November News 2022
November 30, 2022
Sleep and Lung Cancer: What's the Connection?
Verywell Health
There is a connection between sleep and lung cancer. As with other types of cancer, side effects of treatments such as chemotherapy can make it difficult for people to fall asleep, stay asleep, return to sleep, or get quality sleep. A good night's sleep is important to not only help you cope with cancer and treatment side effects but also to keep you healthy. In fact, sleep problems, including a lack of sleep or getting too much sleep, can even pose a risk of developing lung cancer.
November 17, 2022
American Academy of Sleep Medicine weighs in on when should surgery be discussed with sleep apnea patients
Sleep Review
CPAP is the gold standard treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but when patients struggle with CPAP adherence, surgery may be an effective alternative. A new clinical practice guideline issued by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) outlines appropriate situations for when adults with OSA should be referred to a surgeon for consultation.
November 15, 2022
This new Band-Aid-like tracker could shed light on sleep disorder testing
CNN Business
According to the Cleveland Clinic, there are about 80 different kinds of sleep disorders, including insomnia, restless leg syndrome, and sleep apnea. But for doctors to diagnose most of them, patients usually need to go to a clinic and undergo a sleep study where a technician tapes or glues dozens of sensors to the patient’s head and body. The sensors are connected by wires to a computer, which sends data to the technician, who monitors the patient from a nearby room. Israeli startup X-trodes is hoping to change that. The company has developed an at-home sleep tracker fitted with tiny sensors that sticks to the skin like a Band-Aid, allowing patients to sleep in whatever position they’d like.
November 10, 2022
SleepRes introduces V-Com, a comfort accessory to soften CPAP peak inspiratory flow
Sleep Review
SleepRes LLC’s new V-Com, a CPAP accessory, softens peak inspiratory flow of positive airway pressure (PAP) devices, acting as “training wheels for CPAP” to help patients adjust easier and faster to CPAP. The accessory is for new (or struggling) patients on CPAP and bi-level PAP for noninvasive ventilation (NIV). V-Com has also been shown to reduce the noise of the CPAP device by up to 15 decibels.
November 9, 2022
Eye conditions linked to sleep apnea
Verywell Health
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which a person can have hundreds of involuntary breathing pauses per night. This leads to an array of symptoms and a risk for developing health complications, including certain eye disorders. Early diagnosis of these disorders is essential, because it can prevent and even restore vision loss in some cases.
November 2, 2022
Tips on dealing with sleep apnea and COVID-19 at the same time
WebMD
In a WebMD blog, writer Brian Lamacraft offers advice on how to manage COVID-19 and sleep apnea at the same time. He noted it wasn’t easy, but advised to treat sleep apnea like you would any illness, and take care of yourself. Make sure you eat well, limit alcohol, get rest, wear your mask, and listen to your body.