Predicting Obstructive Sleep Apnea with Periodic Snoring Sound Recorded at Home.
http://dx.doi.org/10.5664/jcsm.5922 Anniina Alakuijala, MD, PhD1,2; Tapani Salmi, MD, PhD1,2 1Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, HUS Medical Imaging Center, Helsinki University Hospital, Finland; 2Department of Neurological Sciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland Supplemental Material Login to view supplemental material Study Objectives The cost-effectiveness of diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) could be improved by using a preliminary screening method among subjects with no suspicion of other sleep disorders. We aimed to evaluate the diagnostic value of periodic snoring sound recorded at home. Methods We included 211 subjects, aged 18–83 (130 men), who were referred to our laboratory for suspicion of OSA, and had …
Short sleep associated with hypertension.
15 Jul 16 CURATED BY Jim Kling Takeaway In a Chinese population, short sleepers had a heightened risk for hypertension. Study design The researchers studied 874 Chinese participants (age, 40-70 y) without hypertension, recruited from 6 districts of Tianjin, China. Participants were reexamined after 2 y of follow-up. Key results Among the younger age group (40-55 y), a short sleep duration (≤4.9 h was associated with a significantly higher risk for hypertension compared with sleeping for 7-8 h in unadjusted analyses (OR, 3.15; 95% CI, 1.04-9.54). In an adjusted model, a significant difference was also found in the frequency …
Why is it hard to fall sleep when it’s hot out?
By Tamara Kaye Sellman RPSGT CCSH – July 29, 2016 The high humidity, high heat summers of Kansas are upon us, and that means it’s probably been hard for many to get their sleep. The struggle is real, and it relates to ambient room temperature and our own core body temperature. The relationship between sleep and temperature Part of the sleeping process is driven by intentional changes in core body temperature that are managed through our circadian rhythms. Our brain provides us with an internal thermostat as part of this system, and it generally manages thermoregulation for us at all times. During any …
YOUR BODY: DEALING WITH A SNORING PARTNER
Notes by Dr. Norman Blumenstock Remember that a sleep test to rule obstructive sleep apnea either in or out should be done first to know what is being treated. BY ABC News Radio | July 15, 2016 By DR. JENNIFER ASHTON, ABC News Senior Medical Contributor Does your partner’s snoring keep you up all night? If so, you’re not alone. According to the National Sleep Foundation, snoring affects about 90 million adults. Snoring can be more than just annoying noise — it can be associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which is a serious issue that may need …
Should we be sleeping TWICE a day?
Two shorter periods of slumber may suit our body clocks better and increase alertness Dr Melinda Jackson is a psychologist specialising in sleep disorders Dr Siobhan Banks is a sleep researcher at the University of South Australia Sleeping for 8 hours is a modern concept and split sleep used to be normal Sleeping in two chunks increases alertness and allows greater flexibility By DR MELINDA JACKSON and DR SIOBHAN BANKS FOR THE CONVERSATION PUBLISHED: 04:55 EST, 15 June 2016 | UPDATED: 16:02 EST, 15 June 2016 Many of us wake up in the night, tossing and turning rather than …
Obstructive sleep pattern could be why your child snores at night: Docs
Sreemoyee Chatterjee| TNN | Jul 13, 2016, 11.21 AM IST Condition not easily detectable, could lead to cardiovascular disorders (Donald Erickson) Recently, when Subham, 4, was brought to a city hospital with complaints of persistent mouth breathing, snoring with gasps and frequently waking up from sleep, doctors found his case to be syndromic -the boy had a large tongue, narrowed facial features, weakness of muscles and enlarged tonsils. Subham (name changed) had already developed pulmonary hypertension (elevated pressure on the right side of the heart). All these was due to Obstructive sleep Apnoea (OSA), a sleep-related breathing disorder affecting 2% …
Alcohol and sleep: what you need to know about how drinking affects your sleep pattern.
Getting up the morning after an evening spent drinking can be difficult, but how much does alcohol really affect how well you sleep? By Press Association Last updated: 15 July 2016, 13:35 BST One in three people in the UK regularly suffer from insomnia, making us some of the most prolific sheep counters in the world. It’s a common problem among the over-50s, and warm summer nights make dropping off even trickier. Occasional episodes of sleep deprivation are an annoyance, but they rarely cause any serious issues. For those people that suffer from persistent insomnia, it can have …
How sleeping position impacts the quality of sleep.
By Admin Added 7th July 2016 04:40 PM Poor sleepers consistently spend more time on their back with their heads straight Maintain the natural curves of your spine while you sleep to reduce the strain on your neck, back, and knees. Do this by sleeping on your back with your head slightly raised or by curling on your side with a pillow between your knees The latter is recommended for pregnant women and those who have sleep apnea. Ayurveda advises against sleeping on your tummy and with your head toward the north. The importance of posture cannot be stated enough …
How Snoring Can Kill You.
Watch the video below. http://www.reuters.com/video/2016/06/29/how-snoring-can-kill-you?videoId=369113885&videoChannel=118240&channelName=Health+Watch …
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