Using SPECT imaging, weâve discovered that depression and anxiety, like many other psychiatric conditions, are not just single or simple disorders, but rather there are 7 different types based on different patterns in the brain, and each requires its own treatment.
Apnea: Introduction. Apnea is a cessation or pause in breathing. Very short episodes of apnea can be normal, and a person can induce voluntary, short-term apnea by holding one's breath. However, apnea can also be a symptom of a variety of mild to serious disorders, diseases or conditions.
Sleep apnea is an independent risk factor for hypertension (high blood pressure). While sleep apnea is more prevalent in those aged 50 years and above, it can affect people of all ages, including children.