October News 2021
October 28, 2021
The Symptoms That Led Me to a Sleep Apnea Diagnosis
WebMD
In a recent WebMD blog, writer Brian Lamacraft goes in depth as he shares his personal story about having sleep apnea and some of the symptoms he experienced which led to his diagnosis four years ago.
October 26, 2021
Untreated sleep apnea tied to COVID-19 infections, more severe cases
Health Day
According to a study recently presented during SLEEP 2021, an annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, untreated sleep apnea is associated with increased rates of COVID-19 infection, while positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy is associated with lower COVID-19 infection rates.
October 19, 2021
Sleep Apnea In Women May Be Undertreated
Forbes Health
Substantial evidence in recent years suggests the prevalence of sleep apnea in women is higher than previously believed. The Society for Women’s Health Research estimates that one out of every five women has sleep apnea. The majority—nine out of 10—are unaware of their condition and, as such, their resulting increased risk for serious health conditions. Forbes takes a deep dive into how sleep apnea is different between men and women.
October 13, 2021
Study evaluates physical activity and sedentary behavior in relation to OSA risk
News Medical Life Sciences
Being more physically active and spending fewer hours per day sitting watching TV is linked to a substantially lower risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to new research published in the European Respiratory Journal . It is the first study to simultaneously evaluate physical activity and sedentary behavior in relation to OSA risk.
October 5, 2021
Why it’s a good idea to seek a sleep doctor in a leading role in medicine
Sleep Review
Joseph A. Giaimo, DO, MACOI, FCCP, was recently inaugurated as the 125th president of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). Giaimo, an osteopathic physician who is AOA board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, and sleep medicine, has been working in private practice in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla, for more than 30 years. “Our body-mind-spirit approach is why the osteopathic profession has grown so dramatically in the past decades and why DOs are asked to serve in some of the most prestigious positions in the country,” Giaimo said. “Osteopathic medicine is re-centering care in our nation’s health care system. I am so proud to be part of this tradition and this community.”