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New aid for sleep apnea?
Sleep researchers are testing a new approach to controlling sleep apnea. It involves an implant that would keep the tongue from relaxing so much that it blocks air passages. Inspire Medical Systems plans to test 100 apnea patients by late January to see how well the implant really works. You can read a full report […]
December 28, 2010
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Truckers weigh in on BMI, midterm election results and CSA 2010.
December 1, 2010
Business
Truckers discuss real-world health problems
Truckers reviewed health problems and challenges of coping with them at an international conference on driver health in Baltimore.
November 10, 2010
Business
Full breath mouthpiece
The Full Breath Solution mouthpiece helps prevent obstructive sleep apnea.
October 11, 2010
Channel 19
NPR looks at truckers’ health issues and regulation
A radio story on regulators’ scrutiny of truckers health aired last week Friday for a larger than usual audience — on NPR by reporter Frank Morris out of station KCUR in Kansas City, Mo. He introduced the heart — or stomach — of the story quickly: “Outside the Iron Skillet restaurant on I-70 east of […]
August 4, 2010
Business
Webinar: Driver shortage could persist
A driver shortage is emerging but several factors are working against meeting the demand for drivers.
June 25, 2010
Business
LogBook
Truckers cope with flooding crisis, the FMCSA begins its Pre-Employment Screening Program, a cross-border trucking program with Mexico will be announced soon, steps toward sleep disorder screening are taken and many more industry issues are featured.
June 1, 2010
Business
Firms offer sleep apnea monitoring program
The program is aimed at carriers looking to monitor driver usage of sleep apnea devices.
May 27, 2010
Business
Sleep apnea problems discussed
Trucking industry leaders and sleep medicine professionals gathered to find solutions to deal with sleep apnea in trucking.
May 13, 2010
Business
Ferro: Many ways to cut fatigue in crashes
Administrator said reduced fatigue could be accomplished through research, programs, events, education, and targeted outreach and intervention.
May 12, 2010
Business
ATA: Modify sleeper berth rules for more flexibility
FMCSA should better address the true causes of fatigue in transportation.
April 22, 2010
Business
Wake up call
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is expected soon to raise the bar on screening and treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.
March 1, 2010
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