Early in her career, neurosurgeon Aviva Abosch, MD, PhD, began receiving surprising feedback from Parkinson’s patients on whom she had operated. “They would come back to my clinic and say, ‘Thanks for your help with my tremor, but I really want to thank you for helping my sleep.'"
Many people are unaware of the potential long-term complications associated with obstructive sleep apnea, including its link to pulmonary hypertension.
It’s normal to want to be informed. Given all of the disruption of the past two years, along with recent current events, many of us have spent more time checking the news and social media for the latest.
We’ve all experienced the boosts in mood, health and productivity that a refreshing night of slumber grants. Yet finding the time to snooze can be a struggle.
Untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can lead to serious health issues. It has been linked to high blood pressure, heart rhythm problems, heart attacks, strokes, diabetes control issues, decreased seizure threshold and exacerbation of chronic pain issues.
