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Sleep Health and Safety 2010


11/07/2009

Drowsy Driving Prevention Week is Here
This year marks the National Sleep Foundation's third annual Drowsy Driving Prevention Week™, a national campaign to educate drivers about the dangers of driving while sleepy.
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Sleeping Smart Busts Sleep Myths
The National Sleep Foundation, together with sanofi-aventis U.S., has joined forces with renowned women’s health expert Dr. Donnica Moore to debunk common myths and misperceptions about sleep.
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Less Sleep Could Mean More Errors in Intensive Care

Nurses who work in intensive care units were found to have a low sleep quality, which might lead to more errors and affect patient safety, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston compared the sleep quality and vigilance of nurses in intensive care with floor nurses.