News tagged with snoring
Urine test for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea possible
Dec 07, 2009 |
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Researchers at the University of Chicago have discovered a technique that is able to determine whether a child has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or habitual snoring by screening their urine.
A mobile phone or an MP3 player tells if you're sleeping soundly
Nov 19, 2009 |
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Finnish researcher Väinö Virtanen has developed a method for analysing snoring sounds by using a PC with a microphone connection and a wireless microphone. The objective was to create an application that could be used ...
Minimally invasive procedure effective for treating snoring
Oct 05, 2009 |
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Radiofrequency ablation, a procedure that uses heat to shrink the tissue of the soft palate, is an effective and minimally invasive procedure that can be used to treat patients who snore.
Snoring pregnant women at higher risk for gestational diabetes
Jun 11, 2009 |
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If you are pregnant and your mate complains your frequent snoring is rattling the bedroom windows, you may have bigger problems than an annoyed, sleep-deprived partner.
Study shows heavy snoring is an independent risk factor for carotid atherosclerosis
Sep 01, 2008 |
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A study in the Sept. 1 issue of the journal Sleep shows that objectively measured heavy snoring is an independent risk factor for early carotid atherosclerosis, which may progress to be associated with stroke.
Kids with pets grow up to be snorers
Aug 22, 2008 |
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A predisposition to adult snoring can be established very early in life. Research published today in BioMed Central's open access journal Respiratory Research describes possible childhood risk factors, including exposure to ani ...
