Treating sleep apnea for improved mental health in children
June 4, 2024 - While not much is known about the link between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and mental health problems in children, researchers from The Ottawa Hospital and CHEO have discovered that addressing OSA in children can have positive effects on their ... |
Obstructive sleep apnea linked with severe COVID-19
May 19, 2023 - A study led by Dr. Tetyana Kendzerska suggests that people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) could be at greater risk of contracting COVID-19 and having severe complications. |
Some inhaled corticosteroids for asthma, COPD safer and more effective for older adults
September 29, 2021 - Study reveals important new information for physicians who prescribe inhaled corticosteroids to older patients, a common daily treatment for asthma and COPD |
TOHAMO awards $1.2M for COVID-19 research projects
June 12, 2020 - Could artificial intelligence help predict which COVID-19 patients will become gravely ill? Could a home-based spit test diagnose COVID-19? Could virtual care after surgery reduce patient returns to hospital? |
How are you coping during COVID-19?
April 20, 2020 - COVID-19 is changing core aspects of people’s lives in a unique manner. Social interactions, family and work are all affected. Researchers want to understand the impacts of these changes and determine what helps people cope.? They have launched a ... |
Study updates sleep parameters for men and women in different age groups
May 1, 2019 - Researchers hope new age and sex-based sleep parameters will improve the interpretation of sleep studies and the diagnosis of sleep disorders. They may also help reduce the unnecessary use of sleeping pills by older adults. |
Severe sleep apnea increases risk of irregular heartbeat
December 11, 2018 - Severe sleep apnea increases the risk of hospitalization for new atrial fibrillation, or irregular heartbeat, according to a study led by Dr. Tetyana Kendzerska. The study followed more than 8,000 people who were originally free of any irregular ... |
