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EDITORIALS
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita–A Call for Assistance
- Lawrence J. Epstein, M.D.,
- Edward J. Stepanski, Ph.D.
pp333–333
NIH State-of-the-Science Conference on Chronic Insomnia
- Regina T. Dolan-Sewell, Ph.D.,
- William T. Riley, Ph.D.,
- Carl E. Hunt, M.D.
pp335–336
PRO/CON DEBATE
Driving While Sleepy Should Not Be A Criminal Offense: The Case for Caution
- Michael J. Sateia, M.D.
pp341–343
SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATIONS
Predicting Treatment Adherence in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Using Principles of Behavior Change
- Mark S. Aloia, Ph.D.,
- J. Todd Arnedt, Ph.D.,
- Carl Stepnowsky, Ph.D.,
- Jackie Hecht, Ph.D.,
- Belinda Borrelli, Ph.D.
pp346–353
Predicting Adherence to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure — The Role of Patient Perception
- Terri E. Weaver, Ph.D., R.N., C.S.
pp354–356
The Association Between Obesity and Short Sleep Duration: A Population-Based Study
- Meeta Singh, M.D.,
- Christopher L. Drake, Ph.D.,
- Timothy Roehrs, Ph.D.,
- David W. Hudgel, M.D.,
- and Thomas Roth, Ph.D.
pp357–363
Increasing Obesity Trends in Patients with Sleep-Disordered Breathing Referred to a Sleep Disorders Center
- Katsuhisa Banno, M.D.,
- Randy Walld, B.Sc.,
- Meir H. Kryger, M.D.
pp364–366
Sedating Medications and Undiagnosed Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Physician Determinants and Patient Consequences
- Brandon Lu, M.D.,
- Rohit Budhiraja, M.D.,
- and Sairam Parthasarathy, M.D.
pp367–371
Effect of Oral Appliance Therapy on Neurobehavioral Functioning In Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- Sharon L. Naismith, BA Hons, DPsych,
- Virginia R. Winter, BA Hons, MClinNPsych,
- Ian B. Hickie, M.D.,
- Peter A. Cistulli, M.D., Ph.D.
pp374–380
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: Are We Missing an At-Risk Population?
- Christopher J. Lettieri, M.D.,
- Arn H. Eliasson, M.D.,
- Teotimo Andrada, M.S.,
- Andrei Khramtsov, M.D.,
- Marc Raphaelson, M.D.,
- David A. Kristo, M.D.
pp381–385
Impact of Motivation on Multiple Sleep Latency Test and Maintenance of Wakefulness Test Measurements
- Michael H. Bonnet, Ph.D.,
- Donna L. Arand, Ph.D.
pp386–390
A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Demonstrates Sodium Oxybate Is Effective for the Treatment of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Narcolepsy
- The Xyrem®,
- International Study Group
pp391–397
CASE REPORTS
The Role of Polysomnography in the Diagnosis of a Neuromuscular Disorder
- Akshaya Vachharajani, M.D.,
- Elizabeth C. Uong, M.D.
pp398–399
REVIEW ARTICLES
Sleep Disordered Breathing and Hypertension
- Rohit Budhiraja, M.D.,
- Imran Sharief, M.D.,
- Stuart F. Quan, M.D.
pp401–404
SPECIAL ARTICLES
SLEEP MEDICINE PEARLS
Alcohol Induced Apnea
- David Henrique Nigri, M.D.,
- Gabriela Addor, M.D.,
- Carlos Alberto De Barros Franco, M.D.,
- Rafael Castro Martins, M.D.,
- Marcelo Pires Vila Forte Gomes, M.D.,
- Patrick J. Strollo, Jr., M.D.
pp424–426
BOARD REVIEW CORNER
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Beware of the “…”
- Edward M. Weaver, M.D., M.P.H.,
- Charles Maynard, Ph.D.,
- Bevan Yueh, M.D., M.P.H.
pp434–434
Response to Drs. Woodson and Steward
- Response to Drs. Woodson and Steward Barbara A. Phillips, M.D.
pp437–437
BOOK REVIEWS
SLEEP MEDICINE NEWS AND UPDATES
INSOMNIA CONFERENCE SUPPLEMENT
Definition, Diagnosis, Classification, and Etiology of Chronic Insomnia
- Daniel J. Buysse, M.D.
ppe452–e453
Systematic Review of the Prevalence, Incidence, Natural History, and Factors Associated With Chronic Insomnia in Adults
- Manisha Witmans, M.D.
ppe469–e470
Efficacy of Behavioral and Psychological Treatments of Chronic Insomnia
- Charles Morin, Ph.D.
ppe482–e482
Efficacy of Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonists in the Treatment of Chronic Insomnia
- James K. Walsh, Ph.D.
ppe484–e485
Systematic Review of the Efficacy and Safety of Drug Treatments and Combination Treatments in the Management of Chronic Insomnia in Adults
- Manisha Witmans, M.D.
ppe488–e489
Systematic Review of the Efficacy and Safety of Nondrug and Sequential Treatments in the Management of Chronic Insomnia in Adults
- Manisha Witmans, M.D.
ppe490–e491
Use of Over-the-Counter Medicine, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, and Alcohol in the Treatment of Chronic Insomnia
- Sonia Ancoli-Israel, Ph.D.
ppe492–e493
Use of Off-Label Medications in the Treatment of Chronic Insomnia
- W. Vaughn McCall, M.D., M.S.
ppe494–e495