January News 2021
January 27, 2021
How Artificial Intelligence Could Change Sleep Apnea Management
Sleep Review
Thinking machines have been the realms of scientific theory and fiction for more than 200 years—from mathematician Charles Babbage’s difference engine to author Arthur C. Clarke’s HAL 9000—and until recently they have been little more than the stuff of dreams.
But thanks to recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), a new class of machines is here to learn how to help people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have pleasant dreams.
January 25, 2021
Why Isn’t a Light Sleeper Wakened by Most Sleep Apnea Events?
Scary Symptoms
Dr. Nancy Foldvary-Schaefer, DO, MS, and director of the Cleveland Clinic’s Sleep Disorders Center, offers insight into how those with sleep apnea can sleep through obstructive breathing events.
January 21, 2021
AHA News: Sleep Disorders Plague Stroke Survivors - and Put Them at Risk
HealthDay
People who have strokes or mini-strokes often experience a wide range of sleep disorders in the months that follow, a problem that can put them at increased risk for subsequent strokes, an analysis shows.
January 18, 2021
The Mysterious Link Between COVID-19 and Sleep
The Atlantic
The Mysterious Link Between COVID-19 and Sleep: The coronavirus can cause insomnia and long-term changes in our nervous systems. But sleep could also be a key to ending the pandemic.
January 14, 2021
What is mild sleep apnea? It’s not what you think
Scary Symptoms
Dr. Nancy Foldvary-Schaefer, DO, MS, and director of the Cleveland Clinic’s Sleep Disorders Center explains that mild sleep apnea has nothing to do with symptoms.
January 7, 2021
Dentists can make a difference when it comes to pediatric sleep apnea cases
Sleep Review
Diana Batoon, a mother of two from Scottsdale, Arizona, wanted to help her children beat sleep apnea. As a general dentist who’s practiced for over 24 years, Batoon’s experience with following her children’s treatment journey inspired her to learn more about what contributes to upper airway collapse during sleep. Turns out, Batoon is not alone in her experience with children who have sleep apnea. Read her story and how she has incorporated dental sleep medicine into her practice.
January 6, 2022
Screening for sleep disorders lacking in primary care, survey shows
Healio
Survey data published by Upstate Medical University at the State University of New York shows that most primary care physicians view sleep health as an important aspect of patient care, but they often feel uncomfortable diagnosing and treating sleep disorders.
January 4, 2022
Why hitting the snooze button on your alarm in the morning is unhealthy and can throw off your entire day
ETNT Health
Your sleep schedule, morning routine, and the way you wake up sets the tone for your entire day. Your circadian rhythm, also known as your body's internal clock, is responsible for the quality and quantity of sleep you get. If you rely heavily on a few snooze cycles every morning, it may mean you're suffering from a sleep disorder or simply not getting enough high-quality sleep, according to Dr. Reena Mehra, M.D., M.S. from the Cleveland Clinic.