Northshore Sleep Medicine
Sleep disorders often go undiagnosed untreated because their symptoms are not recognized by patients themselves; however, these problems may disturb and deprive their partners of sleep. The most disruptive symptom tends to be the loud snoring associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Many deny that they snore, because they are embarrassed or they truly don’t [...]
According to an article published in US News & World Report, a new report, funded by the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), Continuous Positive Airway Therapy (CPAP) is the most effective treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA.) According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, CPAP is used to keep your airway [...]
Better Health Research reports that a new study in the journal of Sleep Medicine shows that women who regularly obtain seven to eight hours of sleep per night have increased longevity. The study, which took place over a four year period between 1995 and 1999, included 459 women. Follow up information was obtained from 358 [...]
WebMD reports that finding of a new study published in the journal Sleep show that continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy as a treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) not only improves sleep but also increases energy and decreases fatigue. Obstructive Sleep Apnea occurs when you regularly stop breathing for 10 seconds or longer during [...]
MedPage Today reports that findings of a new study published in the journal Sleep show that people who have sleep problems have a higher risk for developing metabolic syndrome. Loud snoring, difficulty falling asleep and un-refreshing sleep were significant predictors of metabolic syndrome, a group of risk factories related to obesity. These factors increase risk [...]
According to a new study published in the journal CHEST, asthma patients with high risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have more difficulty controlling their condition than patients who are low risk for the sleep disorder. The study involved 472 people between the ages of 18 and 75 years with clinically diagnosed asthma. Participants had [...]
On Saturday, November 13, I will be speaking about the relationship between sleep disorders and weight gain at the American Society of Bariatric Physicians’ 60th Anniversary Celebration in New Orleans. During my lecture I will discuss the association of sleep disorders with impaired glucose tolerance, changes in appetite hormones, diabetes and weight gain/obesity. There is [...]
Reuter’s Healthreports that results of a new study conducted in Sao Paolo, Brazil shows that consuming soy products may help older women overcome sleep problems. Soy contains isoflavones (estrogen-like compounds), which may be beneficial for postmenopausal women who are struggling to get the sleep they need. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, biological [...]
The Quad City Times recently reported that fewer married couples are actually sleeping in the same bed, or even the same room. According to a 2005 survey conducted by the National Sleep Foundation, nearly one in four American couples sleep in separate bedrooms. Many of the participants in the study explained that they were choosing [...]
Bethesda Home and Retirement Center has begun a revolution in nursing home care. The first major step involved in the cultural change was allowing its residents to sleep in, according to the Chicago Tribune. While some nursing homes continue to keep patients on a strict daily schedule, some are drastically changing the way they manage [...]
