| Physicians OnlyEarwax plays an important role in keeping us healthy. We may not always be aware of the benefits, but earwax actually helps protect our bodies against bacteria. The scientific name, cerumen, is produced by the outermost part of the ear canal. The study done in this article outlines 37...Read More
| Sleep Aches, Sleep ApneaTraumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant cause of disability and death in the United States and worldwide. Each year, it is estimated that there are between 1.6 – 3 million cases. Head injuries are usually caused by falls, motor vehicle accidents, impact from an object or assaults. There...Read More
| Physicians OnlyAccording to a new study in the Sleep journal, one element of OSA, cortical arousal, is associated with lower gray matter volume in the left frontal pole. Gray matter is a major component of the CNS, controlling muscle movements and sensory perception. It undergoes development during childhood and adolescence. ...Read More
| TMJIn addition to being a comorbidity of TMJ Disorders (TMD), migraines are a common disabling condition. Historically, about twice as many women suffer from migraines as men. The temporomandibular joints have one of the body’s most prominent nerves running through it – the trigeminal nerve. Both TMD pain and...Read More
| Sleep Aches, TMJWe all know someone who has arthritis, which is an inflammation that gradually destroys the structure of a joint. Osteoarthritis, on the other hand, wears down the cartilage in the joints. One of the major causes of pain for patients in the US is Osteoarthritis, and in fact over...Read More
| Physicians OnlyOne major consequence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea is impaired cognitive functioning. A recent publishing of the American Thoracic Society shows that a high prevalence of mild cognitive impairment has been reported in patients referred to sleep clinics for suspected OSA. Side effects of OSA include decreased blood oxygen saturation,...Read More
| Sleep AchesStudies have shown that individuals with ADHD symptoms are more susceptible to the effects of sleep deprivation (and therefore sleep disorders like OSA). ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is categorized by inattention, emotional instability, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity. The symptoms do vary from person to person, which is why researchers...Read More
| Physicians OnlyThe glymphatic system has further added to the notion that sleep disorders and circadian disruption may cause (or speed up) age-related brain diseases such as dementia. The glymphatic system, which is most active during sleep, is a highly organized cerebrospinal fluid transport system. It transfers excess interspatial fluid and...Read More
| Physicians OnlyWe’ve all heard the saying “Fight or Flight” before. When something triggers fear in us, the body’s reaction begins in the brain and spreads through the body to prepare the best defense (flight) reaction. Anytime we are faced with the sign of an invader/attacker, an emotional response is triggered...Read More
| Sleep AchesHave you found that you fall asleep quickly at night, but then wake up multiple times? Typically these waking periods are short, but many times it’s a struggle to get back to a restful deep sleep. If this sounds familiar, you may be experiencing fragmented sleep (frequent awakenings during...Read More
