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Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3ws6f5/the_top_50_sleep_m) has announced the addition of the "The Top 50 Sleep Medicine Technology Companies Worldwide" report to their offering.

Sleep disorders are very common and their frequency generally increases with age. A 2011 poll by the U.S. National Sleep Foundation found that more than half (60%) of Americans say that they experience a sleep problem every night or almost every night (i.e., snoring, waking in the night, waking up too early, or feeling un-refreshed when they get up in the morning). Insomnia is the most common sleep complaint, affecting some 30% of adults. It is estimated thatobstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is as prevalent as adult diabetes and asthma (yet 90% of people who have OSA remain undiagnosed and untreated).

The presence of a sleep disorder has a significant negative impact on the health and well-being of the individual e.g. OSA is a cause of daytime sleepiness and a risk factor for arterial hypertension, stroke and cardiac disorders. The high prevalence of sleep disorders also has a huge impact on society e.g. Harvard Medical School's American Insomnia Study, released last September, found that insomnia is costing the U.S. economy $63.2 billion in lost productivity every year. A 2010 study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that in the United States, one in every six deadly crashes and one in eight crashes causing serious injury involved a drowsy driver.

Thus, the need for new technologies to diagnose and treat sleep disorders is pressing.

About This Report

This unique and comprehensive report profiles the 50 leading sleep medicine technology companies worldwide. These companies develop cutting-edge diagnostic equipment and innovative therapeutic devices for both sleep laboratory and home use.

Profile information for each company in The Top 50 Sleep Medicine Technology Companies Worldwide' typically includes:

- Company Contact Information - Address, Telephone and Fax Numbers, Email and Website Addresses

- Key Company Decision Makers - From CEO and Main Board, to Key Senior Managers

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Research and Markets: The Top 50 Sleep Medicine Technology Companies Worldwide