Archive for the ‘Sleep Disorders’ Category

• Severe Sleep Apnea Tied To Increased Risk Of Death

  Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

  ScienceDaily (Aug. 20, 2009) — Moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea is associated with an increased risk of death from any cause in middle-aged adults, especially men, according to new results from a landmark study supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The new findings [...]

• Obesity Associated with Childhood Snoring

  Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

  Researchers at the University of Bari, Italy screened over 800 boys and girls (average age 7.3 years) and categorized them into non-snorers, occasional snorers or habitual snorers. Almost 25% of subjects were either overweight or obese. The children categorized as habitual snorers and who failed an oximetry study, underwent polysomnographic monitoring (also known as a [...]

• OSA / Sleep Apnea Facts!!!

  Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

  - Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and SafetyOSA afflicts at least 20 million Americans…more than asthma or diabetes, and yet more than 85% remain undiagnosed. – People with OSA tend to have high blood pressure, heart problems, stroke, depression and sexual dysfunction with annual health care costs TWO TIMES HIGHER than those without OSA. – People [...]

• Sleep Apnea and Trucking Conference (Sleep Apnea) Reminder!!!

  Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

  The impact of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) on the health and safety of commercial truck drivers, as well as all transportation operators, has been a hot topic of discussion for years. While some progress is being made, much misinformation, policy confusion, and a lack of industry-specific research have prevented further progress on this important health [...]

• Understanding Complicated Obstructive Sleep Apnea COSA

  Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

  http://global.respironics.com/UserGuides/BiPAPautoSVUSSalesSheetPN1042299.pdf This is a pdf by Respironics for their BiPAP Auto SV, however it does a very good job of understanding what COSA is and how it affects the patient.

• First Ever “Sleep Apnea and Trucking Conference”

  Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

  Inherent dangers of sleepy driving will be on center stage when nearly 350 delegates are expected attend the first-ever “Sleep Apnea and Trucking Conference” to be held at the Westin Washington Baltimore Hotel in Baltimore May 11-12. About 80 percent of the participants will represent the trucking industry, said Edward Grandi, executive director of the [...]

• 10 Top Tips for CPAP Users

  Monday, February 8th, 2010

  Wash your CPAP mask daily (warm soapy water or Citrus II mask cleaner and wipes). Check your filter every other week — clean or replace if dirty. Do not over tighten your mask; it may cause leaks. If you are tightening your mask because of leaks or comfort, your seal may be broken or needs [...]

• Info I got off of Sleep Guide about power outages with cpap

  Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

  I live in an area where the power goes out fairly often. A few things I’ve learned: 1) When the power goes out, I wake up FAST! 2) If your doctor prescribes a battery pack for your CPAP, the insurance company will likely pay. 3) If you’re planning on an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) you [...]

• Philips Rolls Out Latest Device for Complicated Sleep-Disordered Breathing Patients

  Thursday, January 14th, 2010

  In an effort to make the most complicated sleep apnea cases easier to manage while also increasing treatment efficacy, Royal Philips Electronics last week announced the new BiPAP autoSV Advanced, an enhanced sleep-disorder treatment system. Combining clinically proven technologies, the compact device is designed to treat a range of ailments, including complex sleep apnea and [...]

• Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Memory

  Monday, November 16th, 2009

  By Ronald M. Harper, PhD Posted on: November 16, 2009 Sleep experts are familiar with the obvious consequences of obstructive sleep apnea such as daytime sleepiness. But did you know that nearly half of patients with OSA show depressive signs, and more than one-third show anxiety?1,2 In addition to effects on mood and emotion, more [...]