Archive for the 'Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia' Category


Frequency Of Nightmare Recall Decreased By Severe Sleep Apnea

A study in the Feb. 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine shows that patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) report a significantly lower frequency of nightmares than patients with mild or no sleep apnea, indicating that OSA suppresses the cognitive experience of nightmare recall...
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02/15/2010 | Respiratory & Asthma - Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia | Trackback | Comments Off

Study Finds Reduced Brain Gray Matter Concentration In Patients With Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea

A study in the Feb. 1 issue of the journal SLEEP found gray matter concentration deficits in multiple brain areas of people with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)...
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02/01/2010 | Respiratory & Asthma - Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia | Trackback | Comments Off

Risk For Obstructive Sleep Apnea Increased By Obesity In Adolescents, But Not In Younger Children

A study in the Dec. 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine shows that being overweight or obese increases the risk for developing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adolescents but not in younger children. Results indicate that the risk of OSA among Caucasian adolescents 12 years of age and older increased 3...
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12/15/2009 | Respiratory & Asthma - Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia | Trackback | Comments Off

Risk For Obstructive Sleep Apnea Increased By Obesity In Adolescents, But Not In Younger Children

A study in the Dec. 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine shows that being overweight or obese increases the risk for developing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adolescents but not in younger children. Results indicate that the risk of OSA among Caucasian adolescents 12 years of age and older increased 3...
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12/15/2009 | Respiratory & Asthma - Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia | Trackback | Comments Off

Contaminated Well Water Caused Illness In CPAP Patient

Many people rely on continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines as a safe and effective treatment for sleep apnea. But a new case report describes a rare complication a lingering inflammatory disease of the lungs, apparently related to the use of contaminated well water in a CPAP machine...
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12/03/2009 | Respiratory & Asthma - Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia | Trackback | Comments Off

Possible Detrimental Effect Of Giving Caffein To Premature Babies

An F1000 evaluation looks at a Canadian study on how giving caffeine to newborn rats has a long-lasting and detrimental effect on sleep and breathing in adulthood Breathing problems are the leading causes of hospitalisation and death in premature babies. These babies are therefore often given caffeine because of its qualities as a respiratory stimulant. Until recently, the long-term effects of this treatment in humans have not been examined.
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10/10/2009 | Respiratory & Asthma - Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia | Trackback | Comments Off

Common Surgical Procedure Effective Treatment For Sleep Apnea For Some Patients

According to research recently published by an Oregon Health & Science University scientist, a form of surgery called uvopalatopharyngoplasty is effective for treating certain patients who suffer from sleep apnea, one of the most common sleep disorders. The research, conducted in collaboration with scientists at the Mayo Clinic, is published in the September issue of the Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
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10/10/2009 | Respiratory & Asthma - Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia | Trackback | Comments Off

Philips Introduces New, Advanced Portable Recording Device For Diagnostic Assessment Of Cardio-respiratory Sleep Disorders

Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) announced the release of the Alice PDx Portable Sleep System. The Alice PDx is a diagnostic recording device with advanced features intended for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) diagnosis and follow-up, and the diagnostic assessment of cardio-respiratory sleep disorders.
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08/24/2009 | Respiratory & Asthma - Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia | Trackback | Comments Off

Severe Breathing Disorders During Sleep Are Associated With An Increased Risk Of Dying

Severe breathing disorders during sleep are associated with an increased risk of dying from any cause according to research published this week in the open access journal PLoS Medicine. The study finds that the increased risk of dying is most apparent in men between 40 and 70 years of age with severe sleep-disordered breathing, and suggests a specific link between this condition and death from coronary heart disease in men.
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08/18/2009 | Respiratory & Asthma - Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia | Trackback | Comments Off

Discovery Of Increased ‘Sibling Risk’ Of Obstructive Sleep Apnea In Children

A study, "Sibling risk of Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome and Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy," in the Aug. 1 issue of the journal SLEEP indicates that children have an increased risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) if they have at least one sibling who has been diagnosed with the sleep disorder.
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08/03/2009 | Respiratory & Asthma - Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia | Trackback | Comments Off

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