Summary: A new survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals that 12% of Americans have been diagnosed with chronic insomnia. The 11th annual Insomnia Awareness Night, held on June 20, aims to raise awareness about chronic insomnia and its treatments. The recommended … [Read more...]
Radiofrequency Device Offers Lasting Relief for Chronic Rhinitis
Summary: Neurent Medical announced the publication of a 12-month study in Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology demonstrating that its Neuromark system, a radiofrequency ablation device, improves symptoms and quality of life for chronic rhinitis patients. The CLARITY study … [Read more...]
A Fresh Perspective on Chronic Pain and Disrupted Sleep
By Chaunie Brusie, RN, BSN For most individuals, an occasional night time of disrupted sleep is an inconvenient blip that qualified prospects to a worn out day. But for individuals with persistent suffering, sleeplessness can develop into a permanent—and tortuous—constant in … [Read more...]
The Horrors of TMJ: Chronic Pain, Metal Jaws, and Futile Treatments
By Brett Kelman and Anna Werner, CBS News April 4, 2024 A TMJ patient in Maine had six surgeries to replace part or all of the joints of her jaw. Another woman in California, desperate for relief, used a screwdriver to lengthen her jawbone daily, turning screws that protruded … [Read more...]
Sleep Disorders Raise ED Risk in Children With Chronic Conditions
Summary: A examine posted in the Journal of Medical Snooze Drugs finds that children with long-term health care disorders and sleep disorders show approximately double the healthcare utilization level as opposed to those without rest disorders. Led by Pranshu Adavadkar, MD, of … [Read more...]