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Snoring and disturbed sleep may increase cancer risk
People who snore and suffer from disturbed sleep may have a heightened risk of dying from cancer, a study has shown... .. Continue
MMH Sleep Center says sleep apnea is top on disorders
More than 40 million Americans are estimated to suffer from a chronic sleep disorder, and those at the Midland Memorial Hospital sleep lab say many disorders can be linked to major health problems... .. Continue
FMCSA Provides Glimpse of What Trucker Sleep Apnea Regulations May Look Like
In what the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) refers to as a "clerical error," the notice of proposed rules concerning sleep apnea of truck drivers was released and withdrawn on the same day in April.. .. Continue
Intoxicated captain snored as ship sailed towards beach
The captain of a giant cargo ship which hit West Cornwall at full pelt was sounding "increasingly intoxicated" before falling asleep on the bridge, investigators have revealed. .. Continue
Deadliest Danger Isn’t at the Rig but on the Road
After working 17 hours straight at a natural gas well in Ohio, Timothy Roth and three other crew members climbed into their company truck around 10 o’clock one night last July and began their four-hour drive back to their drilling service company’s shop in West Virginia. .. Continue
Oral Appliances are placed in the mouth and are worn much like an orthodontic appliance or sports mouth protector. They are worn during sleep to prevent the collapse of the tongue and soft tissues in the back of the throat so that the airway stays open during sleep. The appliances promote adequate air intake and help to provide normal sleep in people who snore and have a medical condition known as sleep apnea. Oral appliances can be used alone or in conjunction with other means of therapy such as continuous positive air pressure (CPAP). Determination of proper therapy can only be made by joint consultation of your dentist and sleep physician.