
Sleep Services of America
An
affiliate of Johns Hopkins, HSI Medical Services Corporation/Sleep
Services of America is a provider of sleep diagnosis and treatment
services in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Sleep Telemedicine Services
Details about the center which provides evaluations, consultations,
testing and treatment of sleep disorders. Located in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Sleepcare Diagnostics Home Page
Sleep
Disorders, Cincinnati, Ohio.
SleepQuest: Treating Sleep Disorders - Obstructive
Sleep Apnea
SleepQuest specializes in treating obstructive sleep apnea and other sleep
disorders by providing innovative diagnostic and treatment services in the
convenience of the patient's home.
Sleepwell
Diagnostic center, in a hotel setting. Located in Utah.
SSRD Anti-Snoring Treatment Center
Treatment with the Snore/Stress Relieving Device (SSRD). An effective,
non-invasive oral device that attacks snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.
Dr. Farhad Hakimi, New York.
Summit Sleep Disorder Center
Winston-Salem Summit Sleep Disorder Center, North Carolina opened about 15
years ago.
Sydney Snoring Clinic
Offers laser surgery for snoring and sleep apnea carried out as an
in-office or hospital procedure.
Synapse Media - Sleep Medicine and Polysomnography
Synapse Media - an Oregon-based company dedicated to providing training
and education in sleep medicine and technology, with emphasis on
laboratory methodology and clinical polysomnography.
Temple University Sleep Disorders Center
Neurology Department
Texas Sleep Disorders Center
Treatment of snoring, sleep apnea, insomnia, night terrors, sleep walking,
bed wetting and narcolepsy.
The Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati
Sleep Disorders Clinic
The
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Sleep Disorders Clinic staff
provides a multidisciplinary assessment and assistance with managing sleep
problems.
The London Laser Clinic
Corrective surgery for snoring and sleep apnoea.
The London Sleep Centre
Diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders including insomnia, and sleep
apnoea. Offers scientific diagnostic assessments.
The Sleep Clinic Network
Located in Francisco, a full service sleep disorders clinic offering state
of the art, comprehensive care. Includes details about the clinic as well
as the disorders.
The Sleep Disorder Clinic
Information about the facility, the problems, causes, laser treatment,
research and contact details.
The Technion-Sleep Laboratory and Sleep Disorders
Center
This
research laboratory located in Israel started before there was a field of
sleep medicine.
The Torrance Center for Sleep
Practice based in Torrance, California.
The Vancouver Sleep and Breathing Centre
The
Vancouver Sleep and Breathing Centre is a clinic which specializes in the
diagnosis and treatment of Snoring, Sleep Apnea, Asthma, and other common
Disorders of Sleep and Breathing.
UCSF Sleep Disorder Center
Information on the signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of sleep
disorders.
VCU Health Systems Sleep Disorders Center
Located in Richmond, Virginia. Information on apnea, narcolepsy, insomnia,
RLS, and links to other sites.
Wesley Medical Center's - Sleep Disorders Center
Basic
information from this Wichita based sleep disorders center. |
A sleep disorder, more
often reported in women, is a disruptive pattern of sleep that may include
difficulty falling or staying asleep, falling asleep at inappropriate
times, excessive total sleep time, or abnormal behaviors associated with
sleep. 
