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Sleep Apnoea Testing Articles & Analysis
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Millions of people are affected by sleep apnea that is a sleep disorder, characterized by disrupted breathing when asleep. Sleep apnea leads to cardiovascular issues, chronic fatigue, daytime drowsiness and poor cognitive functioning. Additionally, the sleep deprivation that sets in with time leads to irritability and mood swings, affecting your day-to-day functioning and quality of life. ...
Do you have fragmented sleep all through the night? Do you wake up oftentimes at night, struggling to breathe? Is your partner tired of your heavy snoring and often reminds you to see a doctor? Well, if your chronic, frequent snoring is associated with sleep apnea, there are a number of factors and issues to be aware of. Basically, it’s a matter of cause and effect with sleep apnea ...
The sleep apnea device market has undergone rapid transformation, driven by growing awareness about the consequences associated with disruptive or poor sleep conditions. Sleep apnea is a severe sleeping disorder in which a person experiences interruptive breathing or loud snoring. Long-term untreated or undiagnosed sleep apnea can cause several health problems, such as daytime sleepiness, ...
Mike Birbiglia is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. He has released several comedy albums, including My Secret Public Album and Thank God for Jokes. In 2005, he was diagnosed with REM sleep behavior disorder. He went to a sleep specialist and was diagnosed after jumping out of a second-story window while dreaming. He has stated that acting out his dreams usually involves fleeing from ...
Mike Birbiglia: REM Sleep Behavior Disorder Mike Birbiglia is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. He has released several comedy albums, including My Secret Public Album and Thank God for Jokes. In 2005, he was diagnosed with REM sleep behavior disorder. He went to a sleep specialist and was diagnosed after jumping out of a second-story window while dreaming. He has stated that acting out ...
In order to diagnose Sleep Apnea or other sleep disorders, a patient must undergo a polysomnography (sleep study). This is typically done in a sleep lab, requiring the patient to spend the night in-lab, while the polysomnography (PSG) equipment records his/her physiological data. However, today with technological advancements a polysomnography can be performed at home and is called a home sleep ...
Josh Andrews: Narcolepsy Josh Andrews is an NFL offensive guard for the New Orleans Saints. He had played for five other NFL teams in his professional career, including the Philadelphia Eagles and the Atlanta Falcons. A graduate of Oregon State University, Josh has a degree in sociology. In 2020, Josh announced that he had narcolepsy in an interview. He used his platform to support Project ...
Shaquille O’Neal: Sleep Apnea Shaquille O’Neal, also known as Shaq, is an NBA basketball player who played as a center throughout his career with six different teams and has been inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame. Born in Newark, NJ, Shaq started to play basketball at the Boys and Girls club and went to Louisiana State University. Now retired, Shaq works as a spokesman for brands ...
A smart device in the 21st century is an essential tool that bridges the gap between humans no matter where they are in the world. With the constant evolution of technology, we are now able to build a connection and socialise in astonishing ways we would have never imagined decades ago. Though mobile phones are the most common smart devices that people are aware of, modern technology is ...
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Newer technologies make studying patients for more than one night easier than ever. What are the pros and cons? Sleep is complicated, and many reasons could account for irregularities in sleep patterns from one night to another. From alcohol to sleeping position, even seemingly minor changes in a person’s nighttime routine can significantly impact the results of polysomnography. Recently, ...
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious and life-threatening condition. Approximately 5.9 million adults are diagnosed with OSA, but as many as 23 million people are estimated to be dealing with OSA yet go undiagnosed. The impact on health can be significant, ranging from inconveniences to life-threatening illnesses. Obstructive sleep apnea can cause disrupted sleep for both OSA sufferers and ...
Abstract—The current study aims to evaluate the performance of the Circadia Sleep Analysis Algorithm, which - in combination with the non-contact and minimally invasive Circadia bedside monitor - allows for long-term sleep assessment and continuous evaluation of sleep therapy outcomes. The Circadia Contactless Respiratory Monitor was initially used to record 17 nights of sleep data from 9 ...
While parceling out functions to one or more outside providers can facilitate growth, insourcing other elements of a home sleep testing workflow provides control. CleveMed CEO Hani Kayyali doesn’t think the myriad home testing solutions will go away post-pandemic either, but he does think the post-pandemic sleep testing landscape will likely look different than what preceded it. ...