OtolaryngologyNarcolepsyDisordersSnoringSyndromeSinusDisturbancesAllergyInsomniaThroatAdultsPulmonologyRespiratoryUpper airwayAbnormalitiesDisorderCystic fibrosisSurgeryAsthmaHead and neckOtologyDiagnosis and treatmentDaytimeContinuous positiveConditionsFocusesMedicalPatientsClinicalCritical Care MedCardiovascular diseasesSpecialistsNational UniversitObesityBoard CertifiedTreatmentInternal MedicineSymptomsCPAPManagementSingapore
Otolaryngology12
- Otolaryngology, or ENT, is a highly focused specialty-but more and more ENT residents are choosing to deepen their expertise with fellowship training. (healthecareers.com)
- Each subspecialty in otolaryngology has its own culture, and every fellowship program will have a slightly different focus. (healthecareers.com)
- After completing his Otolaryngology residency in Singapore in 2006, he received a Ministry of Health's HMDP Award and pursued subspecialty training in Rhinology and Sinus Surgery as a clinical fellow at the Lahey Clinic, Massachusetts, USA. (nuh.com.sg)
- A/Prof Thong is currently the Director of Undergraduate Education (Otolaryngology), and an Associate Professor with the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, having previously served as department Deputy Director for Clinical Services. (nuh.com.sg)
- The Outcomes Research and Evidence-Based Medicine (OREBM) Committee of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation strives to assist our specialty in this endeavor. (entnet.org)
- The OREBM Committee has spent considerable time pondering that issue for otolaryngology as a specialty. (entnet.org)
- Note that only some areas of otolaryngology are listed-we are currently well represented with pediatric otolaryngologists, rhinologists, laryngologists, and sleep surgeons on the committee. (entnet.org)
- Jordan Virbalas, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Pediatric Otolaryngology subspecialty in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (OHNS) at the University of California, San Francisco. (ucsf.edu)
- Dr. Virbalas finished both his internship and otolaryngology - head and neck surgery residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, followed by a Pediatric Otolaryngology fellowship at the Children's Hospital in Aurora, Colorado. (ucsf.edu)
- The UAB Heersink School of Medicine is seeking a a dynamic, passionate and experienced leader with a proven track record across the spectrum of individual scholarship, collaborative clinical leadership, program development, educational excellence, successful faculty recruitment, and community engagement to serve as the next Chair for the Department of Otolaryngology. (acil.org)
- Otolaryngology is the oldest medical specialty in the United States, according to the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS). (nccmed.com)
- In this area, otolaryngology might cross over with other specialties, such as dermatology and oral surgery. (nccmed.com)
Narcolepsy7
- Sleep Medicine is an emerging subspecialty that deals with variety of sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea (in children and adults), insomnia (e.g. limit setting and psychophysiological insomnia), restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy and neurologic disorders that either affect sleep (e.g. seizure disorders, cerebrovascular accidents and neuromuscular disorders) or are diagnosed during sleep (e.g. (uth.edu)
- Those with suspected sleep apnoea or narcolepsy usually need to undergo sleep studies. (nni.com.sg)
- Some sleep disorders such as restless legs syndrome, obstructive sleep apnoea, narcolepsy and the parasomnias have a genetic component and may run in families. (nni.com.sg)
- Among the most important improvements are the approval of the new medication for treating excessive daytime sleepiness in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and narcolepsy, treatment of central sleep apnea with phrenic nerve stimulation, treatment of obstructive sleep apnea with hypoglossal nerve stimulation, and emerging evidence on possible medication treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. (eurekaselect.com)
- Technological advances are helping us break down diagnoses (e.g., further differentiating Narcolepsy into Type 1 and Type) and lead to novel ways of home sleep apnea testing (like peripheral arterial tonometry) and computerized interpretation of home sleep studies. (eurekaselect.com)
- The International Classification for Sleep Disorders- third edition (ICSD-3) has classified central disorders of hypersomnolence as, Narcolepsy type 1 and type 2, idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), Kleine-Levin syndrome (KLS), hypersomnia due to a medical or neurologic disorder, hypersomnia due to medication or substance, hypersomnia associated with psychiatric disorders, and insufficient sleep syndrome. (eurekaselect.com)
- A diagnosis of narcolepsy may be delayed if obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is considered the only condition. (medscape.com)
Disorders30
- Similarly assessment and treatment of sleep disorders is evident in health care and clinical centres, sometimes in partnership with universities. (wikipedia.org)
- Incorporated into the elective would be an outpatient experience in evaluating patients referred for a variety of sleep disorders. (uth.edu)
- You will learn how to take a detailed sleep history and physical and how to manage many of sleep disorders. (uth.edu)
- This subspecialty of otolaryngic medicine covers the management of "atopic" or allergic disorders affecting various sites of the human body. (palmettosurgerycenter.com)
- This subspecialty of otolaryngic medicine addresses various sleep disorders, the most prevalent being Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS). (palmettosurgerycenter.com)
- According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), sleep disorders affect approximately 40 million people in the United States. (myadvancedsleepcenter.com)
- Sleep specialists are trained in the diagnosis, management, treatment, and prevention of sleep disorders and sleep problems. (myadvancedsleepcenter.com)
- According to the National Institutes of Health, 50 to 70 million Americans are affected by chronic sleep disorders and intermittent sleep problems that can significantly diminish health, alertness and safety. (myadvancedsleepcenter.com)
- The Institute of Medicine recently estimated in its report, Sleep Disorders and Sleep Deprivation: An Unmet Public Health Problem, that "hundreds of billions of dollars a year are spent on direct medical costs related to sleep disorders such as doctor visits, hospital services, prescriptions, and over-the-counter medications. (myadvancedsleepcenter.com)
- In fact, the overwhelming majority of people with sleep disorders are undiagnosed and untreated. (myadvancedsleepcenter.com)
- Pulmonary medicine is the subspecialty of internal medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and management of disorders of the respiratory system, including the lungs, upper airways, thoracic cavity, and chest wall. (acponline.org)
- Although most common respiratory problems are treated by general internists and other specialty physicians, internists practicing pulmonary medicine (often referred to as "pulmonologists") are frequently called upon to help diagnose unknown disorders and assist in managing difficult, unusual, or complicated diseases of the respiratory system. (acponline.org)
- Your physician may then refer you to a Sleep Disorders Centre for a thorough evaluation of your problem. (kkh.com.sg)
- Dr Eng is a Ear, Nose and Throat surgeon with subspeciality focus on Ear-Hearing-Balance as well as Throat-Voice Disorders. (healthbridge-intl.com)
- Besides the management of ear- hearing and voice related disorders, Dr Eng also maintains his clinical interest in managing nose-sinus, obstructive sleep apnoea, thyroid and salivary gland as well as childhood related conditions throughout his years of surgical practice. (healthbridge-intl.com)
- Sleep disorders are sleep-related disturbances due to underlying medical problems, lifestyle and environmental factors which usually cause sleep disruption, leading to insufficient or poor quality sleep. (nni.com.sg)
- Sleep Disorders - How to prevent? (nni.com.sg)
- Patients who are unable to sleep without sleeping pills may need to be referred to a sleep disorders clinic. (nni.com.sg)
- Examples of sleep disorders associated with abnormal movements are restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder, in which excessive leg jerking before or during sleep causes insomnia or excessive daytime sleepiness. (nni.com.sg)
- Sleep medicine is defined by Wikipedia as a medical specialty or subspecialty devoted to the diagnosis and therapy of sleep disturbances and disorders. (sleepapneatherapist.com)
- Leyla Akanli, MD, a board-certified pediatrician, pediatric pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist provides a family-centered approach to treating sleep disorders. (healthysleepclub.com)
- SGS serves the needs of physicians and dentists interested in screening, diagnosing and treating sleep apnea and other upper airway disorders, and is the only provider of a complete suite of solutions starting with continuing education courses and in-office training, screening, diagnostic instrumentation, and home sleep testing devices. (eccovision.net)
- We believe that the contributions of this book authored by international and respected experts will be useful to the respiratory and sleep medicine clinicians, whose efforts are still needed in treating and improving the quality and length of life in patients with complex sleep disorders. (eurekaselect.com)
- Ultimately, this textbook will improve the standard of sleep medicine and benefit patients suffering from sleep disorders. (eurekaselect.com)
- Pulmonology is a medical specialty that focuses on diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the lungs and respiratory system. (drjasdeepsidana.com)
- Education about pediatric sleep disorders is limited in US medical schools. (medscape.com)
- Attempts are under way to improve awareness of sleep disorders and their impact on the health of children with obesity. (medscape.com)
- For patient education resources, see the Sleep Disorders Center . (medscape.com)
- Prior to joining SBCC, Dr Tang held the position of Deputy Head of the Department of Paediatric Medicine, Head and Senior Consultant of the Respiratory Medicine Service and Medical Director of the Sleep Disorders Centre, KK Women's and Children's Hospital. (sbcc.sg)
- Common conditions managed by Dr Tang include asthma and lung disorders, sleep disorders, and allergy disorders. (sbcc.sg)
Snoring11
- His other area of clinical interest is in patients with snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. (nuh.com.sg)
- Research similarly revolves around sino-nasal conditions (especially nasal polyps and chronic sinusitis), and snoring and sleep apnea (including running trials with A*Star to develop better ways of monitoring such patients). (nuh.com.sg)
- The tongue may fall back into the throat when sleeping on the back and contribute to snoring. (kkh.com.sg)
- Mild or intermittent snoring may be a result of medications (like sedatives to help you sleep) or alcohol that induces relaxation of the upper airway muscles. (kkh.com.sg)
- As nasal obstruction increases the frequency of snoring and sleep-disordered breathing, oral medications prescribed or recommended by your physician are available to help you breathe through your nose during sleep. (kkh.com.sg)
- CPAP is not usually prescribed for snoring unless there is associated apnoea. (kkh.com.sg)
- Dental appliances that hold the jaw in a forward protrusive position during sleep have also been used to treat snoring. (kkh.com.sg)
- Sleep Group Solutions also now offers then latest screening and diagnostic equipment solutions to the medical market for patients with allergy, sinus congestion, rhinitis, deviated septum, nasal polyps, snoring, nasal trauma, and sleep apnea with the Eccovision Acoustic Diagnostic Imaging System. (eccovision.net)
- The spectrum of sleep disordered breathing ranges from habitual snoring, to upper airway resistance syndrome, to obstructive sleep apnea, and to obstructive apnea/hypoventilation syndrome. (medscape.com)
- Sleep-disordered breathing specialists diagnose and treat conditions, such as snoring or obstructive sleep apnea, in which breathing is interrupted during sleep, resulting in symptoms of fatigue, irritability and high blood pressure. (healthgrades.com)
- The patient's bed partner reports loud snoring, breathing interruptions, or both during the patient's sleep. (medscape.com)
Syndrome4
- We provide specialized medical care, resources, support, and advocacy for children with Down syndrome from birth through age 22 and regularly make referrals to other specialty clinics at Boston Children's, depending on a child's needs. (childrenshospital.org)
- Not only that, areas such as chronic insomnia and restless legs syndrome show promise for precision medicine application, especially after the identification of genetic markers and application of our understanding of the pharmacogenetics of commonly used medications in sleep medicine. (eurekaselect.com)
- The presence of sleep-disordered breathing is an additional risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity in obese individuals and has been independently linked to metabolic syndrome. (medscape.com)
- There are well-documented associations with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or hypoxia, polycystic ovary syndrome , and psoriasis, among others. (medscape.com)
Sinus3
- Therefore, apart from treating general ear, throat and neck conditions, A/Prof Thong's particular area of specialty is that of the nose and sinus (e.g. nasal allergy, nasal obstruction, nose bleeding, sinus infections, polyps). (nuh.com.sg)
- Most of us toss and turn a lot, as there doesn't seem to be a best sleeping position for sinus drainage that both frees our airways and helps us settle down to get the rejuvenating shuteye we need. (entandallergy.com)
- We talked with two experts who share ideas for not only how to sleep well with sinus issues, but also what you should be paying attention to during the day to minimize them, the best sleeping positions for sinus drainage, and when to seek medical help. (entandallergy.com)
Disturbances3
- Left untreated, long term sleep disturbances decrease quality of life and can lead to increased morbidity and mortality. (nni.com.sg)
- Lifestyle factors such as excessive caffeine consumption, lack of regular exercise, poor stress management and smoking all contribute to sleep disturbances. (nni.com.sg)
- The RDI is defined as the average number of respiratory disturbances (obstructive apneas, hypopneas, and respiratory event-related arousals [RERAs]) per hour. (medscape.com)
Allergy5
- SGS has created a new Medical Division targeting ENT, Plastics, Allergy specialties and sub-specialties lead by the consulting of Karen Davidson MSA, M.Ed., MSN, RN. (eccovision.net)
- With 20 years of industry experience in various roles in the ENT, Allergy, Sleep Medicine, and Plastic Surgery markets, and several years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse and Flight Nurse in the United States Air Force Reserves, Karen has a proven track record of growing, transforming and leading businesses that partner with customers to innovate and solve complex patient problems. (eccovision.net)
- Dr. Kumar Ramlall is a Pediatric Respirologist with particular expertise in Allergy (both Adult and Pediatric), Asthma, and Sleep Medicine including Obstructive Sleep Apnea. (arcnetwork.ca)
- Thereafter, he trained in Pediatrics along with one year in Allergy and Adult Respirology at McMaster University before completing his Pediatric Respirology and Sleep training at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. (arcnetwork.ca)
- Dr Jenny Tang Poh Lin is a Paediatrician at SBCC Baby & Child Clinic with a special interest in Asthma, Lung, Sleep and Allergy. (sbcc.sg)
Insomnia2
- Insomnia refers to difficulty falling or staying asleep, or a perception of unrefreshing sleep. (nni.com.sg)
- Most patients with insomnia can be managed with lifestyle modifications and medication, and do not usually need a sleep study. (nni.com.sg)
Throat1
- Prior to starting his private practice, Dr Eng served as a consultant surgeon where he helped develop the Ear & Hearing service and provided sub-specialty care in Voice and Throat management. (healthbridge-intl.com)
Adults2
- Sleeping problems often go undiagnosed and untreated and can occur in people of all ages, including children, teenagers, young adults, middle-aged adults, and seniors. (myadvancedsleepcenter.com)
- Adults need an average of 8 hours of sleep (Range of 6 - 10 hours). (nni.com.sg)
Pulmonology2
- More recently Pulmonology has developed methods for identifying sleep-disordered breathing, such as obstructive sleep apnea. (wikipedia.org)
- Pulmonology is the area of medicine that deals will the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases and illnesses of the respiratory system which includes the lungs and other organs that help us breathe. (oladoc.com)
Respiratory7
- Some pulmonologists practice in dedicated pulmonary medicine practices or as part of a multidisciplinary group practice and provide consultative services for other physicians and follow patients with respiratory disease longitudinally. (acponline.org)
- Dr. Sidana is an expert in treating lung and respiratory system conditions such as pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, severe chest infections, and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, including emphysema. (drjasdeepsidana.com)
- Pulmonologists are experts in respiratory medicine and work to help patients with conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung cancer, and pneumonia. (drjasdeepsidana.com)
- Most likely, complex interactions between obesity-related mechanical factors affecting lung function, altered respiratory drive, and sleep-disordered breathing contribute to the pathophysiology of OHS. (medscape.com)
- Some of the most common clinical focuses include Otologic Conditions & Procedures, Upper Respiratory Conditions and Sleep Apnea. (healthline.com)
- The indices commonly used to assess sleep disordered breathing (SDB) are the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and the respiratory disturbance index (RDI). (medscape.com)
- Polysomnography (PSG) shows more than 5 scoreable respiratory events (eg, apneas, hypopneas, RERAs) per hour of sleep and/or evidence of respiratory effort during all or a portion of each respiratory event. (medscape.com)
Upper airway1
- In OSA, the upper airway collapses repeatedly during sleep. (ndcs.com.sg)
Abnormalities1
- Reconstructive surgery is a medical specialty that aims to correct physical defects or abnormalities caused by various factors such as congenital anomalies, injuries, illnesses, or aging. (plasticsurgery-cosmetology.com)
Disorder7
- REM sleep behavior disorder, central apnea syndromes). (uth.edu)
- n to any sleep disorder treatment. (myadvancedsleepcenter.com)
- OSA is a potentially serious disorder, in which one's breathing is interrupted during sleep resulting in a drop in oxygen levels in the body. (kkh.com.sg)
- When a child has a sleep disorder, overall health suffers and so does the family dynamic and sleep quality of siblings and parents. (healthysleepclub.com)
- As the medical director of the Peyton Manning Childrens Sleep Disorder Center at St.Vincent she works closely with her colleagues at the Pediatric Pulmonary Center and other specialists at PMCH to help prevent and treat chronic health problems that can evolve from having a sleep disorder. (healthysleepclub.com)
- Our sleep specialists and sleep center team will work with you to comprehensively diagnosis and treat your sleep disorder so you can get the quality sleep that you need. (entandallergy.com)
- Another current sleep disorder, medical or neurologic disorder, medication use, or substance use does not better account for the patient's condition. (medscape.com)
Cystic fibrosis1
- Diseases commonly evaluated and treated by pulmonologists include asthma, chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD), emphysema, lung cancer, interstitial and occupational lung diseases, complex lung and pleural infections including tuberculosis, pulmonary hypertension, and cystic fibrosis. (acponline.org)
Surgery6
- Sub-specialty: Otology/Neuro-otology - areas of special interest include acoustic neuroma surgery, mastoid/middle ear surgery, facial nerve surgery, skull base surgery, and vertigo & tinnitus management. (onedaymd.com)
- Richard Novak, MD is a Stanford physician board certified in anesthesiology and internal medicine.Dr. Novak is an Adjunct Clinical Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine at Stanford University, the Medical Director at Waverley Surgery Center in Palo Alto, California, and a member of the Associated Anesthesiologists Medical Group in Palo Alto, California. (theanesthesiaconsultant.com)
- Plastic surgery is a specialized field of medicine that aims to repair or improve various physical deformities affecting different parts of the body such as the skin, musculoskeletal system, cranial and craniofacial structures, hand, limbs, breast, trunk, and external genitalia. (plasticsurgery-cosmetology.com)
- Aesthetic surgery is a specialized field of medicine that offers a range of minimally invasive and non-invasive treatments to help patients improve their physical appearance and enhance their self-confidence. (plasticsurgery-cosmetology.com)
- Cosmetic surgery is a medical specialty that involves surgical and medical procedures designed to enhance a person's appearance. (plasticsurgery-cosmetology.com)
- A substantial amount of time will be spent on basic surgery, emergency medicine, critical care, and anesthesia training within the first year. (nccmed.com)
Asthma1
- Trouble sleeping can reduce the overall quality of life and a chronic lack of sleep may worsen the severity of certain medical conditions, including epilepsy, asthma, and heart disease. (myadvancedsleepcenter.com)
Head and neck2
- This specialty of medicine deals with the management of medical and surgical diseases of the head and neck. (palmettosurgerycenter.com)
- This subspecialty of otolaryngic medicine includes cosmetic procedures of the head and neck. (palmettosurgerycenter.com)
Otology1
- Neurotology/Otology: This specialty includes disease of the ear impacting balance and hearing. (medicalaid.org)
Diagnosis and treatment1
- We offer diagnosis and treatment in over 70 specialties and subspecialties, as well as programs, services, and support to help you stay well throughout your lifetime. (bmc.org)
Daytime1
- Sleep apnea and daytime sleepiness can be aggravated by the use of alcohol, sedating antihistamines, CNS depressants, and some over-the-counter cold preparations. (medscape.com)
Continuous positive1
- Dr. Gunnlaugsson is Board Certified in Sleep Medicine and is proficient in diagnosing and treating OSAS with both surgical techniques and by intiating CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) devices. (palmettosurgerycenter.com)
Conditions3
- In the UK and US this manifests itself in research centres which often have sleep laboratories where the sleep patterns and conditions of individuals can be observed, as well as the effect of various treatments. (wikipedia.org)
- A sleep study is frequently required to evaluate these conditions. (nni.com.sg)
- Sleep apnea and other sleep disordered breathing conditions affect so many lives. (sleepapneatherapist.com)
Focuses1
- Dermatology is a branch of medicine that focuses on the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases that affect the skin, scalp, nails, and other related surfaces. (plasticsurgery-cosmetology.com)
Medical15
- Clinical and medical professionals have taken less interest in the causes and consequences of good and poor sleep. (wikipedia.org)
- In order to provide evidence for this medical specialty, sleep epidemiology provides data on the incidence and prevalence of good and poor sleep. (wikipedia.org)
- A sleep specialist is a medical doctor who has completed additional education and training in the field of sleep medicine. (myadvancedsleepcenter.com)
- Compounding the problem is the fact that most people know when to seek medical help for physical discomfort such as fever or pain-but sleep problems are often overlooked or ignored. (myadvancedsleepcenter.com)
- The partial obstruction can lead to complete airway obstruction - a medical condition called obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). (kkh.com.sg)
- Before entering medical school, I worked as an emergency medicine technician. (nemours.org)
- ENT is the oldest medical specialty in the United States. (bestentdoctor.nyc)
- He then began his career in medicine, obtaining his medical degree from Weill-Cornell Medical College, New York, New York. (ucsf.edu)
- For the longest time, sleep medicine was seen to be something that was practiced by medical doctors. (sleepapneatherapist.com)
- HOLLYWOOD, FL, 10 April, 2017-Sleep Group Solutions (SGS), a privately held medical/dental instrumentation company announces the introduction of the Eccovision Acoustic Diagnostic Imaging System to the medical market. (eccovision.net)
- He has been practicing medicine for over two decades, receiving his medical degree from the prestigious Armed Forces Medical College in Pune, India. (drjasdeepsidana.com)
- Neurology is one of the most exciting & challenging sub-specialties of the medical field. (your-neurologist.com)
- She concurently serves as Clinical Instructor in Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School and Clinical Educator in Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine. (skh.com.sg)
- These four other societies issued a joint statement in September saying that they will apply to the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) to request an independent cardiology board that follows a "new competency-based approach to continuous certification - one that harnesses the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to sustain professional excellence and care for cardiovascular patients effectively. (medscape.com)
- The AHA joins the consortium to submit the application to the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) requesting an independent medical board for cardiovascular medicine. (medscape.com)
Patients6
- ACP advocates on behalf of internal medicine physicians and their patients on a number of timely issues. (acponline.org)
- I try to make a difference by staying educated on the best pulmonary and sleep medicine management and treatments for my patients, as well as participating in research studies to explore additional management strategies. (nemours.org)
- But should the "latest and greatest" be what drives which research areas are pursued, instead of perhaps targeting the specific areas where new knowledge or data on comparative effectiveness would be more beneficial to our patients and our specialty? (entnet.org)
- The Academy and the OREBM Committee are exploring ways to tie financial support to study prioritized research areas for the benefit of future patients and our specialty as a whole. (entnet.org)
- A CPAP machine is basically a device that provides a constant flow of air to help patients with obstructive sleep apnea keep their airway open while they sleep. (sleepapneatherapist.com)
- We have potential tools in some areas of sleep medicine, such as obstructive sleep apnea, that can be used as part of a strategy for deep phenotyping of patients in precision medicine. (eurekaselect.com)
Clinical3
- With this charge in mind, the OREBM aims to: Highlight relevant, current research data that can assist the otolaryngologist with patient decision-making and Guide research efforts into clinical areas that will most benefit our specialty based on identified gaps in evidence and emerging clinical importance. (entnet.org)
- The Anesthesia Consultant is written by Richard Novak, MD, an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine at Stanford University. (theanesthesiaconsultant.com)
- [ 1 , 2 ] The development of this clinical subspecialty along with accelerated patient- and laboratory-based research have allowed for a greater understanding of the nature and consequences of genetic or metabolic aberrations on immature liver structure and function. (medscape.com)
Critical Care Med2
- Dr. Amy Blanchard, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in Augusta, GA. Dr. Blanchard has extensive experience in Sleep Apnea. (healthgrades.com)
- Compare Dr. Blanchard with our nearby Critical Care Medicine Specialists at Doctors Hospital. (healthgrades.com)
Cardiovascular diseases1
- Sleep epidemiology has provided evidence for the association between sleep and various diseases, particularly metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. (wikipedia.org)
Specialists2
- Our sleep specialists will help you fit, adjust and properly use your CPAP device so you feel rested, energized and ready for the day. (healthysleepclub.com)
- Compare with other Sleep Apnea specialists. (healthgrades.com)
National Universit1
- A/Prof Thong graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, National University of Singapore in 1996. (nuh.com.sg)
Obesity1
- Obesity is a growing problem in American children and one that carries serious metabolic and cardiopulmonary consequences, including an increased risk of sleep-disordered breathing. (medscape.com)
Board Certified1
- Mary Alexis Iaccarino, MD, is a board-certified physiatrist with sub-specialty training in brain injury medicine. (brainline.org)
Treatment1
- Abnormal behaviour in sleep often does not require specific treatment unless there is risk of injury, or if the abnormal movements disrupt sleep. (nni.com.sg)
Internal Medicine2
- ACP's annual internal medicine meeting will be in Boston, MA, from April 18-20, 2024. (acponline.org)
- The ABCVM would be independent of the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), the current organization providing maintenance of certification for cardiologists along with 20 other internal medicine subspecialties. (medscape.com)
Symptoms1
- Stimulants to help the patient stay awake or alert, and antidepressants which help alleviate the symptoms of cataplexy, hypnagogic hallucinations and sleep paralysis may be used on its own or in combination to manage the symptoms. (kkh.com.sg)
CPAP1
- People who have sleep apnea report that CPAP masks and machines provide life-changing relief from grogginess and fatigue. (healthysleepclub.com)
Management1
- Cheong CS, Loke W, Thong MKT, Toh ST, Lee CH. The Emerging Role of Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy in the Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. (nuh.com.sg)
Singapore1
- Tele-consultation (outside of Singapore) is only applicable for Sub Specialty Follow up. (sbcc.sg)