Sleep Deprivation

New sleep deprivation study findings recently were published by S.L. Clark and co-researchers

Published in Women's Health Weekly, September 17th, 2009

According to a study from the United States, "Recent advances in basic science have expanded our understanding of the function of sleep and of the effects of sleep deprivation on human cognitive and psychomotor performance."

"In addition, a growing volume of data documents potential detrimental effects of sleep deprivation on medical practice. Such data have special implications for a specialty in which sleep deprivation is sometimes the norm," wrote S.L. Clark and colleagues.

The researchers concluded: "A review of this evidence suggests the pressing need for a reassessment of individual and small group obstetric practice, particularly as it relates...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-09-17)

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