Snoring and other Sleep disorders are rampant and the majority are not treated. Firefighters often don't get enough sleep. Sleep deprivation can lead to real problems, including safety concerns. For anyone who has worked in the fire service, this is hardly news. One of the most difficult adjustments for new firefighters can be the shift work: the 10/14 split, the 24- or 48-hour … [Read more...] about Sleep Deprivation Among Firefighters
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Consumers with Obstructive Sleep Apnea not being Offered the Appropriate Care
Many patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are not being treated, with only 42% reporting adherence to positive airway pressure (PAP) treatment, according to research published in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. The study titled “Referral Patterns and Positive Airway Pressure Adherence upon Diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea” is the first to define the … [Read more...] about Consumers with Obstructive Sleep Apnea not being Offered the Appropriate Care
Department of Transporatation Wants Sleep-Apnea Data Made Available
A Department of Transportation data-collection request on the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among truck drivers and other transportation workers as well as the potential impact of any future OSA-related regulatory actions has been filed with the White House Office of Management and Budget. Issued jointly by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration “FMCSA” … [Read more...] about Department of Transporatation Wants Sleep-Apnea Data Made Available
Birth of an Industry Leader
Article Figures References Developing the leading consumer brand in the realm of snoring cessation is no small achievement. For Daniel A. Webster, co-founder of Sleeping Well LLC, the process started modestly enough. Long before creating the company's signature ZQuiet oral appliance, Webster snored incessantly. And not surprisingly, it drove his wife crazy, … [Read more...] about Birth of an Industry Leader
The Third Pillar of Health
Article Figures References Richard K. Bogan, MD, has worked diligently in the field of sleep medicine for a long time. It seemed inevitable that the medical community would eventually come to realize what Bogan and his colleagues have known for a long time: sleep is no less important than diet and exercise when it comes to overall health. From the occasional … [Read more...] about The Third Pillar of Health