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...
