January News 2022
January 27, 2022
Does a Bad Night’s Sleep Affect Your Health?
Cleveland Clinic
Dr. Samuel Gurevich, MD, pulmonologist and sleep disorders specialist at the Cleveland Clinic explains how a sleepless night can contribute to a host of health problems, affecting your mental and physical health — and how to get more shut-eye.
January 25, 2022
8 signs your snoring may be dangerous and what to do about it
CNN Health
At some point in our lives, we all snore. But snoring can also be a key sign of obstructive sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder in which people actually stop breathing for 10 seconds or more at a time. How can you tell when your snoring has become dangerous to your health? Sleep experts use a sleep questionnaire with an easy-to-follow acronym: STOP BANG.
January 20, 2022
Coming to Terms with My Sleep Apnea
WebMD
In a recent WebMD blog, writer Brian Lamacraft shares how he came to terms with his sleep apnea diagnosis and how to live his daily life in hopes it will help others as they, too, cope with sleep apnea.
January 18, 2022
Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea: American Academy of Sleep Medicine Releases Guidance for Follow-Up Sleep Studies
Sleep Review
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has issued its first-ever guidance for the appropriate use of follow-up polysomnography (PSG) or home sleep apnea tests (HSATs) on patients undergoing treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). While AASM has previously issued guidelines addressing the initial indications for sleep apnea testing for diagnostic purposes, there has not been established guidance for clinicians about if or when follow-up testing should be performed in patients with a diagnosis of OSA. AASM’s new statement and guidelines were written by a task force of five sleep medicine experts.
January 12, 2022
Sleep apnea could be one of the reasons why you’re always feeling tired
Cleveland Clinic
If you’re worn down and sluggish, it can be more than just not getting enough sleep. Feeling tired can stem from more serious issues, like sleep apnea, depression, diabetes or chronic kidney disease. Cleveland Clinic’s Family medicine specialist Jared Ankerman, MD, discusses the different reasons you might be feeling so tired.
January 10, 2022
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.