Polysomnography (Sleep analysis) now in GNC

Dr. Jutta Marquardt

back to GNC Dubai again:                                                                             01.09.2012 to 13.09.2012

NEW:

Dr. Marquardt made the best of her time in Germany and prepared everything for introducing

Polysomnography  (Sleep analysis) as a new topic to GNC’s medical services, starting on 1st of

September.

She will bring with her all the necessary technical devices and up-to-date expertise.  In carrying

out the  sleep studies, she will be assisted by Ms Soraya, our Arabic speaking Bachelor of

Neurophysiology, who also has longstanding experience with Polysomnography as well as all

neurophysiological procedures.

Sleep studies are of essential importance for all those (even children) suffering from sleep

disorders (problems with initiating and maintaining sleep, snoring, sleeplessness, disturbed

rhythm of sleep, somnambulism, etc.), since the various forms of sleep disorders may

indicate some serious illness such as narcolepsy, an epilepsy related disease or respiratory

failures during sleep such as sleep apnea. On the other hand, stress related or other psychiatric

disturbances may cause sleep disorders or vice versa, just as inappropriate bedding.

For all these reasons it is of the utmost importance to analyze sleep and sleeping customs

thoroughly  in order to determine by aid of the neurologist the individually correct diagnosis

and ensuing possibilities of treatment.

The sole application of sleeping drugs does not represent an ideal solution but may even be

dangerous because it could lead to dependencies as unwanted side-effect.

Other methods, such as relaxation techniques or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) will lead

to sustained changes of habit and improvement of the sleep.

Close cooperation with the ENT-Clinic of Dr. Marc Mueller even enables us to diagnose

potentially life-threatening cases and together find the suitable kind of therapy such as

CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) or oxygen application.

Dr. Marquardt’s Consultation hours:                      Saturday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.