Category Archives: Uncategorized

Combination Therapy

May 30th, 2013   |   Posted in: Dr. Halstrom News, Education Centre, silencer-news, Uncategorized

Here is what Reed had to say about using The Silencer and CPAP:   I have been using your product for over 15 years – alternating between the Silencer and a cpap machine. Sometimes I have better luck with using the silencer. Otherwise, I use the Silencer exclusively while camping (I camp a lot!) and […]

Sleep Apnea & Snoring – Webinar

April 23rd, 2013   |   Posted in: Dr. Halstrom News, Education Centre, silencer-news, Uncategorized

We will be running a Free Webinar on Wednesday evening May 8th, 2013 – 7 PM PST  Please provide us your contact information and indicate your desire to register and we will send you the Webinar Link.  During this presentation we will discuss causes and treatments for snoring and sleep apnea, and answer any questions […]

New Online Sleep Disorders Guide for Physicians Launches Today

April 2nd, 2013   |   Posted in: Dr. Halstrom News, Education Centre, silencer-news, Uncategorized

Just reviewed the National Sleep Foundations new online guide, very good! Easy read, nice presentation. http://sleepdisorders.sleepfoundation.org/

Insurance Coverage Improving

January 16th, 2013   |   Posted in: Dr. Halstrom News, Education Centre, silencer-news, Uncategorized

Both in the United States and Canada insurance coverage for oral appliance therapy continues to improve.  Many extended medical plans within Canada provide coverage.  Our patients routinely are able to obtain coverage for the majority of the fees associated with Dr. Halstrom’s oral appliance The Silencer.  A very important point to consider when choosing an […]

OSA & Bipolar Disorder

September 9th, 2012   |   Posted in: Dr. Halstrom News, Education Centre, Uncategorized

Around half of overweight patients with bipolar I disorder (BD I) are at high risk for developing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), US study results suggest. Considering the substantial overlap between symptoms of OSA and symptoms of depression and the potentially harmful effects of sleep disruption in patients with mood disorders, a systematic screening to assess […]

50% of Women may have sleep apnea!

August 23rd, 2012   |   Posted in: Dr. Halstrom News, Education Centre, silencer-news, Uncategorized

(HealthDay News) – Half of adult women aged 20–70 years may have obstructive sleep apnea, which correlates with age, obesity, and hypertension. Karl A. Franklin, MD, PhD, from Umeå University in Sweden, and colleagues examined the frequency of sleep apnea among women in the general population using data from 400 women from a population-based random […]

Sleep Apnea & Dementia

August 15th, 2012   |   Posted in: Dr. Halstrom News, Education Centre, Uncategorized

A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association supported this conclusion. Kristine Yaffe, a professor of psychiatry at the University of California-San Francisco, led a study that recruited nearly 300 elderly women who were mentally and physically fit. The average age of the subjects in the study was 82. Each woman spent […]

Cancer & Sleep Apnea – Cruel Bedfellows!

July 19th, 2012   |   Posted in: Dr. Halstrom News, Education Centre, silencer-news, Uncategorized

Study links sleep apnea, risk of dying from cancer July 19, 2012 By Becca Milliron – For the Mirror , The Altoona Mirror Sleep apnea has been linked to cardiovascular disease along with other health issues. Recently a new study, by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), has linked sleep apnea with the risk of dying […]

Dr. Halstrom Speaking At Gergen’s Orhtodontic Minneapolis Dental Meeting

June 21st, 2012   |   Posted in: Dr. Halstrom News, Education Centre, silencer-news, Uncategorized

Dr. Halstrom will be flying Friday to attend this exciting meeting.  Minneapolis Sleep Seminar

Evening Presentation – Snoring & Sleep Apnea

May 9th, 2012   |   Posted in: Dr. Halstrom News, Education Centre, silencer-news, Uncategorized

Treatment Options – Free Presentation Every Tuesday Evening Time: From 7:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Suite 507, 805 West Broadway, Vancouver Limited Seating Is Available. Call now to reserve your complimentary seat, or arrange for a free consultation. 604-876-8993 We will discuss snoring, sleep apnea, and current treatment options. Presentation Poster