Disturbing forecasts have prompted the Aviisha Medical Institute, LLC to  release a free guide to sleep apnea. A new study published in the Lancet  predicts that by 2030, 164 million Americans will suffer from obesity.

Given  obesity’s high correlation with sleep apnea, experts are beginning to brace for  an obesity-sleep apnea epidemic of epic proportions.

Current estimates predict that 1 in every 5 Americans suffers from mild sleep  apnea and 1 in every 15 from moderate sleep apnea or worse. These numbers are  expected to climb in coming years, and yet most sleep apnea sufferers have no  idea they have the condition.

“Studies estimate that between 80 and 90% of sufferers are undiagnosed and  need treatment,” said Dr. Avi Ishaaya, a sleep boarded physician and Medical  Director of the Aviisha Medical Institute, LLC.

“This is a serious problem when  you consider how untreated sleep apnea can devastate the cardiovascular system  and damage a person’s quality of life.” Sleep apnea has been linked to stroke,  heart failure, diabetes, hypertension, depression, erectile dysfunction, memory  loss, and more. Read the rest of this entry

Aviisha Medical Institute, LLC has released its long-anticipated Guide  to Obstructive Sleep Apnea. The guide was authored by Aviisha’s Medical  Director, Dr. Avi Ishaaya, and is the only online guide written by a certified  sleep physician. The guide is free to download and share and can be accessed at www.aviisha.com/new/ebook.

“In addition to testing and treating patients, one of our main goals at the  institute is raising awareness about sleep apnea,” said Dr. Avi. “Sleep apnea  affects one in every five to fifteen people, but 80-90% of them are undiagnosed  and in need of treatment. We created this ebook to help spread the word about  sleep apnea.”

The ebook is packed useful information about diagnosing and treating sleep  apnea, including:

•      Biology and Causes of Sleep Apnea
•     Dangers and Complications
•     Risk Factors
•     Screening for OSA Read the rest of this entry

Dental Professionals, a group of Chicago dentists, launched a new eBook, “9  Things You Should Know About Dental Implants”.

The eBook was written to help demystify dental implants with the advances on  dental technology now available. Severe periodontal disease is also  discussed.

“This eBook is a must read for anyone in need of tooth replacement,” said Dr.  Paul Katz, Dental Professionals. “Dental Implants are one of the most amazing  advances in dentistry…a progressive, natural solution to replace teeth that are  missing or can’t be fixed.”

“We are very excited about sharing our knowledge with this eBook, and know  that it will be a valuable resource. Our goal is to keep people informed, and  let them know that, with today’s technology, it is possible for anyone to have  strong, healthy teeth and a stunning smile,” continued Dr. Katz.

Readers will find detailed explanations on dental implants, a history of  available technology toward treatment, and the benefits of the procedure. The  eBook also outlines the criteria for receiving dental implants, expectations on  the procedure, estimated costs, and proper care of dental implants.

Dental Professionals first opened in 1980. Their specialties include CEREC  restorations, cosmetic dentistry and sleep apnea treatments. There are two  offices in Skokie and in the Chicago Loop.

9 Things You Should Know About Dental Implants is currently available to  download for FREE at www.dentalprofessionals.com/ebooks/9-things-you-should-know-about-dental-implants/.