August News 2021
August 26, 2021
Sleep apnea doubles odds sudden risk of high blood pressure, coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure
WebMD
A team at Penn State University reviewed 22 studies that included more than 42,000 patients worldwide, according to WebMD. Their review revealed that people with obstructive sleep apnea had a greater risk of dying suddenly and the risk rose as patients aged.
August 24, 2021
11 Things That Make Sleep Apnea Worse
US News
Here's what may be contributing to sleep apnea and what you can do to improve it.
August 18, 2021
Dr. Nancy Foldvary-Schaefer of the Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute and director of its Sleep Disorders Center issues statement on Philips CPAP recall
Since Philips announced a recall of its CPAP machines in June due to a foam part that might degrade and become toxic, doctors nationwide have been inundated with calls from worried patients. Dr. Nancy Foldvary-Schaefer, DO, MS, of the Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute, and director of its Sleep Disorders Center, explained the main concern of the Philips recall is that patients are waiting for new devices and no one knows when Philips will have a supply.
“The Cleveland Clinic recommends patients continue using their machines as they wait for replacements if they have significant comorbid conditions (heart, lung, brain disease), severe daytime sleepiness, or who operate motor vehicles or heavy machinery for employment,” said Dr. Foldvary-Schaefer.
Dr. Foldvary-Schaefer is a supporter of Mary Schaff’s efforts on sleep apnea research and has worked with her closely over the years. Mary Schaff and Dr. Foldvary-Schaefer were both involved in the development of Cleveland Clinic’s mobile app, GO! TO SLEEP®, which rates the quality of one’s sleep.
AUGUST 10, 2021
Intraoral Stimulation for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Medgadget interviews Akhil Tripathi, CEO of Signifier Medical
Medgadget
Signifier Medical Technologies has created a new treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, and it is the first to be used during waking hours. Unlike conventional sleep apnea devices, the eXciteOSA is designed to be used for short periods during the day and employs electrical stimulation to improve tongue muscle function, helping keep the airway open during sleep.
AUGUST 5, 2021
The complex dynamic between sleep apnea, sleep deprivation, and depression.
Psychology Today
Depression is common among men and women with sleep apnea—and it can hurt intimacy. The depression that can go hand-in-hand with untreated OSA too often gets overlooked. A 2020 study conducted by the CDC found that OSA and its symptoms are strongly associated with major depression. By treating sleep apnea, you can also treat depression.