The link between fibromyalgia and sleep dates back to a 1975 study by Dr. Harvey Moldofsky, who found a high incidence of alpha-delta sleep in fibromyalgia patients — or the intrusion of alpha waves (arousal pattern) into restorative sleep. Only recently have researchers begun to explore the role of sleep apnea in fibromyalgia.
- By Elisha Bury
- May 01, 2008
At a March 20 news conference, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Acting Administrator Kerry Weems announced that the agency had sent letters via overnight mail to suppliers who submitted bids to participate in the first round of competitive bidding. The letters arrived March 21.
- By Elisha Bury
- May 01, 2008
How HME software can help providers supercharge their operations.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 15, 2008
Though pure asthma and pure emphysema or chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) are more common, sometimes the conditions overlap, says Marianne Frieri, M.D., Ph.D.
- By Elisha Bury
- Apr 01, 2008
Approximately 6 to 10 percent of seniors in the United States have asthma, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI). Asthma diagnosed in childhood can reappear later in life. Yet new asthma diagnosis among seniors is not uncommon.
- By Elisha Bury
- Apr 01, 2008
- By Lunzeta Brackens
- Mar 05, 2008
An open book CMS is not. So, if you're wondering which way the wind will blow when the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) unleashes its final rule on home sleep testing this month, you're in good company. The proposed rule left a lot to the imagination. Everyone — from industry experts to sleep labs to respiratory providers — is hoping for more clarification. Here are the important issues for respiratory HMEs to watch.
- By Elisha Bury
- Mar 01, 2008
Respiratory Management has invited clinical experts Joe Lewarski, Bob McCoy and Ron Richard to square off on key clinical challenges involved in oxygen care. Read on to find out where these industry veterans stand on the merits of oxygen conservation, consumer-geared pulse oximetry, environmentally conscious oxygen care, oxygen needs at altitude and pulmonary rehab.
- By David Kopf
- Feb 12, 2008
- By Lunzeta Brackens
- Feb 12, 2008
- By Lunzeta Brackens
- Feb 12, 2008
- By Lunzeta Brackens
- Feb 12, 2008
- By Lunzeta Brackens
- Feb 12, 2008
- By David Kopf
- Jan 29, 2008
Results of Wachovia Sleep Survey Show Expected Growth in Market and Reveal Insight into Providers' Views on Home Sleep Testing