Thursday, October 29, 2009

Making the most of expiring health insurance

Making the most of expiring health insurance
A health reporter talks about how you can prioritize the use of your employer's insurance if you believe you're in danger of losing it.

Common Surgical Procedure Effective Treatment For Sleep Apnea For Some Patients
According to research recently published by an Oregon Health & Science University scientist, a form of surgery called uvopalatopharyngoplasty is effective for treating certain patients who suffer from sleep apnea, one of the most common sleep disorders. The research, conducted in collaboration with scientists at the Mayo Clinic, is published in the September issue of the Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

Patients With Allergic Rhinitis And Obstructive Sleep Apnea Plagued By Stress, Fatigue
Patients who suffer from both allergic rhinitis and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may experience escalated symptoms of stress and fatigue. In a paper presented at the 2009 American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in San Diego, researchers studied 34 people who were diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. Among them, 12 people were classified in the allergic rhinitis group and 22 people in the control group.

Sleep Linked to Infertility

Pilot Fatigue to Blame?

Sleep Paralysis Gets Screentime – But Not as a Horror Flick