Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a significant cardiovascular risk factor that is associated with an increased risk of developing a heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and premature death. Although ...

WASHINGTON – Cadie McGonagill has joined AAHomecare as senior director of payer relations. McGonagill, who most recently served as vice president of managed care for Lincare, brings more than two ...

A CPAP machine is a medical device often recommended to folks who have sleep apnea or other disruptive sleep conditions. Wearers place a mask over their nose and mouth to deliver a continuous stream ...

Former Optigen Inc. workers asserted four theories of fraud Only one theory survives False Claims Act pleading standard Former employees of Lincare Inc. and its subsidiary Optigen Inc. partially ...

Loud snoring at night. Pauses in breathing followed by gasps for air while you’re asleep. Excessive daytime fatigue. Frequent nodding off in front of the TV or even when behind the wheel of a car.

Medicare covers continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines when a doctor orders them for individuals with sleep apnea and who meet other Medicare requirements. If a doctor confirms the ...

As one sleep expert and neuroscientist, Chelsie Rohrscheib, explains, consistent CPAP use — even during travel — isn't just about better sleep. "Failure to use your CPAP will result in poor daytime ...

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Worried about looking and sounding like Darth Vader while using a CPAP machine? Fear not — CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) technology — has come a long way since its inception in the early ...

Background High rates of non-adherence to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in obstructive sleep apnoea hamper good clinical outcomes. Current recommendations assumes two behaviours ...

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