BLACKSTONE BLOG
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Studies Show Sleep Apnea Puts You at Greater Risk of Developing Dementia
It stands to reason that sleep apnea can have an adverse impact on cognitive function. After all, essentially, the condition limits oxygen to the brain; and many sufferers report feeling sluggish the following day, or unable to concentrate. However, studies reveal that the problem may be more severe...
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Asleep at the Wheel
Do you doze off while driving? If so, you are not alone. You may be surprised to learn that thousands of drivers will nod off while driving each and every day. For some of those who fall asleep while driving, tragedy will happen. This can result in injury or death to the driver, passengers, or [&hel...
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New Study Shows OSA’s Effect on Driving
A recent study from St. James University Hospital in England shows that those suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are more likely to fail a simulated driving test than those who do not have the condition....
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Blackstone Saves Day for PAP Companies (Press Release)
Tampa, Fla.—Blackstone Medical Services, an IDTF specializing in sleep apnea diagnosis and telehealth solutions, uses proprietary cloud-based technology, providing patients and physicians better quality, access and cost—matching the nation’s shift to a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) appr...
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Training Makes All the Difference
Last week, eight members of the Blackstone Medical Services team, myself included, underwent an intense, two-day training session focused on sales and proper selling techniques. The majority of us went in not knowing what to expect and thinking that this would be a waste of our time. I mean, let’s...
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Increase in late-night texting causes less daytime productivity
With society engulfed in a technologically-driven world, it’s no surprise that people are sleeping less each night. What’s to blame? According to studies, cell phones and computers are the biggest distractors. Many sleep specialists have reported that texting is still on the rise, especially amo...
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The Real Difference Between HST and Sleep Facilities
Have you been told you need to complete a sleep study? Are you torn between completing it at a sleep facility versus at home? What are the differences? Are the results really the same? Blackstone Medical Services offers those suffering from obstructive sleep apnea the opportunity to complete a home ...
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Worsens During Colder Months
Although obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an ongoing condition, studies show that OSA symptoms tend to worsen during the winter months and times of climate change. A recent 10-year-study conducted by researchers at the Chest Journal found that OSA patients experienced more breathing pauses during co...
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