OSA May Affect Blood Flow Response in the Brain
People think obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) simply causes poor-quality sleep. Recent studies suggest, however, that there may be more to it than that. Indeed, results from specialized MRIs designed to monitor brain activity indicated a weakened blood flow response in some patients suffering from OSA. People affected by OSA often experience decreased perfusion, the heart’s ability to pump oxygenated blood to parts of the body, and inadequate blood regulation in the brain. to determine the effect OSA had on blood flow in the brain, researchers subjected study participants, with and without OSA, to global blood volume and oxygen dependent signals, …
2014 Make-A-Wish 300 Mile Bicycle Ride
Dr. Bogrow participated in the Make-A- Wish 300 mile bicycle ride July 25-27. This is the 8th consecutive year I have rode in honor of my niece Lily who is one of the success cases in which after being diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in 2007 and several surgeries and chemotherapy later is now a healthy 16 year old High School senior. This year the 950 riders raised over $2 million dollars for Make -A-Wish kids in Michigan with life threatening conditions. You could also go to wishamile.org website to get more detailed info about the ride. …
Southfield dentist sells practice to focus on new venture for sleep apnea
Dr. Earl K. Bograw (left) has sold his Southfield dental practice, Mission Point Dental Wellness to Lynna Pillai, DMD. He is staying on at the office to operate Michigan Sleep Apnea Center. Dr. Earl K. Bograw, has answered a new calling — to relieve sleep anea for patients. His new venture, Dental Center For Sleeping Apnea and Snoring, is for those who don’t need CPAC machines. He’s a pioneer for this type of practice in Michigan. After a 30-year career in dentistry and a long search for the right doctor to fit his philosophy and high quality standards, Bogrow selected …
Direct Relationship Between Sleep Apnea and Hearing Loss
Albany Medical Center researchers performed a study that reveals that there is a direct relationship between sleep apnea and hearing loss. The study included almost 14,000 people who have suffered from sleep apnea. They were part of the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos. The lead researcher, Amit Chopra, stated that the research found that sleep apnea was linked with both high and low frequency hearing loss. When the study started, the subjects all had sleep apnea assessment tests via the apnea-hypopnea index or AHI. This determines the severity of sleep apnea in the individual and measures the amount of …
