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Obstructive sleep apnea is a potentially life-threatening condition seen in millions of men and women. This condition is typically characterized by lo

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Sleep Apnea Treatment May Help Ward Off Heart Failure: Study - MSN Health - Health Topics

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Sleep: The Missing Link in Weight Loss | Doctor Steven Y. Park, MD | New York, NY | Integrative Solutions for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome, and Snoring

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Sleep Apnea Tied to Increased Risk of Stroke | Highlight HEALTH

highlighthealth.com — “Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with an increased risk of stroke in middle-aged and older adults, especially men, according to new results from a landmark study supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health.View full resource at highlighthealth.com

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AHRQ Clinician, Patient Guides on Sleep Apnea Review Diagnosis, Management -- AAFP News Now -- American Academy of Family Physicians

aafp.org — “The Effective Health Care Program of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, or AHRQ, has released guides on obstructive sleep apnea for clinicians and adult patients. The guides are based on a comparative effectiveness review of 234 studies that was conducted by researchers at Tufts Medical Center Evidence-based Practice Center in Boston.View full resource at aafp.org

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Central New Jersey Dentists on Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment - Yahoo! News

news.yahoo.com — “Read 'Central New Jersey Dentists on Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment' on Yahoo! News. Approximately 6 million Americans suffer from moderate to severe sleep apnea according to the most recent study from the National Commission on Sleep Disorders Research. While many people simply do not realize they suffer from sleep apnea, top Lawrenceville, NJ dentists say this is a serious disorder that can have very serious effects on a person’s overall health. Both Dr. David Schor and Dr. ...View full resource at news.yahoo.com

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Sleep Apnea Linked to Blood Vessel Disorders in Study - Yahoo! News

news.yahoo.com — “Read 'Sleep Apnea Linked to Blood Vessel Disorders in Study' on Yahoo! News. MONDAY, July 11 (HealthDay News) -- Obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that causes pauses in breathing during sleep, plays a role in blood vessel abnormalities and should be treated to prevent potentially fatal heart conditions, a new study suggests.View full resource at news.yahoo.com

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Sleep Apnea Linked to Blood Vessel Disorders in Study: MONDAY, July 11 (HealthDay News) -- Obstructive sleep ap... http://yhoo.it/npFMHg

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Linked to Cancer Growth in Mice

newswise.com — “A new study links the intermittent interruption of breathing that occurs in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to enhanced proliferation of melanoma cancer cells and increased tumor growth in mice, according to researchers in Spain. The study also found tumor cells of OSA mouse models tended to contain more dead cells, indicating a more aggressive type of cancer.View full resource at newswise.com

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Simple Surgical Procedure May Help Prevent Heart Damage in Children

newswise.com — “Removing enlarged tonsils and adenoids may help prevent high blood pressure and heart damage in children who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a study conducted at Cincinnati Children--™s Hospital Medical Center. In some children with OSA, adenotonsillectomy can result in significantly lower blood pressure within 24 months of the procedure.View full resource at newswise.com

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CPAP Decreases Cardiovascular Mortality in Elderly Patients

newswise.com — “Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) effectively decreases the risk of cardiovascular death in elderly patients who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a study conducted by researchers in Spain. The study is the first large-scale study to assess the impact of OSA and the effectiveness of CPAP treatment in cardiovascular mortality in the elderly.View full resource at newswise.com

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Studies Link Snoring to Heart Disease and Stroke - Scripps Health - San Diego

scripps.org — “Many snorers have obstructive sleep apnea, which has been linked with high blood pressure, or hypertension, which, in turn, is associated with heart disease and stroke. The above headline is a great example of why skeptics dismiss medical stories in the pView full resource at scripps.org

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Swedish Medical Center Seattle - Swedish Begins Patient Enrollment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Clinical Trial

swedish.org — “Swedish is the largest nonprofit health-care provider in the Greater Seattle area.View full resource at swedish.org

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Swedish taking part in study to evaluate safety, effectiveness of new therapy for people w/ moderate-severe sleep apnea http://bit.ly/iMeqpZ

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How Breast Feeding Improves Children's Behavior | Doctor Steven Y. Park, MD | New York, NY | Integrative Solutions for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome, and Snoring

doctorstevenpark.com — “How Breast Feeding Improves Children's Behavior | Doctor Steven Y. Park, MD | New York, NY | Integrative Solutions for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome, and SnoringView full resource at doctorstevenpark.com

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Metabolic Syndrome. - NHI OnDemand - Health Studies Journal

nhiondemand.com — “Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common type of sleep apnea is caused by obstruction of the upper airway. Metabolic syndrome is a combination of medical disorders such as increased blood pressure, elevated insulin levels, excess body fat around the waist or abnormal cholesterol levels that occur together increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes. A study was undertaken to evaluate the prevalence of obesity, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and hyperlipidemia iView full resource at nhiondemand.com

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As #Sleep Awareness Month continues, read up on this new study about OSA and the affects on the body. What wakes you up? http://ow.ly/4mlqY

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TransOral Robotic Surgery (TORS) for Obstructive Sleep Apnea | Clinical Briefings™: Clinical Reports from Penn Medicine

penn-medicine-clinical-reports.blogspot.com — “The Penn Clinical Briefings offer concise reports about recent clinical developments and procedures at Penn Medicine. Written specifically for physicians, each Briefing contains a descriptive overview, a case study and referral and access information. Recent Briefing subjects have included lung cancer surgery, neuroendocrine tumor management, patellofemoral replacement surgery, treatment of lymphangioleiomyomatosis and robotic-assisted sacrocolpopexy surgery, among many others.View full resource at penn-medicine-clinical-reports.blogspot.com

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Clinical Briefings: TransOral Robotic Surgery (TORS) for Obstructive Sleep Apnea http://goo.gl/fb/eEosV

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Study Shows That CPAP Therapy Reduces Fatigue, Increases Energy In Patients With Sleep Apnea

medicalnewstoday.com — “Patients with obstructive sleep apnea often report that they feel like a new person after beginning treatment with continuous positive airway pressure therapy. A new study in the Jan. 1 issue ofView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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