Nov13
Dave J. (Scoop0901)
If a good night’s sleep helps the brain and body perform better, it’s a good guess that sleep problems can cause more than just fatigue. Numerous studies have shown a connection between sleep disorders and medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, and metabolic disorders, including the risk of obesity and diabetes mellitus.
In the November issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Mayo Clinic researchers outline several interesting associations between sleep disorders and eye disease.
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Apnea, Excessive Sleepiness, Health, Sleep Research, healthcare and obesity
Sep22
Dave J. (Scoop0901)
The more than 12 million estimated Americans suffering from sleep apnea don’t have to sacrifice convenience for a good night’s sleep anymore thanks to the increasing abundance of highly efficient and portable electromechanical devices commonly used to treat the disorder.
According to a Kalorama Information report released last Friday, Contract Manufacturing Opportunities in High-Growth Medical Devices (Catheters, Pacemakers, LVADs, Hip and Knee Implants, Air Pathways, Syringes), xPAP devices have become the standard and most effective treatment available.
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Apnea, Health, Well-rested, cognitive function, healthcare, sleep and sleep hygiene
Sep11
Dave J. (Scoop0901)
The number of patients assigned to medical residents and the complexity of care patients require has just as much impact on residents’ training as the number of hours they work, according to a study published by researchers at the University of Chicago Medical Center in the September 10, 2008 issue of JAMA.
This study is believed to be the first of its kind using information gathered objectively from medical residents who work long shifts as part of their training.
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Fatigue, Health, Sleep Deprivation, Sleep Research, healthcare and sleep hygiene
Aug27
Dave J. (Scoop0901)
A press release issued by the American Association of Diabetes Educators says that 94 percent of doctors in a survey the organization conducted were aware of the links between the development of type 2 diabetes in people who have obstructive sleep apnea.
Despite knowing about the link, only about 47 percent of the physicians involved in the survey actually conduct routine screenings.
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Apnea, Fatigue, Health, cognitive function, depression, diabetes, healthcare and obesity
