Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder is defined by brief interruptions of breathing while you are asleep. This is a very serious condition, because it can result in high blood pressure, heart problems and stroke.
Signs and Symptoms of Sleep Apnea
The warning signs and symptoms of sleep apnea include: Read the rest of this entry
In a recently concluded research the investigators aimed to evaluate the predictive value of anthropometric measurements and self-reported symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in a large number of not yet diagnosed or treated patients. Commonly used clinical indices were used to derive a prediction formula that could identify patients at low and high risk for OSAS.
Two thousand six hundred ninety patients with suspected OSAS were enrolled.Researchers obtained weight; height; neck, waist, and hip circumference; and a measure of subjective sleepiness (Epworth sleepiness scale-ESS) prior to diagnostic polysomnography. Excessive daytime sleepiness severity (EDS) was coded as follows: 0 for ESS???3 (normal), 1 for ESS score 4-9 (normal to mild sleepiness), 2 for score 10-16 (moderate to severe sleepiness), and 3 for score >16 (severe sleepiness). Multivariate linear and logistic regression analysis was used to identify independent predictors of apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and derive a prediction formula. Read the rest of this entry
Exmovere Holdings, Inc., a company from Virginia has announced that is is on the verge of launching its innovative ”Exmobaby – biosensor pajamas” for babies that they say will help prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
The washable onesie will come with a baby-safe rechargeable Zigbee wireless transceiver that snaps into a pouch.
Exmovere CEO David Bychkov said that the data is transmitted to a nearby PC or cell phone in order to keep parents and other caregivers informed of the baby’s status. Read the rest of this entry
SleepApneaDisorder/[Press Release]/CHICAGO/–LifeWatch AG , the leading provider of wireless remote telemedicine, announced today that Aetna now has a national contract with LifeWatch to provide access to the NiteWatch Home Sleep Testing (HST) service for their members effective September 15, 2010.
“The addition of NiteWatch service to the Aetna national provider agreement represents an important step in our goal to provide the highest quality diagnostic services at an economical delivery cost” Read the rest of this entry
What are the best sleeping positions?
Several World Wide Web searchers using Google, Yahoo, and Bing produced the following results. Up to 90% of popular websites and articles written by medical professionals that belong to largest world’s healthcare providers suggest that sleeping on one’s back (or supine sleep) is the optimum or ideal posture for sleep without quoting any specific medical references (zero evidence). Read the rest of this entry
SleepApneaDisorder/[Press Release]/ SAN DIEGO/ –ResMed , a leading developer, manufacturer, and distributor of sleep and respiratory medical equipment today announced the results of a clinical study confirming that patients’ compliance with sleep therapy increases when using ResMed’s new CPAP device.
The clinical study of 50 patients suffering from sleep apnea showed an improvement of 30 minutes in average daily usage, from a mean of 6 hours 35 minutes on the patient’s usual CPAP device, to 7 hours 5 minutes, when using the new S9 Series. Read the rest of this entry
New York Harbor Healthcare System, Brooklyn campus, will officially open its state-of-the-art Sleep Center on Monday, Sept. 27, at 10 a.m.
Veterans of all ages can now be diagnosed and treated at VA for a wide variety of sleep disorders including obstructive sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, central sleep apnea syndromes, narcolepsy, as well as sleep problems associated with traumatic brain injury.
The Sleep Center will conduct home sleep studies for sleep apnea testing. Sleep apnea is one of the leading causes of excessive daytime sleepiness, which often goes undiagnosed. [Read Complete Release...]
Continucare Corporation has geared up its expansion campaign in to the sleep disorder treatment domain and acquired United Sleep Diagnostics.
The deal gives Seredor Corp., a subsidiary of the Miami-based company , three stand-alone testing facilities and six sleep centers at South Florida hospitals. United Sleep Diagnostics’ website lists locations in Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Hialeah, Boynton Beach, Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale. Read the rest of this entry
Prince Edward Island is planning to develop a sleep clinic as part of the new ambulatory care centre at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown in order to enhance services for people suffering from sleep disorders.
The province is overdue for a sleep clinic as about 10 per cent of his patients suffer from sleep disorders, though many do not know it.
Sleep disorders can lead to irritability, anxiety and depression, as well as diabetes, heart disease and strokes. Read the rest of this entry
Glenn County’s biggest fundraiser of the year attracted more than 300 people and raised money for a new sleep study center slated for Glenn Medical Center.
Money from the seventh annual Splendor in the Valley, presented by the Glenn Medical Foundation, will go toward equipment, beds and other needs in a sleep study clinic that should open shortly after the first of the year, according to officials.
The sleep study program is under the direction of staff neurologist Matthew Merliss, and will use the latest technology to assess patients. Read the rest of this entry
A recently concluded Canadian research study has revealed that there could be a possible link between medications used to treat anxiety or insomnia and an increased risk of death.
Findings of this research study have been The study, published in the September issue of the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, analyzed Statistics Canada’s National Population Health Survey and tracked the use of sedatives and insomnia medications in more than 14,000 Canadians between the ages of 18 and 102. Read the rest of this entry
Patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea using home testing experienced CPAP compliance results similar to those of patients diagnosed with OSA using in-lab polysomnography, according to new research.
Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, compared sleepiness, sleep quality, quality of life, blood pressure, and CPAP adherence in 102 patients randomized to receive diagnosis and treatment either at home or in a sleep laboratory. Read the rest of this entry
A recently concluded research study by the Pew Internet & American Life Project called “Cellphones and American Adults.” shows that close to two-thirds of American adults sleep with their cell phones on or right next to their beds. However, the number rises to over 90% among people ages 18 to 29.
91% of Americans say their cell phones make them feel safer. However, sleeping with a cell phone may actually be endangering people’s lives not making them more secure. Read the rest of this entry
As far as the feasible treatment of sleep apnea is concerned there is almost no substitute for CPAP therapy.
In case you find any symptoms of this deadly disorder it is always best to go to a sleep specialist and follow his instructions.
He will probably recommend CPAP, surgery, or oral appliance therapy. This list is not necessarily an alternative to CPAP, surgery, or oral appliances, but rather supplementary methods that decrease the probability of airway collapse. Read the rest of this entry
Many parents have stories of children’s sleep difficulties, from the babies who wake up every hour to the toddlers who try to delay bedtime with requests for a glass of water, another story, or an answer to just one more question.
But for some, the problems go deeper. Sleep apnea or periodic limb movements keep children from sleeping deeply. Some can’t fall asleep easily or stay asleep. Some are chronic bed-wetters. Others sleepwalk or have night terrors.
And, like adults with sleep issues, they might find help at a sleep center.
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