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Comment on Bits and pieces by Fat taxes introduced in Europe | Manse Medical

Fat taxes introduced in Europe | Manse Medical — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:01:03 +0000

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Comment on Snoring intensity and OSA by E. Keith Owens

E. Keith Owens — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 16:44:00 +0000

This study is the first to use polysomnography and sound measurements to demonstrate the relationship between snoring sounds and sleepiness..A study in the Dec. 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine shows that objectively measured snoring intensity is correlated with subjective sleepiness independent of the apnea-hypopnea index AHI in patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea OSA ..Results indicate that the sound intensity of objectively measured snoring in patients with OSA is independently correlated with subjective sleepiness as measured by the Epworth Sleepiness Scale ESS and subjective sleepiness is better explained by snoring intensity than by AHI.

Comment on Media and sleep by Tripura

Tripura — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:22:19 +0000

Very interesting indeed. Thanks for posting the video from Catalyst

Comment on Chill out and sleep by Tripura

Tripura — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:13:18 +0000

It is very interesting to note that sleep and body temperature (both core and shell temperature) are tightly related. The hypothesis of higher body temperatures in insomia can probably be used to help narcoleptics by direct manipulation of their skin and core body temperatures.

Sleep is a reward for some (insomia), a punishment for others (narcolepsy) and for the rest it is a sanction.

Comment on Tablets for OSA? by Tripura

Tripura — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 04:26:16 +0000

It is indeed very interesting to learn that researchers are trying to come up with medical therapy for sleep apnea.

After reading the blog I did a bit of google search to learn more about new treatments available for sleep apnea sufferers. Ampakines are compunds that modulate Glutamate receptors in the brain. This new group seems to be promising though still lot more research is required before it is approved for sleep apnea.

The following link has more details about these compounds (http://www.genengnews.com/gen-articles/new-treatments-for-sleep-apnea-sufferers/3150/)

Comment on Vmax Logic Tree by Tripura

Tripura — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 02:24:43 +0000

This website has a lecture about Lung function tests and how the results integrate with CT findings. There are some slides relevant to this blog.

http://www.thoracicrad.org/meetings/str2007/online_presentations.htm

Comment on Sniff Nasal Inspiratory Pressure by Tripura

Tripura — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:50:04 +0000

This is something new I have learnt.

Can this be used in ventilated patients on a weaning mode; particularly to assess cough reflex and ability to clear secretions.

Comment on Asthma and obesity by Tripura

Tripura — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 04:03:43 +0000

I would like to share one interesting website that has some very useful video lectures on asthma. All the lectures are very informative.
(http://www.asthma.partners.org/newfiles/AsthmaVideoStream.html).

Comment on Asthma and obesity by Tripura

Tripura — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 07:27:13 +0000

It is interesting to note that steroids are less effective in these patients. Wonder why??Is is possible that there is resistance to steroids at receptor level!!! (Just like resistance to insulin)

Comment on Australian the healthiest contry by 2020 by Tripura

Tripura — Wed, 26 May 2010 06:41:15 +0000

Interesting picture. I found this abstract in Annals of Neurology: Abdominal fat and dementia (http://au.wiley.com/WileyCDA/PressRelease/pressReleaseId-75217.html)

I totally agree with you. As someone said: "In minds crammed with thoughts, organs clogged with toxins, and bodies stiffened with neglect, there is just no space for anything else." Even brain is not spared.