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Regular bedtime and wake time important for heart, metabolic health even among adults

Sufficient sleep has been proven to help keep the body healthy and the mind sharp. But it's not just an issue of logging at least seven hours of Z's.

21 Sep 2018

ATS publishes new guideline focused on weight loss strategies for sleep apnea patients

A new guideline focused on the role of weight management in treating adult obstructive sleep apnea has been published online by the American Thoracic Society in the Sept. 15 American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

19 Sep 2018

Sleep apnea, congenital heart disease in hospitalized infants strongly associated with death

Infants often aren't screened for sleep apnea, but a new study suggests the disorder may be tied to an increased risk of death in infants with congenital heart disease.

17 Sep 2018

ATS publishes new guideline on role of weight management in sleep apnea treatment

17 Sep 2018

New statement provides detailed overview of how to diagnose, treat resistant hypertension

Resistant hypertension affects 12 percent to15 percent of patients treated for high blood pressure according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association.

14 Sep 2018

Sleep apnea can favor lung cancer growth in young individuals

A scientific study, conducted with animal models, states that sleep apnea can favor lung cancer growth in young individuals. Thus, aging would be a protecting factor against the fast tumor development, induced by this sleep alteration.

12 Sep 2018

Treating sleep apnea in stroke patients provides significant benefits

A large study has found that commencing treatment for sleep apnea as soon as possible after a stroke or a mini-stroke significantly improves speech impairment and other neurological symptoms as well as walking and other physical functioning.

11 Sep 2018

Daytime sleepiness found to be a potential risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease

Older adults who frequently report feeling sleepy during the day are three times more likely to develop Alzheimer's in later life, according to a new study.

7 Sep 2018

Clinical trial to examine whether sleep apnea treatment prevents recurrent stroke, improves recovery

Recovery after a stroke is often challenging, and patients are also at heightened risk of another stroke. Now, with the launch of a new clinical trial, stroke survivors across the country will have the opportunity to help guide how future patients are cared for after a stroke.

5 Sep 2018

Urological problems in men linked to depression and sleep disorders

Men who suffer from urological problems such as erectile dysfunction, urinary tract and bladder problems or infertility issues often also suffer from depression and sleep disorders.

31 Aug 2018

OSA patients have higher risk of developing gout, research reveals

New research reveals that people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have a higher risk of developing gout, even beyond the first years after being diagnosed with the sleep disorder. The findings are published in Arthritis & Rheumatology, an official journal of the American College of Rheumatology.

30 Aug 2018

Rush University’s Ear, Nose and Throat program ranked top in three-state area

Rush University Medical Center's Ear, Nose and Throat program was ranked higher than any other similar program in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, and 24th in the nation, in U.S. News & World Report's annual "Best Hospitals" issue, published in July.

30 Aug 2018

Short and fragmented sleep associated with high risk of asymptomatic atherosclerosis

Sleeping less than six hours or waking up several times in the night is associated with an increased risk of asymptomatic atherosclerosis, which silently hardens and narrows the arteries, according to results of the PESA study presented today at ESC Congress 2018.

27 Aug 2018

Clinical study shows how EarlySense system effectively detects opioid-induced respiratory depression

EarlySense, the market leader in contact-free continuous monitoring solutions across the care continuum, today announced that its system has been found to detect and alert for respiratory depression with high positive predictive value, according to a clinical poster presented at the 2018 American Thoracic Society Conference.

15 Aug 2018

Seven activities that prevent you from getting quality sleep during summer

Summer is the season of barbeque, beach trips, and some of the simplest joys of life, but if you're not careful, it can also be the lone enemy of one of the most important joys of them all: sleep.

15 Aug 2018

Study provides insight into link between sleep apnea and lipid metabolism

Obstructive sleep apnea is a clinical disorder characterized by repeated partial or complete blockage of the airway during sleep.

15 Aug 2018

Lax oversight leaves surgery center regulators and patients in the dark

The first man died in April 2014. Another died later that month. Then on July 18 of that year, a woman was rushed to a hospital where she was told she was lucky to be alive.

9 Aug 2018

Sleep duration of more than eight hours linked with greater mortality and cardiovascular risk

A large study led by Keele University has found that sleeping longer than eight hours is more harmful than sleeping less than seven hours. The study also found that a sleep duration of ten hours is linked with 30% increased risk of dying compared to sleeping for seven hours.

7 Aug 2018

Sleeping for eight hours or more may increase cardiovascular and mortality risk

Research has shown that people who sleep for more than eight hours each night are at a greater risk of mortality and cardiovascular disease than people who sleep for seven hours or less.

6 Aug 2018

Profiles for sale: How bits of captured data paint a valuable picture of your health

Here's a fun activity. Let's look at my credit card statement from last month. Among other things, I paid for a pair of athletic leggings, four movie tickets, and two beers and a plate of nachos at a nearby restaurant.

24 Jul 2018

Sleep Apnea News and Research

Regular bedtime and wake time important for heart, metabolic health even among adults

ATS publishes new guideline focused on weight loss strategies for sleep apnea patients

Sleep apnea, congenital heart disease in hospitalized infants strongly associated with death

ATS publishes new guideline on role of weight management in sleep apnea treatment

New statement provides detailed overview of how to diagnose, treat resistant hypertension

Sleep apnea can favor lung cancer growth in young individuals

Treating sleep apnea in stroke patients provides significant benefits

Daytime sleepiness found to be a potential risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease

Clinical trial to examine whether sleep apnea treatment prevents recurrent stroke, improves recovery

Urological problems in men linked to depression and sleep disorders

OSA patients have higher risk of developing gout, research reveals

Rush University’s Ear, Nose and Throat program ranked top in three-state area

Short and fragmented sleep associated with high risk of asymptomatic atherosclerosis

Clinical study shows how EarlySense system effectively detects opioid-induced respiratory depression

Seven activities that prevent you from getting quality sleep during summer

Study provides insight into link between sleep apnea and lipid metabolism

Lax oversight leaves surgery center regulators and patients in the dark

Sleep duration of more than eight hours linked with greater mortality and cardiovascular risk

Sleeping for eight hours or more may increase cardiovascular and mortality risk

Profiles for sale: How bits of captured data paint a valuable picture of your health

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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