Blog List – Modern
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Linked To Cardiovascular Disease
There are several types of sleep apnea that exist, but the most frequently diagnosed is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) which occurs when muscles relax in the throat causing an airway blockage. The blockage causes people to snore and/or wake up during the night multiple times. A victim to this disorde...
ASBA Helping Promote Arrowhead Koala With NFL Legends
“Dr. Rod Willey who is an American Sleep and Breathing Academy Diplomate/Board Member and founded Koala Centers for Sleep Disorders, has been my largest account since he started doing dental sleep medicine four years ago. In one amazing month he started 106 cases! Month in and month out, Dr. Willey’...
Medicare and Private Insurers Raise Rates For Sleep Apnea Dentistry
Sleep therapy continues to receive scrutiny by regulators and payors. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid have been monitoring patient outcomes and clinical yield for patients. There has been no formal announcement as to their findings however CPAP reimbursement continues to be cut while Oral Applianc...
Trucking, Railroad Regulators Hearing at Sleep Apnea Listening Session May 12 Highlights
FMCSA and FRA announced three public listening sessions to be held on May 12, 17, and 25, 2016, to solicit information on the prevalence of moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among individuals occupying safety sensitive positions in highway and rail transportation, and of its potential...
Reflection On Cardinals Legend Roy Green Entering Ring Of Honor
“I was bawling like a baby”, Roy Green said as he spoke of the moment he was first notified that the Arizona Cardinals would be inducting him in to the Ring of Honor. That is a respectable reaction considering what Michael Bidwell, President of the Arizona Cardinals, said about a place where only 15...
Miami Dolphins Coaching Legend Treated For Fluid Retention, Sleep Apnea
Miami Dolphins coaching legend Don Shula was hospitalized overnight May 3, 2016 after suffering from fluid retention and sleep apnea, according to his wife in a statement released by the team. It was confirmed to NFL Media that the 86 year old was treated and discharged by the Aventura Hospital and ...