Lifesaving equipment is being denied payment because of rigid criteria in local coverage determinations and existing coverage provided by CMS is not reflective of rapidly evolving technology in the field.
Tetraplegia, the loss of function in all limbs, was associated with a greater risk of central sleep-disordered breathing than injuries occurring lower in the spinal cord.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients who also have obesity hypoventilation syndrome may have nocturnal oxygen desaturation despite continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).
Read MoreOSAS and hypertension are frequently associated and studies now show that treating the first may help reverse the second.
Read MoreNewton-Wellesley Hospital is one of only three Boston-area facilities that maintain a sleep laboratory specifically designed for treating the unique needs of infants through teens.
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To create effective policies, one must refine them by examining each process closely and carefully.
Read MoreNew Drug Reverses Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Brain Research in monkeys suggests that a new drug can temporarily improve performance and reverse the effects of sleep deprivation on the brain. The study’s results are
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Pulmonary Hypertension and Sleep Apnea: How Important is the Connection?
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Recent studies tighten the link between OSA and hypertension, which are leading to more targeted therapies.
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Clinicians should be aware of the increase of children affected by OSA and assist families in seeking appropriate care.
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Optimal management of sleep-disordered breathing depends on accurate diagnosis and institution of appropriate therapeutic modalities.
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Data published about pediatric polysomnography can be excellent reference guidelines for scoring respiratory parameters in children and adolescents.
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It is important for sleep technicians to raise public awareness about the dangers associated with obesity and its relationship with various sleep disorders
Read MoreGender differences in the prevalence of sleep apnea are due to differences in pharyngeal length, upper airway cross-sectional area, and the hypocapnic apneic threshold.
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Various factors play a role in obesity and obstructive sleep apnea such as excessive daytime sleepiness, fatigue, and endocrine dysfunction.
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Tongue retaining devices make a comeback and prove their validity through a plethora of scientific research.
Read MorePatients can benefit from polysomnography when there is evidence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and obstructive sleep apnea
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