New research from Taiwan shows that severe sleep apnea is a risk factor for developing diabetic macular edema, a complication of diabetes that can cause vision loss or blindness. Diabetic macular edema was also more difficult to treat in patients with severe sleep apnea. While earlier research showed a weak connection between the two conditions, […]
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Best Pillow Top Mattress
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Drowsy Driver Crash on Highway 50 Leaves Passenger with Severed Arm
CHP says the driver fell asleep behind the wheel, reports ABC 10, and the resulting crash left his brother with a severe and possibly permanent injury. In a social media post, CHP warned about drowsy driving, comparing it to drunk driving. “Drowsy driving is dangerous,” CHP said on Facebook. “If you find yourself feeling sleepy, […]
Best Hybrid & Innerspring Mattress Reviews
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CleveMed Achieves Accreditation for Home Sleep Testing
CleveMed, a home sleep testing (HST) device maker and fulfillment service provider, has achieved accreditation for home sleep testing through the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). “We are extremely excited about this highly reputable stamp of approval; it will support our fast-growing partnerships with healthcare systems across the country,” says Hani Kayyali, CleveMed president […]
2019 Annual Louisiana Academy of Sleep Medicine Membership Meeting
The annual Louisiana Academy of Sleep Medicine Membership Meeting includes sessions about: Sunosi for the Treatment of Excessive Sleepiness in OSA, Evaluating and Treating Patients with Insomnia, and Successful Bilevel Titrations. The networking reception will be at Rock ‘n’ Bowl de Lafayette. All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance for their CEC requirements. AAST and AARC […]
Sleep Apnea Treatment Linked with Lower Health Care Costs
Treating patients with moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnea with positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy is associated with reduced acute care visits and health care expenditures, according to a recent study. Every one-hour increase in PAP usage per night was associated with an 8% decrease in inpatient visits (rate ratio 0.92) and a 4% decrease […]
Best Mail Order Mattress
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Best RV Mattress Reviews
Brooklyn Bowery BEST FOR: If price is your #1 concern with an RV mattress All sleep styles If you just want a comfy, softer bed with a neutral feel People that like buying American-made products People that can take a standard size bed (i.e. a queen or full) 20% Off Code: SLUMBERYARD20 See Brooklyn Deal […]