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 [...]
According to the Los Angeles Times, a new study published in the journal Pediatrics found that younger children who get more regular sleep are less likely to be obese. The study involved 308 children between the ages of 4 and 10. Children’s sleep time was analyzed for a week via wrist monitors. Researchers recorded Body [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
According to MSNBC Health News, a new study published in the journal Sleep shows that children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) sleep less, have more difficulty falling asleep and spend less time in the rapid eye movement (REM) stage of sleep. Sleep experts believe that enforcing a strict bedtime routine to ensure children get the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
NBC reports that October has been designated Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) awareness month. According to the National Sleep Foundation, SIDS is the unexpected, sudden death of an infant under one year of age that remains unexplained even after an autopsy and thorough medical investigation. SIDS is the leading cause of death in children between [...]
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 [...]
