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‘Wake Up’ To Health Risks Of Heavy Snoring
Heavy snoring can be far
from a nuisance. It can be a
sign of obstructive sleep
apnea, a condition where an
individual briefly stops
breathing during the night
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New Device Aims To Give Sleep Apnea Sufferers Relief And Rest
Having a good night's sleep
is proving elusive for six
percent of the population.
They have sleep apnea, which
causes them to stop
... > full story
Memory Loss Linked To Common Sleep Disorder
Got memory problems? If you
suffer from obstructive
sleep apnea, your brain
could be to blame.
Researchers have discovered
that people with sleep apnea
show tissue loss in brain
... > full story
Sleep Problems In Overweight Children Appear Fairly Common
One-fourth of overweight
children may have sleep
problems that regular
physical activity can
largely resolve, researchers
say. ... > full story
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Sleep Apnea Therapy Improves Golf Game
November 5, 2009 — A new study finds that golfers with obstructive sleep apnea who received nasal positive airway pressure for their disorder improved their daytime sleepiness scores and lowered their golf handicap by ... > full story -
Teeth Grinding Linked To Sleep Apnea; Bruxism Prevalent In Caucasians With Sleep Disorders
November 5, 2009 — New research has found that nearly 1 in 4 patients with OSA suffers from nighttime teeth grinding. This seems to be especially more prevalent in men and in Caucasians compared with other ethnic ... > full story -
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Surgery Is An Option For Some Patients Hoping To Get A Good Night's Rest, Study Finds
October 13, 2009 — According to new research, a form of surgery called uvopalatopharyngoplasty is effective for treating certain patients who suffer from sleep apnea, one of the most common sleep ... > full story -
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Ways To Quiet Ordinary Snoring
September 18, 2009 — Ordinary, loud snoring doesn't seem to be harmful, but snorers still may want to seek treatment to stop snoring, reduce embarrassment and improve sleep for themselves and their bed ... > full story -
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Is Prevalent In Adults With Down Syndrome
August 17, 2009 — A new study shows that adults with Down syndrome also frequently suffer from obstructive sleep ... > full story -
Biomarker Of Breathing Control Abnormality Associated With Hypertension And Stroke
July 17, 2009 — Scientists have identified a distinct ECG-derived spectrographic phenotype, designated as narrow-band elevated low frequency coupling (e-LFCNB), that is associated with prevalent hypertension, ... > full story -
CPAP Treatment Linked To Lower Mortality In Stroke Patients With OSA
July 2, 2009 — Stroke patients with obstructive sleep apnea who undergo treatment with continuous positive airway pressure following their stroke may substantially reduce their risk of ... > full story -
Sleep Apnea Occurring During REM Sleep Is Significantly Associated With Type 2 Diabetes
June 24, 2009 — Scientists found a statistically significant relationship between obstructive sleep apnea episodes occurring during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and type 2 ... > full story -
Complaints Of Fatigue And Tiredness In People With OSA Improve With CPAP Treatment
June 15, 2009 — The complaints of fatigue and tiredness in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) improved significantly with good adherence to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, suggesting ... > full story -
Sleep Apnea Linked To Sleepwalking, Hallucinations And Other 'Parasomnias'
June 11, 2009 — Nearly one in 10 patients with obstructive sleep apnea also experience "parasomnia" symptoms such as sleepwalking, hallucinations and acting out their dreams, a study has found. Researchers examined ... > full story
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