Sleep Duration Associated with Higher Colorectal Cancer Risk
Longer sleep duration is associated with an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer among individuals who are overweight or snore regularly.
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House Bill Would Stop Round 2 Competitive Bidding
Senior members of the House Ways and Means Committee introduced a bill that will prevent CMS from implementing the Round 2 bidding program and replace it with a market pricing program.
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Zolpidem-related ER Visits Rise Sharply
A new report shows that the number of emergency department visits involving adverse reactions to the sleep medication zolpidem rose nearly 220% from 6,111 visits in 2005 to 19,487 visits in 2010.
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Philips Introduces OmniLab Advanced Sleep Titration System
Philips Respironics launched the OmniLab Advanced multi-mode titration system, featuring eight sleep therapy modes, including auto CPAP and auto bi-level.
Read MoreResearchers Sound Alarm on the Role Fatigue Plays in Crashes
A 100-car naturalistic driving study conducted by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute has shown that fatigue is a cause of a higher percentage of crashes than previously estimated.
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