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Dear Doctors,
Welcome to the September 2011 edition of the Thoracic and Sleep Group e-Newsletter.
This month's topics include:
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World Heart Day
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International Day of Peace - 5 tips for better sleep
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Sleep Disorders and Suicide
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Developments for Monitoring and Control of Asthma in Adolescents
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National Stroke Week
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Why is it important for me to treat my obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)?
We welcome your feedback. You can email the editor with any feedback or suggestions for articles and news at editor@tsgq.com.au. - The Editor
Sleep Medicine News
World Heart Day
Cardiovascular diseases are the world’s largest killers, claiming 17.1 million lives a year. Risk factors for heart disease and stroke include thoracic and sleep disorders in addition to hypertension, hyperlipidemia, obesity and diabetes.
In partnership with WHO, the World Heart Federation organises awareness events in more than 100 countries - including health checks, organised walks, runs and fitness sessions, public talks, stage shows, scientific forums, exhibitions, concerts, carnivals and sports tournaments. Read more...
International Day of Peace
September 21 2011 marks the 30th anniversary of the International Day of Peace. In 1981 the United Nations General Assembly affirmed that this day shall be devoted to commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace within and among all nations and peoples. By creating the International Day of Peace, the UN devoted itself to worldwide peace and encouraged all of mankind to work in cooperation for this goal.
Here are 5 tips to bring peace to your home, and assist your sleep. Read more...
Sleep Disorders and Suicide
World Suicide Prevention Day is about bringing together communities, researchers, practitioners and politicians, clinicians and those in government, individuals with lived experience and those bereaved by suicide, to demonstrate a commitment to reducing the incidence of suicide in Australia, to raise awareness of this significant national challenge and to share information about ways to effectively take action as individuals and a community. Read more...
Thoracic News
Developments for Monitoring and Control and Asthma in Adolescents - British Guidelines 2011
 British Thoracic Society (BTS) and Scottish Intercollegiate Guideline Network (SIGN) jointly produce and regularly revise the British Guidelines on the Management of Asthma. Recent developments have been in the areas of monitoring and control and asthma in adolescents. Here are these findings. Read more...
National Stroke Week: 12-18 September 2011
 National Stroke Week 2011 will be held from 12-18 September and aims to raise awareness of stroke and the early warning signs of a stroke. Stroke is Australia's second single greatest killer, with over 60,000 strokes occurring every year. Ongoing research confirms that sleep-disordered breathing is a significant risk factor for stroke, can slow down rehabilitation, and can lead to a worsening of pre-existing obstructive and central sleep apnoea. Read more...
Thoracic & Sleep Group News
Our Education Teams for your Medical Practice
We recognise medical practitioners are time poor, and need succinct presentations from people with expertise. In 2011 we have scientific staff providing focused lunchtime educational presentations.
 Our teams will come to your practice, provide up to date information in thoracic and sleep medicine, access to the latest CPAP equipment, educational material for your practice, in a timely interactive session.
The teams can provide referral pads plus the electronic referral software compatible with Best Practice, PractiX, Genie and Medical Director. All thoracic and sleep reports can be sent securely via Medical Objects. If you wish to have one of our teams come to your practice please email admin@tsgq.com.au or Ph (07) 3870 1120.
Electronic Referral Forms Now Available For Download
Electronic referral forms are now available for our Sleep and Respiratory Services here.
These referrals are compatible with Best Practice, PractiX, Genie and Medical Director and are sent securely via Medical Objects.
Ask A Scientist
Doug Miller
CPAP Educator - Email Doug
What has changed with CPAP technology in recent years?
Often patients who have been treated with CPAP in the past can be very reluctant to retry treatment for a variety of reasons:
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previous masks were uncomfortable and cumbersome,
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machines were loud and bulky, and
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the treatment itself was uncompromising.
Thankfully these days, the technology has advanced significantly where current CPAP systems are small, quiet and comfortable.. read more...
The Ask A Thoracic and Sleep Group Scientist Blog is live!
Read popular Thoracic and Sleep medicine questions answered by our qualified scientists, or submit your own question to our team of scientists.
The Wesley Lung Function Laboratory News
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