obstructive sleeo apnea

Nov
3
2010

Study to analyze risk perception by drivers suffering from obstructive sleep apnea

Within the framework of a recent research project, University of Granada researchers will analyze how sleep disorders affect risk perception in driving. Three last-generation simulators provided by the Psychology faculty will be employed. The purpose of the first study will be to analyze how a specific sleep disorder obstructive sleep apnea affects risk perception in driving, as well as the efficacy of the therapies in development to treat it.


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Nov
11
2009

Teeth grinding linked to sleep apnea

Bruxism, the medical term for the grinding of teeth during sleep, is prevalent in Caucasians with sleep disorders, a study has found. There is a high prevalence of nocturnal teeth grinding, or bruxism, in patients with obstructive sleep apnea, particularly in Caucasians.


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Interesting Apnea Statistics
~~ Apnea in United States ~~

As of May 2, 2009 at 9:47 p.m. (-0500) (ET), the U.S. population
was 306,340,710. Sleep researchers estimate approximately seven percent
of the population suffers from obstructive sleep apnea. Using that
estimate, there are potentially 21,443,850 apneics in the U.S.

~~ Apnea around the world ~~

As of May 2, 2009 at 9:47 p.m. (-0500) (ET), the world population
was 6,777,286,604. Sleep researchers estimate approximately seven percent
of the population suffers from obstructive sleep apnea. Using that
estimate, there are potentially 474,410,062 apneics in the world.