Sleep and Health Journal

This is a reprint from a recent press release. The time where CPAP is considered the only treatment is already behind the curve. Current realities show that compliance issues favor oral appliances over CPAP for 60% of patients who abandon CPAP use. What is the best treatment for sleep apnea? Is CPAP the best treatment for sleep apnea or are oral appliances the best treatment for sleep apnea.

ResMed Inc. is the world’s second- biggest maker of CPAP machines that help regulate breathing for people with sleeping disorders. They announced a 30% increase in mask sales and an increased net income of 190.1 million up from 146.4 million one year earlier. ResMed also announced a two-for-one split of the company’s outstanding shares of common stock.

British scientists clainm that a new antibiotic resistant superbug was brought back to England from medical tourist who had surgery in India. The Indian health ministry said it was unfair to link the bug to India. Indian officials described it as "malicious propaganda".

This is a reprint of a 24/7 press release.
I firmly believe that it is only a matter of time until minimally invasive early removal or wisdom teeth will become the standard of care. Dr Wayne Franco believes his methods are the future of medicine.
Dr Ira L Shapira

PINCC (pronounced PINK), stands for Prevention International: No Cervical Cancer, is enhancing America's image in developing countries where the US is often seen as a villain. Every day, 800 women die of cervical cancer, a totally preventable disease.

I had not read the report "Expert Panel Recommendations Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Safety" and have only read thru it briefly to this point. I do not know whether or not this report has been accepted by the Dept of Transportation and placed into written regulations.

I have been treating severe headaches, migraines, movement disorders, facial pain, sinus pain for years utilizing Neuromusclar Dentistry. Some Neuromuscular Dentists report helping MS patients as well. This is an article about a London, Dentist who is also treating TMJ problems and associated Neuromuscular conditions. I thought my readers would be interested:

The NIH is frequently funding studies on CPAP effectiveness but has a history of grossly unerfunding studies on oral appliance therapy. This is extremely important because the majority of patients reject CPAP and prefer oral appliances.

San Francisco/Oakland: Support Pink Diplomacy Walkathon August 14,2010 PINCC is the brainchild of retired Oakland physician Dr Kay Taylor who is savings lives worldwide. SLEEP AND HEALTH JOURNAL is pleased to endorse the efforts of PINCC.

An online article "CPAP machines: Tips for avoiding 10 common problems" from May Clinic discusses 10 commn problems with CPAP. Oral Appliances are a comfortable alternative to CPAP. The website www.IHATECPAP.com discusses the dangers of Sleep Apnea and Alternatives to CPAP.