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星期日, 七月 26, 2026
New Year’s Day is the sleepiest day of the year according to American Academy of Sleep Medicine survey results of 2,003 U.S. adults. More than half (57%) of survey respondents reported they are more tired than usual on New Year’s Day compared to other holidays and times of the year, […]
The number of people newly infected each year and the number of people living with nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease appears to be increasing, especially among women and those 65 and older, according to new research published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society. In “Incidence and Prevalence of Nontuberculous […]
By Kent Caylor, RPSGT We all get a poor night’s sleep occasionally, but for some, this can be a nightly occurrence. This may lead to fatigue and sleepiness, which can impact our performance during the day. Fatigue can have several causes, including both emotional and physical causes. While there are […]
By Kent Caylor, RPSGT Researchers have discovered that obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) increases the risk of cognitive impairment. The physiological consequences of sleep apnea can produce physical changes in the brain that have been associated with depression, anxiety, panic disorder, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, and dementia. Scientists discovered this […]
By Rachel Clevenger, RRT, ECG, CTP The culture of instant messaging and Google searches has brought an ease of access of usable information into many areas of our lives, but the average American is busier today than ever before. In addition to our family and jobs, we also have 24/7 […]
Children with asthma who are required to switch inhaler types to accommodate insurance formulary changes may experience a loss of lung function not seen in children whose inhaler type stayed the same, according to Scott Bickel, MD, from the University of Louisville School of Medicine, who will present the study findings at the […]
Sleep bruxism, commonly known as clenching or grinding of the teeth during sleep, affects approximately 8-15% of the population. Sleep bruxism can lead to various negative health consequences, such as tooth wear, facial pain and headaches. Sometimes, teeth grinding can be so loud that it disturbs the sleep of others […]
The American Thoracic Society and the Infectious Diseases Society of America have published an official clinical guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of adults with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in the ATS’s Oct. 1 American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. By definition, CAP is pneumonia acquired outside a hospital setting. […]
Women with asthma appear more likely to have lower levels of “free” (not attached to proteins) testosterone than women who do not have asthma, according to new research published online in the American Thoracic Society’s American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. In “Sex Steroid Hormones and Asthma in a […]
Today, on World Lung Day (WLD), the American Thoracic Society is united with members of the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) and WLD partner organizations to advocate for respiratory health globally and call on policymakers to ensure that everyone has access to the services they need to improve their lung health. […]
