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TSGQ Doctor e-Newsletter Archive


Issue 29: TSGQ News - May 2013
  • Vitamin D and Sleep Disturbance
  • Less pollution related deaths from Nuclear fuel
  • Hypocretin - the secret to happiness?
  • Cardio-pulmonary Exercise Testing explained

Issue 28: TSGQ News - April 2013
  • Driving tired is like driving drunk
  • High Dose Vitamin D to treat RTI's
  • A New Vision From the ERS
  • Provent to Prevent SDB?

Issue 27: TSGQ News - March 2013
  • Non-CPAP, non-surgical therapies for OSA
  • Influenza Season 2013
  • 'ISR' treatment for chronic insomnia
  • The US Approves New Treatment for Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis

Issue 26: TSGQ News - February 2013
  • Surgical therapies in Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
  • Quitting smoking can reduce the risk of lung cancer related death by 1000%
  • Boosting sleep slows 'memory rot'
  • New Tuberculosis vaccine not effective in infants
  • Senior pilots less suited to long-haul flights

Issue 25: TSGQ News - January 2013
  • Dentists can screen for OSA
  • Summer heat wave affecting sleep quality and productivity
  • World Cancer Day 2013
  • Atitudes to smoking cessation

Issue 24: TSGQ News - December 2012
  • A cure for jetlag?
  • What exactly can we learn in sleep?
  • Diazepam Suppresses Central Sleep Apnoea in Rats
  • Rapid risk assessment of obstructive sleep apnoea in the primary care setting
  • Stress-related Insomnia. How effective are herbal remedies?
  • What effects does smoking have on the mind?

Issue 23: TSGQ News - November 2012
  • New links between OSA and cardiac diseases
  • A review of sleep monitoring devices
  • Paradoxical insomnia
  • Sleep disorders and pregnancy
  • Interpreting Spirometry

Issue 22: TSGQ News - September 2012
  • Post operative complications in patients with OSA
  • The impact of sleep disorders on PTSD
  • Trans-oral robotic surgery
  • Nasal APAP and associated obstructive sleep apnoea symptoms
  • Pollution and respiratory health

Issue 21: TSGQ News - August 2012
  • Practice Parameters for the treatment of RLS and PLMD
  • Sleep, Cognition and Caffeine
  • Insomnia is a predictor for depression development
  • To nap or not to nap?
  • How light pollution affects your sleep
  • Disparities in end of life care for COPD patients

Issue 20: TSGQ News - June/July 2012
  • Sleep apnoea and athletes
  • Stress Down Day
  • Suvorexant and its effects on insomnia
  • The cardiovascular effects of OSA
  • OSA and the link to pro-inflammatory markers
  • Injectable O2

Issue 19: TSGQ News - May 2012
  • World Parkinsons Day
  • Sleeping disorders and weight gain
  • Cognitive behavioural approaches to the treatment of insomnia
  • Insulin resistance and OSA in women with PCOS
  • How does a sleep physician consultation affect CPAP compliance
  • Revised national medical standards for driver licensing
  • Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension: Prognostic impact of follow-up assessments

Issue 18: TSGQ News - April Easter Special 2012
  • World Parkinsons Day
  • Sleeping disorders and weight gain
  • Cognitive behavioural approaches to the treatment of insomnia
  • Insulin resistance and OSA in women with PCOS
  • How does a sleep physician consultation affect CPAP compliance
  • Revised national medical standards for driver licensing
  • Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension: Prognostic impact of follow-up assessments

Issue 17: TSGQ News - March 2012
  • Sleep Disturbance and Suicide
  • OSA and Diabetes
  • Co-morbities of Insomnia
  • The Effects of Epilepsy on Sleep
  • Organic Dust inhalation
  • Wine and FVC function

Issue 16: TSGQ News - February 2012
  • Occupational screening programs needed for safety critial occupations
  • Asperger's Syndrome and sleep
  • Hypoglossial nerve stimalation as an alternative to CPAP

Issue 15: TSGQ News - November 2011
  • Alzheimer’s And Sleep
  • Emerging Epigenetic Research In The Development Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
  • Metabolic Consequences Of Sleep Deprivation
  • Recognising the Symptoms of Sleepiness
  • 8 tips to Better Manage Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Issue 14: TSGQ News - October 2011
  • Latest Asthma, COPD and OSA Statistics
  • Brisbane to Gold Coast Cycle Challenge for Diabetes and Heart Health
  • World Habitat Day
  • The Cancer Council's "Girls Night In" October
  • Suicide Prevention Day

Issue 13: TSGQ News - September 2011
  • World Heart Day
  • International Day of Peace - 5 tips for better sleep
  • Sleep Disorders and Suicide
  • Developments for Monitoring and Control of Asthma in Adolescents
  • National Stroke Week
  • Why is it important for me to treat my obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)?

Issue 12: TSGQ News - August 2011
  • The Link Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Increased Bone Resorpotion in Men
  • New Developments in Lung Cancer Research
  • Childhood Disorders that have Adult Consequences
  • Our Education Teams for your Medical Practice
  • Why is it important for me to treat my Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)?

Issue 11: TSGQ News - July 2011
  • Sleep Apnoea - Lav vs Home Testing
  • Sleep and Anxiety
  • Sleep Disorders and Anxiety
  • Increased Immunity to Colds makes Asthma Worse
  • 6 Tips for Helping Your Patients Cope With CPAP

Issue 10: TSGQ News - June 2011
  • Tax Deductions with new CPAP Machines
  • Go Red For Women
  • Men's Health Week
  • World Environment Day

Issue 9: TSGQ News - May 2011
  • Depression and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)
  • World Asthma Day
  • Australia's Biggest Morning Tea
  • Our Education Teams for your Medical Practice
  • A healthy heart and a healthy sleep
  • How do I adjust my Humidifier for Winter?

Issue 8: TSGQ News - April 2011
  • World Day for Work Health and Safety
  • Antimicrobial Resistance
  • The Carbon Footprint and your Medical Practice
  • Our Education Teams for your Medical Practice
  • Electronic Forms for your practice
  • How do I care for my CPAP devices filter?

Issue 7: TSGQ News - March 2011
  • Sleep Apnoea and Eye Disease
  • Sleep Apnoea and Seizures
  • Leukemia and Lung Infections

Issue 6: TSGQ News - February 2011
  • 'Organic Toxic Dust Syndrome' after the QLD Floods
  • World Cancer Day and Lung Cancer Screening
  • World Diabetes Day
  • How will you be able to perform a sleep study on me if I don't sleep?

Issue 5: TSGQ News - Best of 2010
  • Sleep Deprivation and Depression
  • Melatonin Therapy for Insomnia
  • Sleep and Driving
  • Pulmonary Function and Diabetes

Issue 4: TSGQ News - December 2010
  • Insomnia and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • Melatonin Therapy for Insomnia
  • Tart Cherries and Insomnia
  • Air Pollution and Lung Health

Issue 3: TSGQ News - November 2010
  • Men's Health
  • OSA & Diabetes
  • Sleep and Driving
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Issue 2: TSGQ News - October 2010
  • Sleep Deprivation and Depression
  • Cognitive Function after Sleep Deprivation
  • Pulmonary Function and Diabetes

Issue 1: TSGQ News - September 2010
  • OSA & Cardiomyopathy
  • Sleep Disorders & Stroke
  • Asthma & FeNO Testing
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