William Charles Dement – Father of Sleep Medicine

William Charles Dement – Father of Sleep Medicine

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...
Possible Sleep Deprivation Treatment… Fruit Flies?

Possible Sleep Deprivation Treatment… Fruit Flies?

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...
How Sleep Affects Your Immunity

How Sleep Affects Your Immunity

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...
Link between obesity and sleep loss

Link between obesity and sleep loss

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...
How Electronics Affect Sleep

How Electronics Affect Sleep

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,...
Additional Safety Precautions

Additional Safety Precautions

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...
Sleep Guidelines During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Sleep Guidelines During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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...
CPAP use and spreading COVID-19 – what should I do?

CPAP use and spreading COVID-19 – what should I do?

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...
COVID-19, Sleep Apnea, and CPAP Therapy Q&A

COVID-19, Sleep Apnea, and CPAP Therapy Q&A

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)...
Sleep Apnea is Different for Women

Sleep Apnea is Different for Women

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....
Continued Use of CPAP with COVID-19

Continued Use of CPAP with COVID-19

If a patient is suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19, we suggest assessing the risks and benefits of continuing to use a PAP (CPAP/BPAP) device at home. WHAT ARE THE RISKS OF CONTINUING PAP THERAPY? There may be an increased risk of transmission of COVID-19 to...
Temporary Clinic Closures – COVID 19 Response

Temporary Clinic Closures – COVID 19 Response

Due to the recent outbreak of the COVID-19 a.k.a Novel Coronavirus, we have decided to temporarily close our offices starting March 23, 2020 until further notice. If you require our assistance please contact us at: (800) 732-7985 info@clinicalsleep.com One of our team...
Snap Back Into September (Now) With These Sleep Easy Tips

Snap Back Into September (Now) With These Sleep Easy Tips

This week, we are taking you Beyond The Forecast, giving you more than just the weather to make the most of this last official long weekend of the summer. While the summer season is cherished for extended sunshine and longer nights to enjoy, it can also take a toll on...
September 20-25, 2019: World Sleep 2019

September 20-25, 2019: World Sleep 2019

World Sleep 2019 is a full scientific congress on sleep medicine and research taking place from September 20-25, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. Our sleep congresses bring sleep professionals from more than 75 countries together to advance sleep health worldwide. The...
Sleep Apnea Can Have Deadly Consequences

Sleep Apnea Can Have Deadly Consequences

By Jane E. Brody The condition is on the rise because the most frequent cause is obesity, which continues its unrelenting climb among American adults. Although the woman in her 50s had been effectively treated for depression, she remained plagued by symptoms that...
How To Breath Better Until Wildfire Smoke Clears

How To Breath Better Until Wildfire Smoke Clears

The O2 Curve provides superior protection from PM 2.5 particles, dust, germs, pollen and other airborne contaminants. The reusable mask features adjustable straps to provide a comfortable and well-fitting design for all face shapes. Clinical Sleep Solutions is proud...
June 24, 2019: We Are Moving!

June 24, 2019: We Are Moving!

EFFECTIVE June 24, 2019, Clinical Sleep Solutions will be at their permanent North Vancouver location: Clinical Sleep Solutions (Centreview building)#350 – 138 East 13th,North Vancouver, BC V7L 0E5 All of our services including days (Monday to Friday) and hours...
April 16, 2019: Tired of Feeling Tired?

April 16, 2019: Tired of Feeling Tired?

Tired of Feeling Tired? Common Sleep Disorders and What You Can Do to Get a Better Night’s Sleep.SpeakerCox Tan-Ngo BSc., RRT – Cox Tan-Ngo is a Registered Respiratory Therapist with a Bachelor of Science Degree inCardiopulmonary Sciences from Northeastern University....
April 7, 2019: Vitality Health & Wellness Expo

April 7, 2019: Vitality Health & Wellness Expo

Sunday April 7 at 1 PM – 4 PM Vitality Health & Wellness Expo – White Rock Community Centre 15154 Russell Ave, White Rock, BC Notes by White Rock BIA Vitality: Health & Wellness Expo is a FREE to the public event where you can connect with our...
Overlap Syndrome

Overlap Syndrome

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is very common leading to frequent physician visits and hospitalizations and become the 3rd leading cause of death in the U.S. COPD is the only major disease among the top 10 that continues to increase. Because of the long...
March 15, 2019:World Sleep Day

March 15, 2019:World Sleep Day

World Sleep Day is an annual event, intended to be a celebration of sleep and a call to action on important issues related to sleep, including medicine, education, social aspects and driving. It is organized by the World Sleep Day Committee of World Sleep Society...
March 10 to 16, 2019: Sleep Awareness Week

March 10 to 16, 2019: Sleep Awareness Week

Join the National Sleep Foundation in celebrating its annual Sleep Awareness Week, March 10 to 16, 2019. This year’s theme “Begin with Sleep” highlights the importance of good sleep health for individuals to best achieve their personal, family, and professional goals....
Sleep Apnea and Atrial Fibrillation

Sleep Apnea and Atrial Fibrillation

Did you know? Sleep apnea is linked to AFib, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, heart failure, and sudden cardiac death. About half of patients with AFib also have sleep apnea. Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is an abnormal heart rhythm that affects 33.5 million...
April 6, 2019: UBC CPD 7th Annual BC Obesity Summit

April 6, 2019: UBC CPD 7th Annual BC Obesity Summit

This meeting serves as a forum to connect health care practitioners who have a specific interest in caring for the obese patient. Expert and guest speakers from the obesity discipline will review a broad range of topics on obesity and bariatrics.