William Charles Dement (July 29, 1928 – June 17, 2020) was an American sleep researcher and founder of the Sleep Research Center at Stanford University. He was a leading authority on sleep, sleep deprivation and the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders such as...
Antioxidant that allows fruit flies to live without sleep could provide a possible treatment for sleep deprivation in humans Insects suffered build-up of ROS in their guts when they were sleep-deprived These flies then died after 20 days, half of their normal 40-day...
This content was created by the National Sleep Foundation When it comes to your health, sleep plays an important role. While more sleep won’t necessarily prevent you from getting sick, skimping on it could adversely affect your immune system, leaving you susceptible...
Can staying up late make you fat? A growing body of research has suggested that poor sleep quality is linked to an increased risk of obesity by deregulating appetite, which in turn leads to more calorie consumption. But a new study published this week in PLOS Biology...
Our world is full of gadgets. For both work and entertainment, technology use is increasingly popular, and the evening hours are no exception. For example, a recent poll by the National Sleep Foundation found that 95% of people use some type of computer, video game,...
Clinical Sleep Solutions has been working hard to reevaluate our protocols to ensure the safety of our staff and our valued customers as we enter this post-COVID period. It is still and will always be our top priority to reduce the risk and spread of this highly...
The novel coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) has brought the world into uncharted waters. Whole countries are on lockdown, the economy has ground to a halt, and many people are afraid for themselves and their loved ones. With such unprecedented changes coming on so...
If I have symptoms of the coronavirus, will using CPAP spread the virus to others? Current evidence suggests that the virus that causes COVID-19 spreads between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). It is transmitted through...
If I have symptoms of the coronavirus, should I continue using my CPAP? If you have symptoms of the coronavirus, you should isolate yourself in a separate bedroom and use a separate bathroom, if available. In this “recovery room,” you can continue to use CPAP while...
Do I have a higher risk of getting coronavirus because I have sleep apnea? There is no evidence linking sleep apnea with coronavirus risk. People who have a higher risk for severe illness from the coronavirus include: Those who are 65 years of age or older Those who...
Hear from Dr. Raj Dasgupta as he answers questions about COVID-19 and sleep, submitted by the public to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Dr. Dasgupta covers topics such as CPAP use at home, cleaning CPAP, ventilators, and medication usage. Rajkumar (Raj)...
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN THE SCIENCE OF HEALTH Sleep Apnea Is Different for Women by Claudia Wallis Picture, if you will, your typical sleep apnea sufferer. Chances are he is middle-aged and overweight and snores like a freight train. Note the male pronoun....