Older adults suffering from moderate to severe sleep apnea and excessive daytime sleepiness have more than twice the risk of death as compared to people who do not have both conditions.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea - Overview
Obstructive sleep apnea should be suspected in overweight middle aged adults who snore loudly and which can cause interruption of breathing for 10 seconds or more and this results in reduced blood o
Obstructive sleep apnea should be suspected in overweight middle aged adults who snore loudly and which can cause interruption of breathing for 10 seconds or more and this results in reduced blood o
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Sleep Disorders Discussed - Sleepcon 2009
Sleep disorders are increasing worldwide. Sleep medicine experts met at Sleepcon 2009, an international conference in Chennai to explore better diagnostic methods and treatment of sleep ailments.
Sleep disorders are increasing worldwide. Sleep medicine experts met at Sleepcon 2009, an international conference in Chennai to explore better diagnostic methods and treatment of sleep ailments.
Sleep Apnea may Increase Risk of Diabetes
Researchers at the Yale University School of Medicine have found that patients with obstructive sleep apnea are at increased risk for developing of type II diabetes
Researchers at the Yale University School of Medicine have found that patients with obstructive sleep apnea are at increased risk for developing of type II diabetes
Sleep Apnea Raises Heart Disease Risk in Kidney Transplant Patients
Kidney transplant patients with sleep apnea are at an increased risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke, according to a new study.
Kidney transplant patients with sleep apnea are at an increased risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke, according to a new study.
