By Risa Kerslake Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) research in women reveals a startling statistic: Up to one in five have sleep apnea,1 but at least eight out of 10 remain undiagnosed.2 It’s numbers like these that have neurologist-sleep specialist Heidi D. Riney, MD, DABPN, … [Read more...]
ZOLL Addresses Safety Gap in Ventilator Manuals for MRI Use
Summary: ZOLL Medical Corp is updating use instructions for the 731 Series Ventilator family due to missing MRI safety information, which could lead to misuse and ventilator failure. The operator’s and quick reference guides lacked details on the required distance from the MRI … [Read more...]
Survey Reveals Gap in Accessing Effective Care for Sleep Issues
Summary: Gem Specialty Health Inc released its State of Sleep & Care in 2024 report, highlighting that while 89% of respondents recognize sleep’s impact on long-term health, many have difficulty accessing quality sleep care. The March survey revealed that 50% of respondents … [Read more...]
Research Shows Gap Between Perceived and Actual Sleep Quality
Summary: New investigate highlights the discrepancy involving perceived and real sleep top quality, revealing that men and women typically misjudge their rest ordeals. Studies presented at CNS 2024 showcase solutions to explore and engineer goals, perhaps aiding those with sleep … [Read more...]