Sleep disorders caused by breathing problems are only second to insomnia in prevalence, with many people undiagnosed and suffering long-term damage to their hearts, vascular systems, metabolism, moods, and more because of it.
ANYBODY can suffer from these problems, from young to old, obese to underweight, male to female.
If you suspect you have sleep-disordered breathing, or have been told you do by others (loud snoring, gasping, long pauses in breathing, in example), please consult your physician. The consequences are too serious to ignore if you don't.
From snoring to upper airway resistance to sleep apnea to other sleep-breathing disorders (SBDs), let's take a look at what's been in the news.
Categories include upcoming events, public health items, SBD basics, SBDs and heart health, SBDs and stroke, SBDs and diabetes, SBDs and allergies/asthma, untreated SBDs, positive airway pressure (PAP) therapies, oral appliance therapy and dental sleep medicine, procedures, lifestyle and hygiene, women and SBDs, SBDs in the pediatric population, research & development, and products.
This week's links were published or updated between 4.1.16 and 6.5.16.
IN THE NEWS
MAY 19 || AMERICAN ACADEMY OF SLEEP MEDICINE
AASM updates ASV recommendations for central sleep apnea associated with heart failure
MAY 26 || FLEET OWNER
ATRI: Cost of sleep apnea treatment high for drivers
MAY 31 || STILLWATERS NEWS PRESS
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Sleep studies no longer covered by Medicaid
APR 27 || AMERICAN SLEEP & BREATHING ACADEMY
Arizona Cardinals join ASBS, Phoenix police, and Pro Player Health Alliance for the world's largest sleep apnea awareness event
Arizona Cardinals join ASBS, Phoenix police, and Pro Player Health Alliance for the world's largest sleep apnea awareness event
MAY 19 || AMERICAN ACADEMY OF SLEEP MEDICINE
AASM updates ASV recommendations for central sleep apnea associated with heart failure
MAY 19 || SLEEP SCHOLAR
"ASBA is the only academy fighting for dental rights in the sleep apnea arena": ASBA receives support from Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo
"ASBA is the only academy fighting for dental rights in the sleep apnea arena": ASBA receives support from Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo
MAY 23 || PHARMABIZ
ResMed announces positive results from phase II trial of adaptive servo-ventilation therapy
ResMed announces positive results from phase II trial of adaptive servo-ventilation therapy
MAY 24 || PR WEB
Connecticut Teen Takes Top National Honors with Bluetooth-Enabled CPAP Invention (press release)
Connecticut Teen Takes Top National Honors with Bluetooth-Enabled CPAP Invention (press release)
MAY 26 || FLEET OWNER
ATRI: Cost of sleep apnea treatment high for drivers
MAY 26 || OVERDRIVE
Truckers to FMCSA: Make sure medical examiners are on same page relative to sleep apnea
Truckers to FMCSA: Make sure medical examiners are on same page relative to sleep apnea
MAY 31 || STILLWATERS NEWS PRESS
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Sleep studies no longer covered by Medicaid
JUN 5 || CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Sleep apnea a tough problem for government, transportation industry
Sleep apnea a tough problem for government, transportation industry
SLEEP BREATHING DISORDERS 101
MAY 8 || LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Sleep apnea causes problems from fatigue to traffic accidents
Sleep apnea causes problems from fatigue to traffic accidents
MAY 9 || SOUND SLEEP HEALTH
FAST FACTS: Sleep apnea vs snoring
FAST FACTS: Sleep apnea vs snoring
MAY 13 || DELMARVA NOW
Know the benefits of home sleep studies
Know the benefits of home sleep studies
MAY 13 || WOWT NEWS
Is your child sleepy? Children can have sleep apnea too
Is your child sleepy? Children can have sleep apnea too
MAY 24 || SOMNOSURE
Different types of sleep apnea test: Home vs Hospital
MAY 31 || SLEEP BETTER, LIVE BETTER
What is the Difference Between Nasal, Nasal Pillows and Full Face CPAP Masks?
By Kris Ketz BIO Kris Ketz's sleep apnea report helps viewer discover own condition
MAY 26 || SLEEP REVIEW
Adaptive Servo-ventilation (ASV) Therapy Suggests Positive Cardiovascular Outcomes for People with Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction In Phase II Study
Adaptive Servo-ventilation (ASV) Therapy Suggests Positive Cardiovascular Outcomes for People with Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction In Phase II Study
JUN 1 || THE EXAMINER
Snoring: Is this normal as you grow older?
Snoring: Is this normal as you grow older?
JUN 2 || ORTHODONTIC PRODUCTS
An OSA Primer
JUN 5 || SLEEP RESOLUTIONS
Sleeping Positions, OSA and CPAP
JUN 5 || SLEEP RESOLUTIONS
Is sleep apnea hereditary?
SLEEP APNEA & HEART DISEASE THERAPIES
Sleep apnea may raise heart risks in people with pacemakers
MAY 16 || HEALTHDAY
Sleep Apnea May Raise Risks for Angioplasty Patients
MAY 17 || SOMNOSURE
CPAP and Atrial Fibrillation
MAY 20 || AMERICAN SLEEP & BREATHING ACADEMY
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Linked To Cardiovascular Disease
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Linked To Cardiovascular Disease
MAY 24 || SLEEP REVIEW
Heart Failure Patients with Predominant Central Sleep Apnea at Higher Risk for Serious Complications
MAY 26 || AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY
Bidirectional Relationship of Sleep-Disordered Breathing and HF
JUN 6 || SLEEP RESOLUTIONS
What does sleep apnea do to the heart?
SLEEP APNEA & STROKE THERAPIES
MAY 5 || SLEEP RESOLUTIONS
Sleep Apnea and Stroke: Dangers and Risk Factors
SLEEP APNEA & DIABETES THERAPIES
APR 26 || SLEEP REVIEWHypoxemia from Obstructive Sleep Apnea Linked with Renal Complications in Type 2 Diabetes
UNTREATED SLEEP BREATHING DISORDERS THERAPIES
APR 7 || BEL MARRA HEALTHSleep apnea might raise cancer-causing tumor growth due to intermittent hypoxia
MAY 5 || BEL MARRA HEALTH
Obstructive sleep apnea symptoms in bariatric surgery patients not visible, sleep disorder study shows
MAY 11 || COEUR D'ALENE PRESS
ADHD and sleep-disordered breathing
MAY 11 || THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY
Treating sleep apnea could reduce emergencies in hospitalized patients
MAY 16 || AMERICAN THORACIC SOCIETY
Untreated sleep apnea may be related to melanoma aggressiveness
MAY 17 || DOCTOR'S LOUNGE
ATS: Untreated OSA Affects Outcomes After Revascularization
MAY 19 || SOUND SLEEP HEALTH
Sleep apnea and brain damage: one more reason to wear your CPAP mask
MAY 23 || NEUROLOGY ADVISOR
Sleep-Disordered Breathing Has Significant Impact on Neurocognitive Function
MAY 31 || PUBLIC NEWS SERVICE
Sleep Apnea: Get Some Help Before You Kill Somebody
JUN 1 || BREATHE BETTER, SLEEP BETTER, LIVE BETTER
5 Ways Sleep Apnea Can Cause Gastrointestinal Problems
JUN 2 || SOUND SLEEP HEALTH
Sleep Apnea and Truck Drivers
ALLERGIES, ASTHMA & SLEEP
APR 5 || SLEEP REVIEW
The Benefits of Screening for Nonallergic Rhinitis in Sleep Centers
APR 5 || SLEEP REVIEW
The Benefits of Screening for Nonallergic Rhinitis in Sleep Centers
MAY 13 || AOL.com
Trouble sleeping? Chest pain? Could be symptoms of adult asthma
PAP: POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE
APR 1 || BEL MARRA HEALTH
Sleep apnea PAP treatment in heart failure patients reduced hospital readmission and emergency room visits
MAY 1 || BREATHE EASY
How to Avoid Mask Leakage, Especially in the Eyes
MAY 9 || SLEEP REVIEW
Study Questions “Use It or Lose It” CPAP Principle
MAY 9 || SOMNOSURE
BiPAP Machines vs CPAP Machines: Differences, Settings, Pros and Cons
MAY 11 || PHILLY.com
Docs urge hospital patients: bring your sleep-apnea device!
MAY 11 || THE SLEEP ZONE
The Importance of Properly Fitting Your CPAP Mask
MAY 16 || BREATHE EASY
CPAP hose rainout
MAY 17 || SLEEP BETTER, LIVE BETTER
What is the Difference Between a Disposable CPAP Filter and a Non-Disposable or Reusable CPAP Filter?
MAY 24 || SOUND SLEEP HEALTH
"How do I clean my CPAP?"
MAY 25 || THE CHRONICLE HERALD
Getting the most from your CPAP therapy
MAY 25 || SOUND SLEEP HEALTH
The Best CPAP Mask: Pros and Cons of 3 Different Styles
MAY 26 || SLEEP BETTER, LIVE BETTER
Help! I can't afford CPAP: Where to find low-cost or free CPAP machines and supplies
MAY 26 || SOUND SLEEP HEALTH
How does a CPAP machine work?
MAY 27 || SLEEP REVIEW
Servo-ventilation Is Still An Option
MAY 31 || SLEEP BETTER, LIVE BETTER
What do AHI, RERA, Arousal and RDI mean?
JUN 2 || SLEEP REVIEW
Editor’s Message: Sex Ed for CPAP Users
JUN 3 || 3DERS.org
Metamason raises $3M in seed funding to fuel regulatory and clinicals for world's first 3D printed CPAP masks
JUN 5 || SLEEP RESOLUTIONS
Difference Between APAP, BiPAP, CPAP, and ASV
JUN 6 || SLEEP RESOLUTIONS
What does sleep apnea do to the heart?
DENTAL SLEEP MEDICINE
Oral appliance guide (chart)
MAY 16 || SLEEP REVIEW
Unlocking the Potential of Combination Therapy
MAY 16 || SLEEP SCHOLAR
Medicare and private insurers raise rates for sleep apnea dentistry
MAY 16 || SLEEP SCHOLAR
Oral appliances and positional therapy with an AZ Cardinal: Mark Walczak's story
MAY 23 || SLEEP SCHOLAR
New study shows that CPAP and ora appliance therapy come out even par, when used equal amount of time
MAY 25 || HUFFINGTON POST SLEEP + WELLNESS
4 Ways Your Teeth Can Affect Your Sleep
JUN 2 || AMERICAN ACADEMY OF SLEEP MEDICINE
Texas State Board of Dental Examiners to consider a revised proposal for the dental treatment of sleep disorders
JUN 3 || SLEEP SCHOLAR
Special committee in Washington to look at oral appliance therapy as benchmark therapy for OSA
PROCEDURES
MAY 11 || DELAWARE ONLINE
Sleep apnea surgery uses shock to move tongue during sleep
MAY 20 || STRAITS TIMES
Sound sleep, thanks to jaw surgery, braces
MAY 25 || THE STANDARD
Innovative technology makes treatment for snoring painless and convenient
MAY 28 || THE STAR
Breathing a sigh of relief
LIFESTYLE & HYGIENE
MAY 25 || SUMMIT DAILY
Sleep apnea at high altitude a hidden hindrance for endurance athletes
Athletics
MAY 29 || MEDPAGE TODAY
Exercise Appears to Improve Sleep Apnea Symptoms
Weight loss
JUN 2 || SLEEP BETTER, LIVE BETTER
Sleeping Outside and Camping with CPAP
Traveling with PAP
JUN 3 || WASHINGTON POST
Exercising can improve the symptoms of sleep apnea
Exercise
WOMEN
MAY 1 || SLEEP REVIEW MAGAZINE
Using sleep telemedicine to address CPAP noncompliance in a middle-aged woman (case study)
MAY 5 || HEALTH CANAL
Sleep apnea may increase the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes
MAY 11 || CLINICAL ADVISOR
Increased risk of Parkinson disease in female patients with sleep apnea
MAY 27 || HINDUSTAN TIMES
Sleep apnea gets worse in post-menopausal women
PEDIATRICS
MAY 2 || THE HOSPITALIST
Establishing a Role for Polysomnography in Hospitalized Children
MAY 17 || US NEWS & WORLD REPORT
Young Children With Sleep Apnea May Face Learning Difficulties: Study
MAY 19 || HEALIO
Sleep disorders underreported, commonly untreated among patients with cerebral palsy
MAY 25 || DOVE PRESS
State of the art transoral robotic surgery for obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnean syndrome
R & D
APR 6 || BUSINESS WIRE
Sleep Profiler PSG2™ Cleared by FDA to Diagnose Sleep Apnea
Diagnostics
MAY 10 || SLEEP REVIEW
Serotonin Reduces Apnea, Could be Clue to SIDS
Pharmaceuticals
MAY 18 || BEL MARRA HEALTH
Obstructive sleep apnea common after spinal injury
Clinical findings
MAY 25 || DOVE PRESS
State of the art transoral robotic surgery for obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea
yndrome
Research studies
PRODUCTS
MAY 6 || DIGITAL JOURNAL
Zyppah Review – A Look at America's Most Favorite Anti-Snoring Mouthpiece (press release)
MAY 9 || SLEEP REVIEW
Oventus O2 Vent Oral Appliance
MAY 19 || NATIONWIDE MEDICAL
Mask of the Month: DreamWear
JUN 3 || THE SLEEP ZONE
SoClean 2 Go
MAY 6 || DIGITAL JOURNAL
Zyppah Review – A Look at America's Most Favorite Anti-Snoring Mouthpiece (press release)
MAY 9 || SLEEP REVIEW
Oventus O2 Vent Oral Appliance
MAY 19 || NATIONWIDE MEDICAL
Mask of the Month: DreamWear
JUN 1 || THE SLEEP ZONE
IntelliPAP CPAP Machine
IntelliPAP CPAP Machine
JUN 3 || THE SLEEP ZONE
SoClean 2 Go
