Study Finds Evidence of Placental Hypoxia in Mothers with Sleep Disordered Breathing
By PR Rocket on December 2, 2015 A recent study in the journal Pediatric and Developmental Pathology questioned whether sleep disordered breathing in pregnant women was associated with histopathological evidence of placental hypoxia. The research showed that sleep disordered breathing during pregnancy can be linked to fetal development. Lawrence, Kansas (PRWEB) December 02, 2015 Pediatric and Developmental Pathology – Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) can indicate reduction in airflow, habitual snoring, and obstructive sleep apnea. During pregnancy, SDB has been linked to complications such as gestational diabetes. Effects of SDB on the placenta are at the center of current research. A …
Sleep Apnea Devices Lower Blood Pressure.
Dec. 1, 2015 | 2:00 p.m. EST By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Dec. 1, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For those suffering from sleep apnea, the disrupted sleep and reduction of oxygen getting to the brain can contribute to high blood pressure, but the two common treatments for the condition both lower blood pressure, Swiss researchers report. A comparison of the treatments — continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and mandibular advancement devices (MADs) — showed that each produces a modest reduction in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure rates, the researchers found. “CPAP and MADs not only reduce symptoms of …
What My Father’s Death Taught Me About the Importance of Sleep
November 22, 2015 by Dr. Mark Burhenne If you could have told me in my thirties that my father would die of ALS at the age of 69, I never would have believed you. By all external measures, my dad was an extremely fit and healthy man. If anyone seemed like they could defy death, it was my dad. He was once one of the most celebrated radiologists in the United States. He taught at Harvard, wrote textbooks, and developed the Burhenne technique for removing gallstones. By all external measures, my dad was an extremely fit and healthy man. He …
Depression linked to erectile dysfunction in sleep apnea patients
Health | Thu Nov 19, 2015 3:03pm EST BY LISA RAPAPORT (Reuters Health) – Depression and low quality of life may contribute to erectile dysfunction in men with sleep apnea, a Korean study suggests. Sleep apnea, a common disorder that leads to disrupted breathing or shallow breaths during slumber, has long been tied sexual health problems, researchers note in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. But the current study focused on why some men with sleep apnea may have more difficulty getting or maintaining erections and found the severity of sleep problems may not matter as much as whether the men …
Causes of obstructive sleep apnoea.
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is caused by the muscles and soft tissue in the back of your throat collapsing inwards during sleep. These muscles support your tongue, tonsils and soft palate (the tissue at the back of the throat used in speech, swallowing and breathing). Some loss of stability in these muscles and tissues is normal while you sleep, but in most people this doesn’t cause any breathing problems. In cases of OSA, the relaxation of these muscles and soft tissues causes the airway in your throat to narrow or become totally blocked. This interrupts the oxygen supply to your body, which triggers …
Too little sleep could cause serious damage to your kidneys, warns health study.
19:41, 5 NOV 2015 / UPDATED 19:43, 5 NOV 2015 / BY ANDREW GREGORY If you only get five hours or less your risk of renal failure goes up 65%, say experts – further proof of the benefits of a good night’s rest Stay healthy: It’s important to get a good night’s sleep Sleeping for five a hours or less significantly raises your risk of kidney failure, a study suggests. The dramatic findings from US researchers show how vital it is for your kidneys to get enough sleep. Experts at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, studied 4,000 people over a …
How Your Dentist Can Help Detect and Treat Sleep Apnea.
By Rebecca Koenigsberg, Gallery57Dental.com | November 6, 2015 Last Updated: November 6, 2015 1:54 pm Snoring can be bad for your health—and not just because your partner may kick you or toss you out of bed! Snoring can be a sign of sleep apnea, a serious condition that is reaching epidemic proportions. Sleep apnea can increase the risk of heart disease, dementia, and a host of other diseases. Like many chronic diseases, the early stages may not cause obvious symptoms and the disease often progresses to cause significant damage before people become aware. If you snore, let your physician or …
Sleep Apnea at Night Nearly Killed Man During Day.
Diane Atwood / 7:53 a.m. EDT October 27, 2015 http://www.wcsh6.com/story/news/health/2015/10/27/sleep-apnea-night-nearly-killed-man-during-day/74205874/ “I was driving along a state highway heading home on a summer afternoon. I dozed and drifted onto the gravel shoulder toward a drop-off onto someone’s lawn. The bang of my right side mirror striking a mailbox woke me up. I swerved left and skidded back into the road. Safe this time, but frightened.” Dan was often sleepy during the day. He decided to see his doctor and told him about his near miss and some other things that had been happening lately. He fell asleep at night the moment he …
How Technology Can Help You Sleep Better.
Published on October 22, 2015 From Samsung’s SleepSense to 3D printing, The Week takes a look at the different types of technology available to help improve sleep. One option is using an under-mattress sleep tracker, like Samsung’s forthcoming SleepSense. The upside for owners of other smart devices is the potential to connect your sleep habits more directly to other aspects of daily life. The tracker can turn off your smart TV when you pass out, or work with your smart fridge to recommend midnight snack choices that promote more restful sleep. With enough disposable income, even your mattress itself could change …
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