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Sleep Apnea May Increase Risk Of Developing Alzheimer's Disease
New study finds obstructive sleep apnea may put elderly people at greater risk of developing

Dr. Raj Kakar is a member of the Baylor Quality Alliance.

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The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has launched Sleepeducation.com, a new patient education website. The website provides current, topical content about sleep disorders and disease management, as well as videos that offer additional information on important patient-oriented topics. Learn More

See Dr. Kakar's recent appearance on ABC's Hot On! Health & Beauty.

Dr. Kakar has been interviewed by CNN, Dallas Morning News, CBS 11 News in D/FW, National Sleep Foundation, and Hot On! Health & Beauty.
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Dallas Sleep was named #4 in the country (Small Business Category), in the Dave Thomas Foundation's 2010 Best Adoption Friendly Workplaces.
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