Doctor Anderson with the Rocky Mountain Sleep Center says the most common sleep disorders are sleep apnea (most commonly known as airway obstruction,) insomnia and narcolepsy.
His discussion tonight focused on prevention and he says keeping weight gain to a minimum and practicing proper sleep hygiene will help. He adds that avoiding caffeine and maintaining an active lifestyle are beneficial.
“Number one, practice good sleep hygiene, regular sleep habits. If people have a problem getting to sleep, to not stay in bed later and get up at the same time and to start that early and practice good sleep hygiene. The second most important thing is to maintain an ideal weight,” says Dr. Anderson.
Fatigue and excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in idiopathic Parkinson’s disease (PD) correlate differently with motor symptoms, depression, and dopaminergic treatment, according to the results of a prospective study reported in the December 1 issue of the European Journal of Neurology.
“Sleep-wake disturbances including fatigue and …EDS are important non-motor features of idiopathic PD,” write P.O. Valko, from University Hospital of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland, and colleagues. “EDS is present in up to 50–75% of patients with PD, thereby significantly surpassing the frequency of EDS in other brain disorders, e.g. multiple sclerosis, ischemic stroke, traumatic brain injury. …A comprehensive study of both fatigue and …EDS in association with …PD-related symptoms and treatment has not been performed yet.” Read the rest of this entry
A University of New Hampshire professor’s research into hospital bed technology could soon represent a giant leap forward in patient care.
John LaCourse, professor and chair of UNH’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is currently negotiating with hospital bed manufacturers to adopt his programmed algorithm technology, which could become the basis for “smart” computerized hospital beds. Read the rest of this entry
A potentially life-threatening challenge characterized by pauses in breathing that can last for more than 20 seconds, apnea of prematurity (AOP) affects more than 50% of premature infants and is almost universal in the smallest preemies. Caused in part by an underdeveloped central nervous system that can’t adequately regulate breathing outside of the womb, especially during sleep, AOP is not yet fully understood by scientists and remains a grave concern among neonatologists and parents alike.
New research published in the October issue of Pediatrics by clinical scientists at the University of Massachusetts Medical School suggests that heredity may play a strong role in determining an infant’s susceptibility to AOP and could lead to the development of more effective treatments and screening methods. Read the rest of this entry
Dr. David Anderson of the Rocky Mountain Sleep Disorders Center will give a presentation outlining sleep apnea and other serious sleep disorders Thursday, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the state room of the Red Lion Colonial Hotel. This is a free presentation to the public and refreshments will be served.
SleepApneaDisorder/ [ Press Release ]/ OKLAHOMA CITY / Graymark Healthcare, Inc. has closed the previously announced sale of substantially all the assets of its ApothecaryRx’s retail pharmacy business to Walgreens Co. ApothecaryRx operated 18 pharmacies across five states.
The transaction allows Graymark to focus on its core business of providing comprehensive care for sleep disorders, primarily obstructive sleep apnea, including diagnosis, therapy, and ongoing clinical and product support.
“Millions of Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, and many aren’t aware they have a problem or that treatment is available in their communities,” said Stanton Nelson, chairman and CEO of Graymark Healthcare. “As a pure-play sleep disorders company focused primarily on obstructive sleep apnea, we believe Graymark is better able to help people sleep better.” Read the rest of this entry
U. Joseph Schoepf, M.D., of the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, and colleagues found that patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) appear to have an increased risk of developing a more aggressive form of atherosclerosis. The investigators evaluated 49 obese patients (mean age, 61 years) with OSA and a mean body mass index (BMI) of 33 kg/m², and 46 obese patients without the condition (mean age of 60 years and mean BMI of 30 kg/m²), using coronary computed tomography angiography (cCTA).
The data revealed that patients with OSA had a significantly higher prevalence of non-calcified and mixed plaques compared to patients without the condition.
“cCTA is an effective way to noninvasively diagnose non-calcified and mixed plaque,” Schoepf said in a statement. “With technological advancements that are lowering the radiation dose required for cCTA, this exam could become a screening tool for obese individuals at increased risk for cardiovascular disease.”
Research and Markets has announced the addition of GlobalData’s new report “Europe Anesthesia and Respiratory Devices Market Outlook to 2016″ to their offering.
“Europe Anesthesia and Respiratory Devices Market Outlook to 2016″ provides key market data on the Europe Anesthesia and Respiratory Devices market United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy and Spain. The report provides value (US$ million) data for all the market categories Airway Anesthesia Disposables, Anesthesia Machines, Respiratory Devices, Respiratory Disposables, Respiratory Measurement Devices, Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Systems, Regional Anesthesia Disposables, and Pain Management Devices.
The report also provides company shares and distribution shares data for each of the aforementioned market categories. The report is supplemented with global corporate-level profiles of the key market participants and is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by Globaldata’s team of industry experts.
A recent research was concluded to perform a meta-analysis of the efficacy and safety of exogenous melatonin in advancing sleep-wake rhythm in patients with delayed sleep phase disorder.
The study was design with Meta analysis of papers indexed for PubMed, Embase, and the abstracts of sleep and chronobiologic societies (1990–2009). Patients in this research included individuals with delayed sleep phase disorder. basic interventions were the administration of melatonin.
The meta-analysis of data of randomized controlled trials involving individuals with delayed sleep phase disorder that were published in English, compared melatonin with placebo, and reported 1 or more of the following: endogenous melatonin onset, clock hour of sleep onset, wake-up time, sleep-onset latency, and total sleep time. Read the rest of this entry
Clayton Sleep Institute (CSI) hired Loretta Colvin, RN, APN, as Clinical Consultant and Director of The Knowledge Center, CSI’s program for sleep education. In her clinical role, Colvin consults with patients regarding their sleep studies and plans of care. As Director of The Knowledge Center, Colvin leads efforts for patient and partner education and will develop a CSI program for certification in clinical sleep care.
Loretta’s broad experience in sleep medicine, coupled with her passion for patient-centered care, make her a perfect fit for patients and physician and business partners will benefit from her compassion and leadership. Read the rest of this entry
SleepApneaDisorder/[ Press Release ] / Saint Paul, MN (Vocus) December 4, 2010/ Ask any sleep apnea patient about traveling with a traditional CPAP machine and you’ll learn that real hurdles exist: they’re bulky and difficult to pack; depend on a reliable power source, preventing most from traveling to remote destinations; and require advance planning when traveling overseas.
Transcend, a new sleep apnea therapy system soon to be released for sale direct to consumers, overcomes the burdens faced by travelers with sleep apnea. In fact, its unique design—which is lightweight, compact and durable—was conceived to meet the needs of the sleep apnea patient who is on the go and enjoys traveling.
By putting the lifestyle and comfort of sleep apnea patients first, Transcend is emerging as the missing link in the evolution of sleep apnea therapy to truly open new vistas for patients. Soon the freedom to sleep anywhere—in a tent, on a sailboat, or in a truck sleeper and wake up refreshed from a full night of therapeutic, restorative sleep—will be a reality. Read the rest of this entry
South Shore Hospital invites you to stay A.W.A.K.E. The first Tuesday of the month from 7 – 9 p.m. at the South Shore Hospital, 2nd floor.
If you or someone you know has trouble sleeping, South Shore Hospital offers a health awareness support group that can help.
A.W.A.K.E. Alert, well, and keeping energetic is designed to help people who suffer with sleep apnea, as well as their family, friends and anyone else interested in learning more about the sleep disorder.
A.W.A.K.E. meets on the first Tuesday of each month, from 7 to 9 p.m., in the private dining room on the second floor of Emerson 2, South Shore Hospital.
The group is looking for new members, especially people who have sleep apnea and those who suspect a sleep disorder. If you are interested in learning more about the A.W.A.K.E. support group, please call the Sleep Lab at South Shore Hospital at 781-624-8068.
Although most adults occasionally snore, habitual snoring – occurring every night or nearly every night – occurs in approximately one-third of men and one-fourth of women. For the sleep partner, it can become quite annoying and even lead to marital discord. In severe cases, it may be heard by the neighbors.
Many remedies for snoring have been tried. Some of these have a reasonable chance of controlling the problem, and others are of dubious value.
Snoring is caused by a vibration in the tissue in the back of the throat as we sleep. While awake, we have involuntary muscle tone that keeps the throat open. As we fall asleep, these muscles relax, causing turbulence as the air flows through the narrowed airway. We hear this turbulence as snoring. Anything that crowds the airway, e.g. a large tongue or large tonsils, can worsen snoring. Even though snoring occurs in the throat, nasal obstruction may also contribute to the problem by increasing the resistance to airflow. Read the rest of this entry
SleepApneaDisorder/[ Press Release ]/NASHVILLE, Tenn/ Five state trucking associations have already taken decisive action on preparing their membership for a regulation on fatigued driving and the prevalence of sleep apnea in the trucking industry. Beginning with an endorsement from the Tennessee Trucking Association (TTA) in late 2009, the inspiration to find a sleep health partner quickly spread to the Kentucky Motor Transport Association and to three other state associations; the Louisiana Motor Transport Association, the Iowa Motor Truck Association and the Oklahoma Trucking Association.
Although each state handled the matter differently and coordinated separate task forces to research the issue, all five have inevitably decided on SLEEP ACCESS to deliver customized driver fatigue programs for their membership. Read the rest of this entry
A new study has revealed that people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a sleep disorder associated with obesity, have more non-calcified or “bad” plaque in their coronary arteries.
“Our study reveals that individuals with obstructive sleep apnea are prone to developing an aggressive form of atherosclerosis that puts them at risk for impaired blood flow and cardiovascular events,” said U Joseph Schoepf, director of cardiovascular imaging at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, S.C.
OSA is caused by obstruction of the upper airway during sleep and is characterized by periodic pauses in breathing, which last for 10 or more seconds. OSA is also commonly associated with snoring. Read the rest of this entry
