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Posted on January 05, 2021
Meghna Dassani DMD
Can My Child Do Telemedicine for Sleep Problems?
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many parents have learned to love telemedicine. Telemedicine keeps kids out of offices where they might catch a virus, i...
Continue ReadingPosted on June 22, 2020
Meghna Dassani DMD
Israeli Researchers Develop New OSA Screening Tool
Researchers in Israel have developed a new screening tool that combines pulse oximetry with an AI app to provide medical professionals with a low-cost method for identifyin...
Continue ReadingPosted on March 26, 2021
Meghna Dassani DMD
Need to Get More Exercise? Treat the Sleep Issue First.
When you have obstructive sleep apnea, you get used to everyone telling you to exercise. Reducing body fat can improve OSA. OSA causes cardiovascular problems –...
Continue ReadingPosted on January 05, 2021
Meghna Dassani DMD
New Study Shows Link between OSA Treatments and Healthy Hearts
A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has shown h...
Continue ReadingPosted on June 15, 2020
Meghna Dassani DMD
Pandemic Parenting: How Much are Your Kids Sleeping?
If you’re like most families in North America, the last few months have been chaotic. Kids have gone from rigid bedtimes and wakeups to a more freeform schedule. ...
Continue ReadingPosted on June 22, 2020
Meghna Dassani DMD
Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Screening is Especially Important for Patients with Sickle Cell Disease
While all patients should receive regular screenings for obstructive sleep apnea, these screenings are especially important...
Continue ReadingPosted on January 05, 2021
Meghna Dassani DMD
Teens Can’t Get to Sleep? VR Could Help!
Does your teenager wake up tired? Do they complain that they have trouble falling asleep because they can’t stop thinking? Have you tried every home remedy you can fi...
Continue ReadingPosted on March 26, 2021
Meghna Dassani DMD
Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea Improves Mental Health
Yet another study has shown a clear link between getting screened and treated for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and better mental health. Continue Reading
Posted on January 05, 2021
Meghna Dassani DMD
Who is a Good Candidate for Oral Appliance Therapy for OSA?
Many people try CPAP therapy when they’re first diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). If they have trouble using the CPAP, then they become candidates for ora...
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