Obstructive sleep apnea linked with severe COVID-19 May 19, 2023 - A study led by Dr. Tetyana Kendzerska suggests that people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) could be at greater risk of contracting COVID-19 and having severe complications. |
Some inhaled corticosteroids for asthma, COPD safer and more effective for older adults September 29, 2021 - Study reveals important new information for physicians who prescribe inhaled corticosteroids to older patients, a common daily treatment for asthma and COPD |
TOHAMO awards $1.2M for COVID-19 research projects June 12, 2020 - Could artificial intelligence help predict which COVID-19 patients will become gravely ill? Could a home-based spit test diagnose COVID-19? Could virtual care after surgery reduce patient returns to hospital? |
How are you coping during COVID-19? April 20, 2020 - COVID-19 is changing core aspects of people’s lives in a unique manner. Social interactions, family and work are all affected. Researchers want to understand the impacts of these changes and determine what helps people cope.? They have launched a ... |
Study updates sleep parameters for men and women in different age groups May 1, 2019 - Researchers hope new age and sex-based sleep parameters will improve the interpretation of sleep studies and the diagnosis of sleep disorders. They may also help reduce the unnecessary use of sleeping pills by older adults. |
Severe sleep apnea increases risk of irregular heartbeat December 11, 2018 - Severe sleep apnea increases the risk of hospitalization for new atrial fibrillation, or irregular heartbeat, according to a study led by Dr. Tetyana Kendzerska. The study followed more than 8,000 people who were originally free of any irregular ... |