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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.
Helpguide.org - Getting the Sleep You Need
Presents sleep basics, including the importance of sleep, sleep stages,
sleep disorders, and sleep tips.
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. |
