August News 2022
August 30, 2022
Sleep apnea may lead to joint pain in postmenopausal women
Sleep Review
The results of a new study, published in the journal Menopause, suggest a significant association between sleep apnea and joint pain, with higher respiratory distress scores linked with joint pain severity. One explanation is that joint tissues have estrogen receptors, and estrogen plays a role in maintaining the homeostasis of articular tissues such as cartilage, ligaments, and muscles.
August 25, 2022
Wrist-worn device used to more easily assess sleep apnea
New Atlas
A sleep apnea assessment typically involves spending a night at a clinic, wired up to various sensors that may actually keep the patient from sleeping normally. According to recent research, a Fitbit-like device could serve the same purpose while the patient sleeps at home.
August 16, 2022
Canadian college students design monitoring and processing software called, Sleep Apnea Guardian, to help detect sleep apnea
DEVPOST
A group of Canadian students from the University of Alberta recently took first place in a hackathon hosted by NeurAlbertaTech (NAT) for their software program, called Sleep Apnea Guardian. This program monitors and processes EEG brain signals during sleep for instant feedback, providing an affordable and non-invasive solution to detect sleep apnea.
AUGUST 10, 2022
Obstructive sleep apnea: common symptoms and misconceptions
HCP Live
In the latest episode of Lungcast, a monthly respiratory health podcast from HCPLive and the American Lung Association, Dr. Reena Mehra, MD, MS, director of Sleep Disorders Research at Cleveland Clinic, spoke with ALA’s Chief Medical Officer Albert Rizzo, MD, on the most common or undercooked symptoms in obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Mehra noted how often patients present to her clinic with symptoms of excessive daytime sleepiness and general fatigue.