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The Legal Side
of Sleep Disorders

Americans with Disabilities Act
-- the Ins and Outs

How it pertains to sleep apnea, sleep disorders, and understanding it -- in plain language

Apneic Trucker Who Killed Tennessee
Trooper Owes Family $5 Million

Clifford Engum's Cost of Irresponsibility

EEOC Enforcement Guidance on the Americans with Disabilities Act and Psychiatric Disabilities

Sleep Apnea Caused 2001 Michigan Train Wreck:
Official NTSB determination

Specific Aviation-Related Information

U.S. FDA's Review of Provigil

Provigil gets nod of approval for sleep apnea, shift workers






Interesting Apnea Statistics

~~ Apnea in the United States ~~

As of March 23, 2007 at 10:54 a.m. (-0500), the U.S. population was 301,442,343. With new estimates
that about seven percent of the population suffers from obstructive sleep apnea, that means
there are potentially 21,100,964 apneics in the U.S.

 

Apnea around the world ~~
As of March 23, 2007 at 10:54 a.m. (-0500), the world population was 6,584,093,711. With new estimates
that about seven percent of the population suffers from obstructive sleep apnea, that means
there are potentially 460,886,560 apneics in the world.



   Awake In Philly is a community education group for individuals who have been diagnosed with at least one of the recognized sleep disorders, as well as anyone else impacted by those with sleep disorders. The information contained in this site is intended to provide support, guidance, and encouragement to others contending with the many challenges of sleep disorders. The goals of Awake In Philly are to support, educate, and inform those who feel the impact of sleep disorders, as well as the general public, and is not intended to replace medical advice, nor is any information to be misinterpreted as an attempt to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

   If you have questions about any of the medical conditions mentioned on this website, especially if you suspect that you (or someone you know) has sleep apnea, please contact a qualified medical professional immediately. Medical advice should only come from qualified, licensed, and trained healthcare professionals.


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