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August 22, 2004

Insomnia Drug Market, Screening for Sleep Apnea

"Decision Resources forecasts that the insomnia drug market will exceed $5.6 billion in 2013."

"In an effort to develop a simpler test to identify commercial truck drivers who suffer from severe sleep apnea and who might fall asleep at the wheel, medical investigators have developed a two-stage strategy combining questions about the symptoms of sleep apnea, with body weight data, plus a test for oxygen concentration in the blood when needed."

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August 07, 2004

Sleep Apnea Treatment, Relief for Restless Legs

The most popular treatment for sleep apnea is the CPAP machine. Here is one mans experience using it.

Researchers are hoping a drug used to treat Parkinson's disease will help those suffering from Restless Legs Syndrome.

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