Archive for the ‘Physician Corner’ Category

Sleepvirtual $100 Gift Cards Market Survey Results

Friday, October 8th, 2010

Sleepvirtual would like to congratulate Dr. Duane BirkyDr. Lauren Davis and Joyce Gray for being selected as the Sleepvirtual Market Survey Contest Winners.  Survey participants were asked to complete a market research study to be entered for a chance of winning 1 of 3 $100 American Express Gift Cards.

With over 5000 surveys issued Sleepvirtual/Neurvirtual gained a lot of insight into the current state of the economic impact on Sleep Medicine and Neurology facilities. Results provided the following info:

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The Correlation of Sleep Disorders and Cancer

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

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The National Cancer Institute reports that 50% of people suffering from various forms of cancer also suffer from “sleep disturbances,” characterized by the inability to fall asleep and sleep through the night. There are a number of reasons why cancer patients, including those with mesothelioma, may have trouble sleeping, including certain medications, anxiety and stress, and chronic pain.

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Sleepvirtual’s CEO Ed Faria Speaks at FLASS 2010 Congress

Monday, September 27th, 2010

Sleepvirtual participated in FLASS 2010 Congress at the Hilton Columbus in Quito, Ecuador on September 22th-25th, 2010.

The Latin American Congress is a broad forum for health professionals providing information about sleep disorders, prevention and treatment of different disorders with the aim of improving health and quality of life of people who have them. (more…)

Sleepvirtual Attends 20th Congress of the European Sleep Research Society (ESRS)

Monday, September 20th, 2010

Sleepvirtual attended the 20th Congress of the European Sleep Research Society (ESRS) on September 14th-18th, 2010. The ESRS at the Lisboa Congress Centre gave participants to the opportunity to travel to Lisbon, Portugal which should be on everyone’s must visit list. It is recognized for its unique luminosity, its green surroundings with the wide extension of the Tagus river mouth, the light pink color of the houses, the old tile panels and, most of all, for the warmth and friendly contact with its inhabitants. (more…)

Upcoming – Latin American Sleep Societies Federation Meeting

Monday, September 6th, 2010

On September 23rd to 25th, in Quito – Ecuador the FLASS (Latin American Sleep Society Federation) will present the XIII Latin America Sleep Conference.

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