For U.S. veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the risk of sleep apnea increases along with the severity of the mental health condition, a new study contends.
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Procedural Sedation in Patients with OSA Powerpoint
More than 40 million procedures are performed per year with sedation.
Pediatric Sleep Disordered Breathing
Approximately 10% of children snore regularly and about 2-4 % of the pediatric population has OSA.
Can Tooth Extractions Cause Sleep Apnea?
At least every few months, I see patients who tell me that after multiple teeth were removed, their health went downhill many months later.
Anesthesia Safety Always an Issue with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Patients with sleep apnea may undergo surgery that necessitates an anesthetic and, because of this disorder, will require special care associated with the anesthetic.
Sleep Apnea Treatment May Improve Diabetes
A popular treatment for sleep apnea may help people with type 2 diabetes sleep better as well as improve their blood sugar levels, a new study suggests.
Is Sleep Apnea Related to the ‘Sperm Crisis’?
Obstructive sleep apnea interferes with sexual function, may diminish fertility, and is associated with a long list of other serious health problems.
The Downside of Sleep Apnea Surgery
To many patients with obstructive sleep apnea, surgery is an appealing option… however it has about a 25% to 30% success rate.
Will Sleep Apnea Treatment Cure Erectile Dysfunction?
Studies have shown that sleep apnea and ED are actually very closely related.
Study Finds High Risk of Sleep Apnea in Young Veterans with PTSD
A new study of young U.S. veterans shows that the probability of having a high risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) increased with increasing severity of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms.