Truck collisions attributed to falling asleep at the wheel in two commercial drivers prescribed oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea - Kumagai H, Tsuda H, Kawaguchi K, Sawatari H, Kiyohara Y, Konishi N, Taniyama Y, Takaoka T, Shiomi T.
Falling asleep at the wheel is attributed to sleepiness, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a significant cause of sleepiness that increases the risk of motor vehicle collisions (MVCs) due to falling asleep at the wheel. Although continuous positive airw... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - August 10, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Distraction, Fatigue, Chronobiology, Vigilance, Workload Source Type: news
Noninvasive Nerve Stimulator May Ease Sleep Apnea
(MedPage Today) -- Using a transcutaneous electrical neurostimulator (TENS) machine may reduce the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in people not adhering to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, a small single-center randomized... (Source: MedPage Today Neurology)
Source: MedPage Today Neurology - August 4, 2023 Category: Neurology Source Type: news
Study: Electrical stimulation shown to be effective in treating sleep apnea
A battery-powered device often utilized during childbirth that uses electrical impulses to block pain signals was found to improve breathing in patients with obstructive sleep apnea in a clinical trial. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 3, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Hypoxic, Ventilatory Burdens in OSA Predict CVD Morbidity and Mortality
TUESDAY, Aug. 1, 2023 -- Hypoxic and ventilatory burden in obstructive sleep apnea predict cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality, according to a study published online July 7 in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - August 1, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Snoring Could Be Harming Your Brain Health Snoring Could Be Harming Your Brain Health
Those who snore can be aging their brains by years and hurting their brain health by depriving themselves of getting deep sleep.Quick Take (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - July 28, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
NIH-funded study explains link to increased cardiovascular risks for people with obstructive sleep apnea
Reduction in blood oxygen levels, largely attributed to blocked airways, emerges as a leading factor. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - July 26, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Sleep Architecture, Sleep Apnea Affect Global Cognition
TUESDAY, July 25, 2023 -- Better sleep consolidation and lack of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are associated with better global cognition, according to a study published online July 18 in JAMA Network Open to coincide with the annual Alzheimer ' s... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - July 25, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
New Pok émon Sleep Game Tracks Your Sleep, Farting, Snoring
The Pok émon Sleep game app that’s just been released in the United States tries to track the length and quality of sleep and other things. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - July 22, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Bruce Y. Lee, Senior Contributor Tags: Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Games /games business pharma standard Source Type: news
Reaction time in psychomotor vigilance task is related to hypoxic load in males with sleep apnea - Pahari P, Korkalainen H, Karhu T, Arnard óttir ES, Töyräs J, Leppänen T, Nikkonen S.
Oxygen saturation (SpO(2) )-based parameters are more strongly linked to impaired daytime vigilance than the conventional diagnostic metrics in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, whether the association between SpO(2) -based parameters a... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - July 19, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Distraction, Fatigue, Chronobiology, Vigilance, Workload Source Type: news
CandidPro offers mixed dentition support to all clinicians
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 17, 2023/PRNewswire/ -- State-of-the-art orthodontic company, Candid has announced that its CandidPro ™ clear aligner system will now offer dental professionals support for eligible mixed dentition cases. This feature release builds on upgraded support for interproximal reduction and attachments unveiled earlier this year and a collaboration with global healthcare leader Philips Sonicare, among ot her updates. With support for mixed dentition live, dental professionals now have the flexibility to offer CandidPro ' s signature clear aligner treatment to an expanded range of younger patients." I l...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - July 18, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Metabolic Surgery Cuts Cardiovascular Events for Obesity, Sleep Apnea
THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 -- Metabolic surgery is associated with a lower risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and obesity, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - July 6, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Feeling tired? These 5 tips may help you rev up your energy.
Sunshine, plenty of fluids and a good diet can help. But if you feel tired all the time, you should get checked for health problems such as anemia and obstructive sleep apnea. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - July 3, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Hallie Levine Source Type: news
What is sleep apnea? Sleeping disorder suffered by Joe Biden that has sparked new health concerns
Sleep apnea, which Mr Biden is confirmed to have,is a common sleep-related breathing disorder that sees sufferers snore, choke, and gasp 20 to 30 times every hour in the night. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Excessive daytime sleepiness as a risk factor for obstructive sleep apnoea among public transport drivers: a cross-sectional study - Asha CL, Sapna Varma NK, Prabha RD, Ajith VV.
CONTEXT: Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) due to obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is reported to be a major contributor to many road traffic accidents. Lack of awareness and diagnosis of OSA among public transport workers remains a threat to the society.
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Source: SafetyLit - June 17, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Distraction, Fatigue, Chronobiology, Vigilance, Workload Source Type: news
Treating sleep apnea made easier: Upper airway stimulation therapy
A restful night's sleep is more than just rejuvenating, it improves your health, memory and mood. Yet for millions of U.S. adults, restful sleep is elusive because they have obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops partially or completely. These events can result in low oxygen levels and cause frequent episodes of waking. Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common form of sleep apnea, and occurs… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - June 15, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
