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...
by Michael Morgenstern, MD | Jun 5, 2016 | obstructive sleep apnea, train
On December 1st, 2013, a Metro North passenger train derailed in the Bronx, NY, killing 4, injuring 61 and causing $9 million in property damage. Unfortunately, this accident was not a lone event. According to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Office of Safety...
by Michael Morgenstern, MD | Jan 17, 2016 | diagnosis, obstructive sleep apnea, sleep apnea
We have learned a lot about Donald Trump recently. We have learned about his political ideas. We have heard Mr. Trump’s proposal about building a wall. Whether your a fan of Donald Trump, or not, I think there is something very important we can learn from him. It has...
by Michael Morgenstern, MD | Dec 31, 2015 | consequence, obstructive sleep apnea, prevention, space
Space exploration is big. In the media and movies it is sensationalized. Movies such as Interstellar, The Martian and Gravity were big blockbuster hits at the silver screen. (I personally saw and enjoyed 2 of 3.) Startup companies like SpaceX, the private space...
by Michael Morgenstern, MD | Nov 5, 2015 | cpap, obstructive sleep apnea, treatment
Treating sleep apnea may improve heart function in individuals with heart failure. The heart serves as a muscular pump to provide blood carrying oxygen to the entire body. It’s function can be measured by ejection fraction, a measure of the volume of blood pumped out...
by Michael Morgenstern, MD | Sep 24, 2015 | obstructive sleep apnea, sleep disorders
Snoring Forty percent of adults and 8% of children snore. Snoring can affect sleep quality and daytime functioning. It can also interfere with a significant other’s life. Even if you aren’t aware of being a snorer, a bed partner or someone in another room may hear you...
