Dr. Krish's Corner
Evidence-based insights from Dr. Krish on treating TMJ disorders and sleep-related breathing issues for long-term relief and better sleep.
Some Couples Are Opting for “Sleep Divorce”?
Untreated sleep apnea is a problem for far too many couples. (As mentioned earlier, some have taken to Reddit to complain.) Unfortunately, it has driven some couples to divorce. No, they haven’t divorced in the traditional sense. They’ve instead chosen a “sleep...
Study Shows Health Benefits to Catching Up on Sleep Over Weekend
We’ve run a series of blog posts about the health risks posed by sleep deprivation. But a new study shows that it’s possible to reverse some of those negative effects over the weekend. New research, presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2024...
Research: Going to Bed After This Time Can Lead to Mental Health Decline
We’ve identified a range of psychological and neurological issues that can result from poor sleep, including depression, anxiety, epilepsy and loss of white matter. New research has now identified the specific threshold when poor sleep starts negatively impacting your...
Sleep Apnea Detectable With a Blood Test?
Traditionally, sleep apnea is diagnosed via a sleep study, through either an overnight stay at a sleep clinic or an at-home sleep study. However, Brazilian researchers think they have discovered a way to screen for sleep apnea via a blood test. Research at the Sleep...
TMJ Horror Stories: Chronic Pain in the Pocketbook
In a prior blog post, we talked about the horror stories related to TMJ disorder: numerous surgeries, awful side effects, irreversible damage and unending pain. But there’s another aspect unaddressed by that blog post: the financial toll inflicted by all those...
TMJ Disorder and Ehlers-Danlos
TMJ disorder frequently occurs alongside other conditions, such as sleep apnea. (As a side note, this is a major reason that many clinics treat both sleep apnea and TMJ: treatments for one tend to also address the other.) New research has emerged linking TMJ to a...
Philips Respironics Lawsuit: $1.1 Billion Settlement
We previously posted about the lawsuit against Philips regarding its Respironics CPAP machines here and here. Now in a landmark agreement, the Dutch manufacturer has reached a $1.1 billion settlement in the United States to address personal injury claims related to...
Sleep Apnea Linked to Epilepsy in Older Adults
We’ve noted in this space that sleep apnea has been linked to a wide range of disorders, particularly in older adults. Now another condition can be added to the list. Researchers at the National Institutes of health found that low oxygen levels while sleeping, and...
Bionic Women: TMJ Horror Stories
NOTE: This post references graphic accounts of TMJ treatments, complete with pictures. TMJ disorder is sadly and surprisingly common. What is also shockingly common is the nature of surgical treatments that are frequently used to treat TMJ. If there was ever an...
“Sleep Isn’t a Luxury”: A Documentary on the Philips CPAP Recall
The recall of Philips Respironics DreamStation breathing machines in 2021 sent shockwaves through millions of households worldwide, and kicked off a class action lawsuit we blogged here. What can get missed with something like this, though, is the tangible human cost...
"After years of chronic migraines and jaw pain, I finally found answers here. The team took the time to truly understand my condition. Three months into treatment, my headaches have virtually disappeared. I wish I had found them sooner."
"After years of chronic migraines and jaw pain, I finally found answers here. The team took the time to truly understand my condition. Three months into treatment, my headaches have virtually disappeared. I wish I had found them sooner."