Mycobacterium avium complex, also called MAC, is a group of bacteria that can cause life-threatening infections in people with severely compromised immune systems. MAC consists of two types of nontuberculous mycobacteria: Mycobacterium avium Mycobacterium intracellulare MAC organisms are common in soil and water and are easily inhaled during daily activities. Most of the time they cause…
Introduction Sleep bruxism is defined as the grinding of teeth during sleep. Unfortunately, sleep bruxism is more difficult for an individual to detect since it occurs during sleep. It has greater prevalence in children, adolescents, and young adults than adults. Specific statistics regarding incidence are difficult to determine due to the individuals’ lack of awareness,…
This course is a focused review of the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and the relationship to type 2 diabetes .
Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in children is the root cause for many abnormalities. This course discusses those anomalies, including etiology, research, adverse neurobehavior outcomes, and treatment.
We all know that if we don’t get enough sleep, we are grouchy, tired, and generally miserable the next day. But in spite of knowing the consequences, we sleep less than we should. The long-term mental and physical abnormalities resulting from inadequate sleep are real and can place you body at great risk.
This is a package of 24 courses.
Many patients have recently embraced remote healthcare solutions, including those who are seeking treatment for obstructive sleep apnea in a dental sleep medicine practice.[i] While those dental sleep medicine offices that have launched telehealth programs report that there are pros and cons to making the shift, many have seen how a simple change in workflow…
Is it possible that an iPhone app can help diagnose sleep apnea? Read on. ResApp Health’s SleepCheckRx[i] app has received FDA 510(k) clearance[ii] as a prescription-only software-as-a-medical device. Obtaining this FDA clearance enables ResApp to commercially market the test in the United States. SleepCheckRx is an at-home sleep test that screens adults for the risk…
Healthcare professionals have been disproportionately traumatized during the COVID-19 pandemic. Between rising death tolls, ineffective treatments and even inadequate personal protective equipment, healthcare professionals have been in survival mode for more than 15 months.
This presentation will address the transition to the CCHS and provide suggestions to address the revenue source for services.
