People with sleep apnea struggle to remember details of memories from their own lives, putting them at risk of depression Public Release: 31-Jan-2019 RMIT University People with sleep apnoea struggle to remember details of memories from their own lives, potentially making them vulnerable to depression, new research has shown. Estimated to affect more than 936 […]

I sincerely appreciate Mr. Harder taking the time to pen these kind words to share his story and experience with my father and his invention – The Silencer. Don Halstrom – Jan 8th, 2019 “When you speak to your father please convey my sincere appreciation to him for what this appliance has meant to my […]

Blagojevic-Bucknall M1, Mallen C1, Muller S1, Hayward R1, West S2, Choi H3, Roddy E1. Abstract CONCLUSION: In this study, patients with OSA continued to be at higher risk of developing gout beyond the first year following the diagnosis. Our results further indicate that peak incidences of gout vary according to BMI. OBJECTIVE: Obstructive sleep apnea […]

Kian Yazdani, eight, from Vienna, Virginia, began having behavioral issues in the first grade. He was irritable, would have meltdowns, and had trouble concentrating, leaving doctors to conclude he had ADHD. His mother found an article which said some kids were misdiagnosed and were not getting enough sleep, resulting in behaviors that are similar to […]

Adults with varied sleep-wake times weigh more, have higher blood sugar, risk of disease September 21, 2018 Duke University Medical Center Summary: Researchers found people with irregular sleep patterns weighed more, had higher blood sugar, higher blood pressure, and a higher projected risk of having a heart attack or stroke within 10 years than those […]

Dr. Halstrom’s clinical experience with patients who wear both CPAP and an Oral Appliance is consistent with this recently published case presentation. BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and is characterized by recurrent episodes of partial or complete upper airway collapse during sleep with consequent oxygen desaturations and cardiovascular, neurological, and metabolic impairment. CLINICAL PRESENTATION: The […]

Fernández-Julián E1, Pérez-Carbonell T1, Marco R2, Pellicer V1, Rodriguez-Borja E3, Marco J1. Abstract OBJECTIVE/HYPOTHESIS: To investigate outcomes including efficacy, quality of life, and levels of inflammatory markers of a mandibular advancement device (MAD) for moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). STUDY DESIGN: Case-control study. METHODS: Patients with apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) ≥ 15/hr who only accepted MAD therapy (study group) or who refused any treatment (control group) […]

With thousands of happy patients we sometimes get complacent about the tremendous positive affect that we have on our patients lives.  Having worked with my father Dr. Halstrom now since the early 1990’s the number of snoring and sleep apnea stories just keeps getting bigger.  I am always proud to publish our patients comments, and […]

Over the past twenty five years we have seen insurance reimbursement through Extended Health Benefits providers continue to improve.  Managing the “Pre-Authorization” submission is something we routinely assist potential patients following a consultation.

Sam Graves reintroduces resolution addressing cases of sleep apnea. U.S. Representative Sam Graves introduced a resolution designed to help combat high rates of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other complications facing U.S. veterans. H.Res. 46 addresses the connection between PTSD and sleep apnea, which can lead to a host of other health issues for returning […]