by webmaster | Apr 29, 2014 | Medical Conditions, Sleep Apnea
Several recent studies have demonstrated an increased risk of premature death in those with sleep apnea, implicating several different possible reasons. Cancer and cardiovascular effects have been among the leading candidates. In this month’s issue of the Journal of...
by webmaster | Oct 8, 2013 | Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea occurs when you go to sleep. The muscles of the throat collapse and the movement of air is obstructed. If this lasts for ten or more seconds and occurs more than five times an hour, it is sleep apnea. Estimates are that over 18 million Americans have this...
by webmaster | Aug 28, 2013 | Featured, Sleep Apnea
A study presented at the 2013 American Thoracic Society International Conference demonstrated that in people with prediabetes, treatment of associated sleep apnea improved blood sugar control. Two weeks of treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)...
by webmaster | May 15, 2013 | Sleep Apnea
Sleep and alcohol use are firmly intertwined. We know that 30% of people with insomnia turn to alcohol to help them sleep. We also know that insomnia is one of the greatest predictors of relapse in alcoholics. So what is the problem with alcohol and sleep?...
by webmaster | Dec 5, 2012 | Sleep Apnea
Home Sleep Testing is a novel, new way to diagnose Sleep Apnea. It is best used as a screening study for breathing related sleep disorders. We have also found it to be useful in documenting the effectiveness of therapy in those already being treated for Sleep Apnea....
by webmaster | Nov 27, 2012 | Sleep Apnea
It is well known that those with untreated Sleep Apnea are more likely to have a traffic accident. In fact, the likelihood is two to six times that of the normal population. When compared to patients without the disorder, people with Sleep Apnea had more off road...
