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• Sleep Apnea Control May Contribute to Stroke Recovery

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• The Worrying Link Between Sleep Apnea and Dementia

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• Are CPAP Machines Being Used by Insurers to Spy on Patients?

  Approximately 17 million people use CPAP machines for obstructive sleep apnea. Is it possible that insurers are collecting their information through their treatment? Maybe. Thousands of CPAP machines users found out that their machine was actually spying on them. Yes, we're serious. The device sends...

• Most Common Causes of Blood in the Stool

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• What is Interstitial Cystitis?

  Interstitial cystitis, also known as painful bladder syndrome, is a chronic condition of the urinary bladder that causes extreme pain and discomfort. It mostly affects women, but may be seen in men as well. Interstitial cystitis often causes mild to severe pain in and around the pelvic area....