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COMISA Linked to Higher Death Risk

People who have both insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea are more likely to experience heart problems.

11 Things That Make Sleep Apnea Worse

COVID-19 doesn’t bode well for people with sleep apnea. They tend to have more severe infection, with increased intensive care unit transfers and increased need for intubation.

A new study by Monash University has found that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been linked to an increased risk of dementia.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Linked to Brain Changes Seen in Dementia

The study’s authors say the finding provides evidence that screening older people for OSA and providing treatment where needed could help prevent dementia.

How to improve memory during sleep

Brain-wave patterns during deep or slow-wave sleep could play a critical role in improving memory during sleep.

Poor sleep and chronic kidney disease

Nearly one in five pre-dialysis patients with chronic kidney disease did not get the optimal amount of sleep.

TESTIMONIALS

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    I would like to recommend Dr. Stern and staff for the great work they have provided for me to help me with my sleep apnea problem in the last few years.

    The appliance that was customized for me has made a difference in my sleep and no longer snoring and my oxygen levels are improved.

    Dr. Stern is amazing with his bedside manners, client friendly, calm and well mannered at all times. He also takes the time to explain every detail of the treatment.

    The dental clerks and assistants are very friendly and very accommodating with appointments also. I highly recommend this oral mouth appliance for sleep apnea since it really has been effective for me. The sleep apnea machine did not work for me at all and it kept my husband and myself awake all night.

    I highly recommend you to make an appointment with Dr. Stern at your earliest if you are experiencing sleep apnea.

    Lina Rospo

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    I saw Dr. Stern several years ago after trying CPAP for my sleep apnea. The CPAP was very effective, but only when I used it. As a physician, I’m aware how important it is to comply fully with treatment, and I truly intended and wished to keep the CPAP on every night. During sleep, however, this was not under my control, and I’d often wake up in the morning with the device on the bed beside me. I also travel a lot for work, and had the unhappy experience of carrying a burdensome CPAP along with me at a conference in Italy. Dr. Stern determined that I would be a good candidate for the dental appliance, and it has been a great success. My sleep study results were comparable to that achieved with CPAP. I never recognized sleep trouble before the CPAP or dental appliance, but was often very tired, falling asleep in the late afternoon or early evening. Now, I’m able to attain better quality sleep, in stages 3 and 4, and am much better rested with better energy throughout the day. Dr. Stern and his staff are consistently helpful, knowledgable, and friendly, and it’s certainly worth the drive from Toronto!! Thanks again. Dr. Mark R. Geriatric Psychiatrist

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Untreated severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with increased aggressiveness of malignant cutaneous melanoma.

Osteoporosis risk heightened among sleep apnea patients

A diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea may raise the risk of osteoporosis, particularly among women or older individuals.

Sleep loss and unhealthy foods desire

Sleep loss leads to increased consumption of unhealthy foods, specifically sucrose and fat, studies show.
Read the full article Direct Link Between REM Sleep Loss and Desire for Sugary Foods.

Drivers who miss between one to two hours of the recommended seven hours of sleep period nearly double their risk for a crash.
Read the full article Missing 1-2 Hours of Sleep Doubles Crash Risk.

Sleep quality linked to cancer genes

Read the full article Protein That Regulates Sleep Cycle May Offer Cancer Protection.

Snoring can be serious: socially & medically

It can disrupt marriages and cause sleepless nights for bed partners. Medically, snoring can be the precursor of obstructive sleep apnea that has been linked to heart failure, high blood pressure and stroke and earlier onset of dementia. In its own right, snoring has been linked to Type II Diabetes. Sleep apnea usually interrupts loud snoring with a period of silence in which no air passes into the lungs.

What to Try If CPAP Doesn’t Work for You

Read the full article Unmasking Sleep Apnea Treatments: What to Try If CPAP Doesn’t Work for You.