A study presented at the National Lipid Association Scientific Sessions evaluated 928 patients at sleep clinics, with a median follow-up of 9 months. The study was testing for the occurrence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) from a collection of patients having a range of sleep problems. Overall, 80.1% of patients had obstructive sleep apnea and […]
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The Importance of Good Sleep Health
The American Thoracic Society (ATS) provided a review of the current scientific literature to assist health care providers, especially pulmonologists and sleep physicians, in making recommendations to patients and the general public about the importance of achieving good quality and adequate quantity of sleep. ATS members were invited, based on their expertise in sleep medicine, […]
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Sleep Apnea Causes Health and Cognitive Issues with Children
It has been known that there is a connection between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). A study was reported from the Tucson Children’s Assessment a few years ago consisted of 263 children over the course of a five-year period with the help of parental rating scales. Researchers reported that children […]
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Do Over-the-Counter PM Medications Work?
It has been eight straight days with very little to no sleep. You knew you should have been more careful putting those heavy boxes into your car. And the pain in your back is not allowing you to get into a comfortable position so you can sleep. Finally, at your wit’s end and as a […]
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