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Obstructive Sleep Apnea may be associated with Periodontitis-related Oral Cavity Microbiome
Published on Mar 16,2021 |
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Recent evidence has highlighted important associations between obstructive sleep apnea and the microbiome. Although the intricacies of the pathophysiologic mechanisms are not well understood, available evidence suggests a bidirectional relationship between OSA and microbiota composition.
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Regular Marijuana Use and Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Recipe for Disaster During Sedation
Published on Jan 11,2021 |
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In a retrospective study published in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association (2019; 119:307-311), researchers concluded that more sedation medications may very well be required during procedures for patients that regularly use marijuana.
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OSA Doesn’t Discriminate
Published on Dec 29,2020 |
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Understanding gender-specific factors can improve health outcomes for women With nearly 30 million Americans suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and an estimated 80% of cases remaining undiagnosed,1 this sleep breathing disorder is a deadly disease of epidemic proportions. More people suffer from OSA than Diabetes.
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea and COVID-19 – Is There a Common Risk Factor?
Published on Dec 29,2020 |
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Treatment for respiratory depression related to COVID-19 and Obstructive Sleep Apnea is the same – Oxygen. This is no coincidence. Oxygen is the catalyst, without which life would cease to exist. Oxygen plays a critical role in cellular respiration, the energy-producing engine that drives the metabolisms of all living beings.
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Guidance for Elective Oral/Dental Surgery for Patients who have had COVID-19
Published on Dec 29,2020 |
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Since dentists are able to continue to perform elective surgeries while the COVID-19 pandemic continues, determining the optimal timing of procedures for patients who have recovered from COVID-19 infection and the appropriate level of preoperative evaluation are challenging given the current lack of evidence or precedent.
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