SleepApneaDisorder/ BOSTON, Mass./  Sleep HealthCenters has entered into an agreement with Roadside Medical Clinic + Lab to provide sleep medicine services as part of Roadside Medical’s industry-leading Driver Wellness programs.

Designed to enhance roadway safety by improving the health of commercial drivers, Roadside Medical Clinic + Lab provides cost-effective and professional medical services including DOT compliant physicals, drug testing, Driver Wellness Programs, and now sleep services in the most convenient locations for professional drivers—both on the highway and in company terminals. Sleep HealthCenters will support Roadside’s sleep wellness program by providing education, professional diagnosis and treatment support, all incorporated into Roadside’s overall Driver Wellness program. Read the rest of this entry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Argentina Patient Monitoring and Diagnostic Systems Market Assessment and Forecasts to 2015″ report to their offering.

This report provides critical market data on the patient monitoring and diagnostics sector in Argentina. It includes key market categories- such as wireless hospital ambulatory monitors, multiparameter patient monitors, remote monitoring systems, blood pressure monitors, micro-electromechanical systems, cardiovascular monitoring systems, sleep apnea diagnostic systems, hearing diagnostics and glucose monitoring devices.

The report also provides market size of products in value ($mn), & volume (units) at each level of segmentation-, average selling price ($) for each product type (last level of segmentation), and market shares (%) of companies at sector and category level.

Griffin Home Health Care in the Charlotte area facilitated people to learn how to properly use Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (C-PAP) machines to cope with sleep apnea. The festive atmosphere, which included food and door prizes, created a fun environment to learn about such a serious subject.

“Our staff offered this free clinic as community outreach in our commitment to serve those prescribed with respiratory-related therapies,” says Richie Griffin, general manager of Griffin Home Health Care. “Our respiratory therapists Ashly Skinner and Misty Comer were joined by sales representatives Bill Harlan, Jerry Barron, Grayson Upchurch and Shawn Stacy to share their expertise and answer questions for those attending this tremendously successful event.”

Griffin went on to say that “individuals do not have to be clients of Griffin Home Health Care to come and learn of various ways to cope with sleep apnea.”

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “South Africa Patient Monitoring and Diagnostic Systems Market Assessment and Forecasts to 2015″ report to their offering.

This report provides critical market data on the patient monitoring and diagnostics sector in South Africa. It includes key market categories- such as wireless hospital ambulatory monitors, multiparameter patient monitors, remote monitoring systems, blood pressure monitors, micro-electromechanical systems, cardiovascular monitoring systems, sleep apnea diagnostic systems, hearing diagnostics and glucose monitoring devices.

The report also provides market size of products in value ($mn), & volume (units) at each level of segmentation-, average selling price ($) for each product type (last level of segmentation), and market shares (%) of companies at sector and category level.

SleepQuest, Inc., the highly regarded national provider of sleep medicine services, announced today that Humana has contracted with SleepQuest to expand access to affordable Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) screening, diagnostic, therapy and compliance services for the Insurer’s PPO and Medicare members.

Almost 30 million Americans are affected by OSA and approximately 20 million remain undiagnosed and at risk for more serious complications like obesity, diabetes, heart disease and stroke. As it has done with payers insuring over 200 million lives, SleepQuest will bring affordable sleep medicine to Humana physicians and patients across the country. Read the rest of this entry

PulseOximetersDIRECT.com introduces the first Pediatric Pulse Oximeter from Landon Medical. The Landon Medical LM-500 Pediatric Oximeter is specifically manufactured for children vital sign monitoring. Landon Medical’s LM-500 (FDA Approved) Pediatric Pulse Oximeter provides on spot SpO2 (percentage of oxygen saturation in the blood) and pulse rate of children with accuracy and ease. The LM-500 offers a special design and chipset technology specifically manufactured for a kid’s finger. It uses a customized pediatric oximetry sensor adusted for children’s skin to ensure accurate readings.

The LM-500 Pediatric Oximeter is widely-used in all healthcare facilities, including hospitals, nursing homes, outpatient surgery centers, physician offices, dental clinics, emergency and ambulatory situations, as well as for home diagnostics to monitor such illnesses as cardiac issues, respiratory problems, asthma, and many more. The LM-500 Oximeter model features the latest Organic Light Emitting Device (OLED) color display and Plethysmograph capabilities.

SleepApneaDisorder/ [ Press Release ]/ GURNEE, IL, November 08, 2010 /– Smashed Face Syndrome can be caused by long term use of CPAP for sleep apnea. The following is excerpted from Sleep and Health Journal. 

Sleep apnea is a serious and dangerous disorder that can cause a wide variety of illness and dysfunction. CPAP is considered the Gold Standard of treatment for sleep apnea and the first line treatment for severe sleep apnea. For mild to moderate sleep apnea CPAP and Oral Appliances are considered to be the first lines of treatment. 

Numerous studies attest to the efficacy of Continuous Positive Airway Presssure (CPAP) for treating sleep apnea. Unfortunately, there are numerous articles relating to CPAP failure due to non-compliance. A recent study showed 60% of patients abandon CPAP therapy entirely and that even among patients who utilize CPAP average compliance is only 4-5 hours a night 4-5 nights a week.  Read the rest of this entry

Alarming new statistics show that twenty-six per cent of Canadian adults aged 18 years and older are estimated to be at high risk for having sleep apnea, according to a large national survey, and the Canadian Lung Association urges Canadians to find out if they are at risk.

Sleep apnea is a serious breathing disorder that causes sufferers to have dozens or hundreds of breathing pauses or “apneas” per night. The survey revealed that about 7 million Canadians either have sleep apnea or are at high risk for having sleep apnea.

“It is alarming that very few of these at-risk Canadians have been assessed for sleep apnea,” says Dr. John Fleetham, an advisor to the survey and chair of the Canadian Thoracic Society (CTS) Sleep Disordered Breathing Committee. The CTS is the medical arm of the Canadian Lung Association. Read the rest of this entry

The Sleep Disorders Center at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington invites community to tour the facility from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday.

The Sleep Center is in Medical Office Building I on the campus of Good Shepherd, 450 W. Route 22, Barrington.

Attendees are asked to call 1-800-323-8622 to register for a specific arrival time and reference event 3G16. All those registered are entered into a raffle.

Individuals suffering from conditions such as sleep apnea and periodic limb movement during sleep can be referred to the Sleep Disorders Center for sleep study testing by their primary physician.

Individuals suffering from narcolepsy, insomnia, sleepwalking, sleep tremors, nocturnal leg cramps, or night terrors should be seen in consult with a sleep specialist.

Ed Grandi, executive director for the American Sleep Apnea Association (ASAA), and his association are calling for action from sleep apnea sufferers, their families, and health care professionals to ensure the inclusion of sleep medicine isn’t overlooked in the furor to reform the US health care system. Grandi sent an open letter to President Obama and Members of Congress to raise awareness of sleep apnea, its ties to numerous health problems, and the cost the US health care system can expect if sleep apnea is not considered through its reformation.

“I did this to get sleep apnea on the health care agenda,” says Grandi. “What we are doing at our little legislative action center is encouraging people to raise awareness in Congress about sleep apnea and what the costs are for not treating it. While in fact, it is easily diagnosed and it is easily treated.”
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Poor sleep quality, insomnia,sleep apnea, and daytime somnolence are common among recently deployed Soldiers and those with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. We sought to determine the prevalence of sleep complaints and sleep disorders among recently deployed Soldiers with PTSD.

The researchers analyzed the records of 80 consecutive Soldiers returning from combat and diagnosed with PTSD. We determined the rate of sleep complaints and prevalence of insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea. We compared demographic data, psychoactive medication use, psychiatric disorders and concomitant traumatic brain injury (TBI) to determine if any variables correlated with increased sleep complaints or disorders. Read the rest of this entry

By  Jim Rollince

There are many alternative treatments for things like soreness, stress and anxiety; factors which play a tremendous role in the quality and quantity of nightly sleep. But what about people with things like Sleep Apnea? 

There are many different types of breathing methods, all dependants upon the type of treatment one is pursuing. This could include anything from excessive running to cancer treatment. But the trick behind accurately targeting Sleep Apnea is to exercise the muscles of the throat. 

There aren’t many established studies behind such a claim, but there’s certainly research to back it. And this research suggests that people may reduce the severity of Sleep Apnea by building up muscles around the airway – This in turn makes them less likely to collapse during the night.  Read the rest of this entry

SleepApneaDisorder/[ Press Reease ]/ The US leads the global sleep apnea market and accounts for a major share of the global market. Favorable reimbursement changes and development in Home Sleep Testing are likely to provide further impetus to the market in the US. The region’s sleep apnea market continues to grow at a steady pace, despite the economic bottlenecks that adversely affected the performance of healthcare market in recent years. Therapeutic Devices dominate the overall sleep apnea market. By the year 2015, CPAP Devices market in the US is projected to cross US$1.0 billion. In Europe, around 20 million people are affected by long-term, chronic sleep disorders. In addition, around 10 million people experience intermittent sleeping trouble. Growth in patient population in Europe is supported by the increasing cases of obesity and ageing population. European market for Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Devices is projected to reach US$114 million by 2013. Read the rest of this entry

When sleep doesn’t come easily, some people turn to what they think is an easy solution – sleeping pills. But according to a Baylor College of Medicine sleep expert, sleep medications – whether prescription or over-the-counter – shouldn’t be taken lightly.

“All medications have side effects that need to be weighed whenever you take them,” cautioned Dr. Phil Alapat, assistant professor of pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine at BCM and medical director of the BCM Sleep Center.

Some of the most common prescription sleep medications are non-benzodiazepine hypnotics, like Ambien and Lunesta. These medications are not physically addictive and will not cause withdrawal symptoms when a person stops taking them. However, many people depend on them because they believe they cannot sleep without them, Alapat said. Read the rest of this entry

Eighty-one percent of hospital patients are at high risk for obstructive sleep apnea, a Loyola University Health System study has found.  

The findings suggest that hospitals should consider giving patients a five-minute screening test to identify those who are at high risk. 

Sleep specialist Dr. Sunita Kumar and colleagues administered an eight-question obstructive sleep apnea screening questionnaire known as STOP-BANG to patients during a single day at Loyola University Hospital.

Patients were excluded if they were on a breathing tube, on sedatives or had an altered mental status. 

Of the 195 patients surveyed, 157, or 80.5 percent, were at high risk for obstructive sleep apnea, meaning they answered “Yes” to at least three questions on the questionnaire.  Read the rest of this entry