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Prevalence of OSA in USA Railway Workers

by Michael Morgenstern, MD | Jun 6, 2016 | american sleep apnea society, obstructive sleep apnea, train

Prevalence of OSA in the general population What is the prevalence of moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among the general adult U.S. population?  The best available data suggests that sleep apnea is present in 9% of women and 24% of men ages 30 to 60 in...

Railroad personel sleep apnea screening recommendations

by Michael Morgenstern, MD | Jun 6, 2016 | Uncategorized

All railway workers in safety sensitive positions should be routinely tested for sleep apnea and impaired function using objective measures. Sleep apnea in railway drivers represents a potentially reversible cause of a large number of railway incidents. Screening for...

Testing Treating & Tracking Railway Drivers to Enhance Safety (part 4)

by Michael Morgenstern, MD | Jun 6, 2016 | Uncategorized

Making our railways safer Given the high costs of railway disasters, applying a multimodal approach towards preventing accidents is prudent. A comprehensive approach should include testing for the presence of sleep apnea, evaluation for signs of functional impairment,...

The Risk of Untreated Sleep Apnea in Railroad Workers

by Michael Morgenstern, MD | Jun 6, 2016 | Uncategorized

Is there information (studies, data, etc.) available for estimating the future consequences resulting from individuals with OSA occupying safety sensitive transportation positions in the absence of new restrictions?  According to the Federal Railway Administration...

Better Weight Loss that Lasts

by Michael Morgenstern, MD | Jun 6, 2016 | sleep deprivation, sleep disorders, weight loss

What if there were a way to lose weight and boost metabolism in addition to dieting or exercise? Hundreds of diets and exercises routinely make guarantees about their programs results. “100% success in just 15 minutes a day!” boasts one ad. “10 ways to win at weight...
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