A new study has found that women who suffer from sleep apnea during pregnancy are more likely to develop gestational diabetes, hypertension, and preeclampsia–three medical conditions that can be dangerous...
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been linked with a large range of other health issues, including cancer, heart disease, and stroke. In addition to these serious ailments, though, research scientists...
A sleep apnea study conducted at the Federal University of Sao Paulo in Brazil has found that some obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients who use continuous positive air pressure (CPAP)...
New Jersey Transit has pulled 12 different railroad and train workers from their jobs after they exhibited sleep apnea signs during routine medical screenings. This move comes after a decision...
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has filed a petition against the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), claiming that the federal regulator has broken a law that prevents them from...
On Friday, December 2,, 2016, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) issued a safety advisory calling for all passenger train engineers to be screened and treated for sleep apnea, a sleep...
It is a dangerous misconception that only overweight or obese people suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). In fact, a new study has found that 52 percent of those with...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost one out of three Americans suffer from high blood pressure (hypertension) and over half of those diagnosed with the...
Although sleep apnea and other types of disordered sleep have been connected to cancer in the past, for the first time ever, research scientists have found a correlation between a...
For many years, doctors have been telling patients that using their continuous positive air pressure (CPAP) devices will successfully treat their sleep apnea symptoms and lower their risk for dangerous...
Most people with sleep disorders are familiar with the two major types of sleep apnea: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and central sleep apnea (CSA). However, in 2006 the Mayo Clinic...
We have known for years that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) doesn't just affect your quality of sleep or cause you to snore: it can have serious, systemic affects on your...
Although the correlation between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and heart disease is well documented, few people know that sleep apnea is also associated with the second most deadly disease in...
A new study published in the journal Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology has found that children suffering from cerebral palsy and epilepsy are often also suffering from a sleep disorder...
After several years of wondering whether he might suffer from a sleep disorder, Texas Ranger and designated hitter Prince Fielder was finally ready to do something about his daytime fatigue...
Due to a building mountain of evidence that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) makes drivers and transit operators more susceptible to errors and accidents, several national government agencies are currently engaged...
If you have been seeking a working treatment for your obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) for a long time, it's likely that you have come across some very strange solutions to...
In recent years, the federal government and the trucking industry have struggled to find a solution to an emerging issue: truckers with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are causing accidents and...
Dr. Stephen D. Ochs of Surgical Sleep Solutions presented a bimaxillary advancement abstract at the 29th Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies conference in Seattle, Washington. In addition...
A new sleep apnea study, published in the most recent issue of the journal Respirology, has found that those with sleep apnea have a 59 percent higher risk of developing...
Recently, we discussed how obstructive sleep apnea can affect your ability to exercise as well as how aerobic exercise can help control your sleep apnea. Today, we will look specifically...
There are two major types of sleep apnea: central sleep apnea (CSA) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). In order to be properly treated for your sleep apnea, it is absolutely...
In this day and age, it is common knowledge that smoking and using tobacco products is bad for your health. However, a number of studies have found that smoking and...
If you suspect that you or a loved one suffers from a sleep disorder, like sleep apnea, the first step is diagnosis. A sleep test, whether conducted in your own...
In past years, the only way to accurately diagnose obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was through overnight observation in a sleep center. Today, though, some doctors are using an overnight sleep...
CPAP Facts The CPAP device was invented in 1980 by Colin Sullivan, M.B.B.S., Ph.D, FRACP. It because commercially available in 1985. National Sleep Foundation. Nearly half of all sleep apnea...
A new sleep apnea study has determined that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be more harmful to women's heart health than to men's heart health. The study, published in the...
Another study has found that bimaxillary advancement surgery, also know as maxillomandibular advancement surgery (MMA), is a highly effective treatment for those suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The sleep...
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A fatal train crash in the Bronx borough last December prompted an investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Their finding: the engineer was suffering from a severe case...
Atrial fibrillation, an abnormal or fluttering heartbeat, can be complicated by obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). According to recent findings, heart patients suffering from both had a significantly higher rate of...
Is a new sleep apnea drug a possible solution for OSA sufferers? The possibility does exist. Galleon Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is attempting to fund further research of an oral sleep apnea...
A recent study of CPAP versus straight oxygen usage in sleep apnea uncovered the following: CPAP was able to cut blood pressure, lower weight and improve insulin in the group...
Veterans return from extremely stressful experiences, and are known to bring PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) home with them. And sleep apnea may be part of the problem. According to recent...
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Our procedure of choice is Bimaxillary advancement surgery. It has been proven to be up to 99 percent effective and has been accepted by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine...
For years doctors and patients alike have known that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can affect memory and make it difficult to concentrate during the day. However, the full extent of...
In the past, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been correlated with a number of sexual health issues in both men and women, including hampering sexual desire in women and causing...
A few months ago, we wrote about how sleep apnea can hinder your ability to exercise by making it more difficult for sufferers to breathe during workouts. However, it is...
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is a highly effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, a significant number of sleep apnea sufferers have difficulty using the device or...
UPDATE TO ARTICLE: We stepped our toes into the discussion on trucking and sleep apnea and after doing so then reached out to Bob Stanton. He then took about an...
In recent years, a number of professional sports organizations, including the National Football League (NFL) and Major League Baseball (MLB) have taken formal steps to address sleep health issues with...
Many of the obstructive sleep apnea patients that visit our office are extremely concerned about sleep apnea surgery recovery times. Like most individuals, they are worried about missing too much...
Shortly after her untimely death at the age of 43, 1980s movie star Amanda Peterson's father told the media that his daughter had struggled with a number of health issues...
It seems cruel, but many doctors and researchers believe that it is true: not getting enough sleep, not getting regular sleep, and being overtired can all make sleep apnea symptoms...
Although oral appliances can greatly benefit many patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), dental devices may not be a sufficient treatment for those with a severe form...
Whether you develop sleep apnea during pregnancy or whether you are planning a pregnancy after being diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), it is vital to understand both how sleep...
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Obstructive sleep apnea has been tied to a large number of other health problems, including heart disease, obesity, and stroke. Now a new sleep apnea study has strengthened the tie...
Many patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who also have a high body mass index (BMI) are asked by their doctors to lose weight through exercising and eating a...
After a patient has been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), they have a very important healthcare decision to make with the guidance of their physician: what OSA treatment is...
Researchers believe that a number of factors can lead to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and that many patients with OSA may have more than one contributing factor. With this in...
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious sleep disorder that can disturb your sleep, affect your health, and even shorten your life. Likewise, atrial fibrillation (AF) – irregular heartbeat –...
You probably know that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been tied with high body mass index (BMI), neck girth, and abdominal fat. You probably also know that losing weight can...
Sleep apnea has been tied to a number of extremely serious health issues, from obesity to heart disease. However, two recent studies have found that your hearing – and the...
In June, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) published a new and exciting sleep apnea study about the treatment of mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea with oral...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released a new study that reveals a troubling link between air traffic control work schedules, chronic fatigue, and dangerous aviation errors. The study, which...
Do you think you might have a sleep disorder? Having a sleep study is the only way to know for sure, and is a very important step towards getting the...
In November 2014, Major League Baseball player Mike Napoli underwent bimaxillary advancement surgery in order to treat his debilitating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Now, with spring training with the Red...
It seems to be common knowledge these days that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is tied to troubling health issues including obesity, heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and cancer. However, fewer people...
In recent years, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been linked with a parade of serious health issues, including obesity, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and stroke. Now, a new...
In the past three years, dozens of fitness trackers like FitBit, Garmin, Jawbone, and Apple Watch have allowed users to monitor their steps, their active minutes, their heart rates, and...
An eight-year sleep study has revealed that asthma sufferers are significantly more likely to develop sleep apnea over time than those who do not have the breathing disorder. According to...
Although obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is often associated with obesity, older adults, and sedentary lifestyles, it is a misconception that all – or even most – OSA sufferers fit this...
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been correlated with a number of serious diseases and health conditions, including high blood pressure, heart attack, and osteoporosis. However, one of the most serious...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death among both men and women in the United States. This extremely common...
Our sleep apnea surgery was once again in the news this week. Surgical Sleep Solution’s innovative bimaxillary advancement treatment model was the centerpiece of a feature story published in the...
Two recent studies have linked obstructive sleep apnea and osteoporosis, adding yet another serious disease to the already lengthy list of health problems associated with the nighttime sleep disorder. In...
It is a dangerous misconception that healthy people and athletes simply can’t have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). In fact, a surprising number of professional athletes suffer from the sleep disorder...
Four years ago, Jennifer had a terrifying nightmare: she was face down on the ground and she couldn’t breathe. She woke up from the dream gasping for air – her...
In 2009, Dr. Christopher Winter, the Medical Director of Charlottesville Neurology and Sleep Medicine, authored a study that looked at how Major League Baseball (MLB) teams performed in different time...
The National Sleep Foundation estimates that 18 million Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) – and that millions of men and women throughout the country have signs and symptoms...
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and narcolepsy are both serious, debilitating sleep disorders that rob suffers of restful sleep and cause excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). In many cases, people with OSA...
You’ve probably been told by your doctor that your risk for sleep apnea increases as your body mass index (BMI) increases. But you might not know that sleep apnea may...
Over the years, researchers have found that obesity and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are often linked. However, we do not yet fully understand the extremely complex relationship between weight and...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that it will issue new guidance for aviation medical examiners (AMEs) regarding the screening and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in commercial...
According to the National Sleep Foundation, snoring affects about 90 million adult Americans from time to time, while 37 million people snore on a regular basis. In addition to those...
Research has shown that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been linked with heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and a myriad of other serious illnesses, diseases, and health conditions. However, when we...
Millions of Americans suffer from sleep apnea and millions of Americans suffer from chronic insomnia. Now, a new study has found that the two common sleep disorders may overlap in...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that it will issue new guidance to aviation medical examiners (AMEs) regarding how to screen for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in commercial pilots...
At the beginning of this year, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) updated its guidelines for the screening and diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in United State’s pilots. However, although...
Researchers at University of California’s San Diego School of Medicine have found that people suffering from moderate to severe sleep apnea cannot breath as well during exercise as people who...
A recently published study from the Chi Mei Medical Center in Tainan, Taiwan finds that low-quality sleep, like that experienced by people with sleep apnea, may lead to poor bone...
An excellent video overview of sleep apnea symptoms. Learn the top five signs of sleep apnea. Surgical Sleep Solutions is dedicated to helping obstructive sleep apnea sufferers find a solution...
While men generally have a higher risk of developing sleep apnea, women are certainly not unaffected by the sleep disorder. In fact, millions of women across the United States suffer...
Are you are licensed pilot with sleep issues? According to recent news, your body mass index (BMI) and neck circumference may come under scrutiny by the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA)...
No, a nap in and of itself won't kill you, at least not if it's while you are on your couch. But according to a new study from England, those...
Numerous studies have linked above-average body mass indices with sleep apnea. But did you know that snoring, one of the symptoms of sleep apnea, may also lead to additional weight...
Looking good means getting a good night's sleep, especially for women. In fact, science suggests that women actually need more sleep than men do. Without restful sleep, women are more...
According to a New England Journal of Medicine study, a significant number of National Football League (NFL) players suffer from sleep apnea despite the fact that they are some of...
A large scale study recently published in the journal Sleep finds a significant correlation between obstructive sleep apnea and maternal deaths for female hospital patients: Pregnant women with obstructive sleep...
Beyond the lack of quality sleep and the myriad of life complications that result from that, sleep apnea can actually affect your eyesight too! From Florida Today: Sleep apnea adversely...
Once you experience poor quality sleep, a lack of alertness means you miss out on what's going on around you. But even if your eyes are open, you might not...
Could your untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) increase your chances of developing dementia in the years to come? A recent study conducted at Radboud University Medical Center in Nijmegen, The...
Hypertension and related cardiovascular issues have already been linked to poor sleep. And Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, or CPAP, is one of the leading treatments for obstructive sleep apnea, but...
More than 8,500 Canadian adults were studied over six years, linking obstructive sleep apnea with increased risk of developing diabetes: The study included 8,678 adults with suspected OSA without diabetes...
Suffering from forgetfulness? Not as alert as you were last year? Thinking cap generally sluggish? Obstructive sleep apnea may be the real issue. In addition, it might not be the...
According to a new study, snoring is too loud (and potentially too health-threatening) to ignore: Here's a wake-up call for snorers: Snoring may put you at a greater risk than...
Here's an interesting Australian sleep apnea "cure," though it was devised in the USA: some OSA sufferers have begun practicing the didgeridoo in order to strengthen their palates, concentrate on...
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A recent study from the CDC finds that roughly 1 in 25 drivers has fallen asleep at the wheel at least once in the last month ... The study found...
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been linked to a myriad of health issues, illnesses, and chronic medical concerns. Now, the list of medical problems that poor sleep doesn't affect in...
KULR-8 Television, Billings, MT According to the National Sleep Foundation, about 18 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea. Dr. Taylor and his team hope to change that with a new...
The Boston Red Sox have announced that first baseman Mike Napoli has successfully undergone bimaxillary advancement surgery for sleep apnea and is recovering well. The sleep apnea surgery took place...
October 2014 starts with a comprehensive spotlight on Sleep Apnea as a national event. The American Sleep Association (ASA), its members and affiliates from around the world are setting the...
A new investigative report has shown that sleep apnea has caused yet another fatal public transportation accident in the United States. On Tuesday, October 28, the National Transportation Safety Board...