A new study found that people whose sleep is fragmented and who don’t have a consistent sleep cycle are significantly more likely to have early signs of Alzheimer’s disease in [ Read More ]
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Analysis: Teens are sleeping less. Why? Smartphones
Analysis: Teens are sleeping less. Why? Smartphones The blue light emitted by smartphones and tablets simulates daylight, inhibiting the brain’s production of melatonin, the hormone that helps us fall asleep [ Read More ]
Our physician was interviewed on WBCB 1490
Dr. Zeeshan Khan was interviewed on 1490 WBCB St. Mary Health Line about sleep deprivation and obstructive sleep apnea. Please select the date 12/28/2016 on the link below: http://www.wbcb1490.com/st-mary-health-line-presented-by-gwynedd-mercy-university/
Awake at the wheel: Drowsy driving
Each year, an average of 6,400 drowsy driving accidents are fatal. Drowsy driving is deadly, but it can be prevented. Here’s how: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/timothy-morgenthaler-md/awake-at-the-wheel-health_b_6123518.html
Weight loss results in improvements in OSA, but it is not enough!
Background:
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder associated with several adverse health outcomes. Given the close association between OSA and obesity, lifestyle and dietary interventions are commonly recommended to patients, but the evidence for their impact on OSA has not been systematically examined.
Conclusions:
Published evidence suggests that weight loss through lifestyle and dietary interventions results in improvements in obstructive sleep apnea parameters, but is insufficient to normalize them. The changes in obstructive sleep apnea parameters could, however, be clinically relevant in some patients by reducing obstructive sleep apnea severity. These promising preliminary results need confirmation through larger randomized studies including more intensive weight loss approaches.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Raises Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death, Mayo Clinic Finds
New study finds an increase risk of Sudden Cardiac Death linked to OSA, follow the link below to read more: http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2013-rst/7523.html Call the Sleep Center of Bucks County today to [ Read More ]
Sleep-disordered Breathing Associated with Increased Risk of Cancer Mortality
Very informative article in Sleep Review this month! Go to http://www.sleepreviewmag.com/sleep_report/2012-06-06_01.asp for more information or read below!! Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), which is associated with an increased risk of adverse cardiovascular events [ Read More ]
FREE CPAP Mask and Machine Help
We have changed our FREE CPAP Management Clinic Hours! Beginning June 1, 2012 FREE help is available at the Sleep Center of Bucks County, 11 Friends Lane, Suite 104, Newtown, [ Read More ]
New Patient Guide and Podcast on Treating Sleep Apnea from the Sleep Center of Bucks County
Patient guide and podcast on treating sleep apnea available on the AHRQ website The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has [ Read More ]
I’ve had a Sleep Study at the Sleep Center of Bucks County- What do I do next?
This summary is to help provide you with answers to some of the questions you may have about what happens next after your sleep study. The morning after your study [ Read More ]