America's trucking industry is the lifeblood of the nation's economy, ensuring goods are delivered to their destinations. However, the trucking industry faces a challenge that jeopardizes the well-being of truckers and the safety of all drivers: a shortage of truck parking. As truckers spend [...]
Imagine that you’re taking a medication or using a medical device to treat a sleep disorder. Then something bad happens: The treatment fails to work, or you end up in the hospital. You talk to your medical provider about your treatment options. But what [...]
On June 14, Philips issued a voluntary recall for specific Philips Respironics devices. These include CPAP and BPAP devices to treat obstructive sleep apnea. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about the recall. Where can I find information about the recall? The [...]
On June 14, Philips issued a voluntary recall for specific Philips Respironics devices. These include CPAP and BPAP devices to treat obstructive sleep apnea. Most of the recalled devices are first-generation DreamStation products. Unsafe Foam The recall is related to the type of [...]
Sleep deprivation is common in teens and adults around the world. Among the many negative health and behavioral consequences of sleep deprivation, drowsy driving has the most immediate risk for serious injuries and death. Drowsy driving happens when a driver of a motor vehicle [...]
Friday morning, December 19, 2014, began as any other day. It had rained during the night and carried over into waking hours. Our daughter, Brianna Cassidy, left the house for work around 7:30 a.m. after her mother fixed her breakfast and saw her off. [...]
It’s been over a year since a Walmart semi-truck crashed into the limo van transporting Tracy Morgan and other comedians on the New Jersey Turnpike. The impact from the 110,000 plus pound truck left Morgan with serious brain trauma, several broken ribs and a [...]
A new report from the National Transportation Safety Board concludes that sleep problems played a role in a deadly train derailment last December. The report is a reminder that drowsiness can be a safety threat for any form of travel. On Dec. 1, 2013, [...]
A new report suggests that drowsy flying can be as deadly as drowsy driving. The report describes a National Transportation Safety Board investigation of a February 2013 plane crash. The NTSB final report concludes that a sleepy pilot was flying the business plane. The [...]
The engineer reported feeling “dazed and “almost like mesmerized” right before his train hit a sharp curve and careened off the tracks in December. Months later, an NTSB investigation suggests sleep disorders and poor quality sleep played a large role in the deadly New [...]
