ANAMBRA HOS VISITS MINISTRY OF WOMEN AFFAIRS AGAIN, WARNS ON ABSENTEEISM, INSURBORDINATION. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE

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 Anambra HOS Visits Ministry of Women Affairs Again, Warns On Absenteeism, Insurbordination By Stella Anekwe The Anambra State Head of Service, Ngozi Anuli Iwouno Esq.,mni, on April 29, visited the Ministry of Women Affairs , 29 days after her first visit, warning workers of absenteeism and insurbordination. She frowned at the lack of respect and insubordination witnessed among the staff against the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, warning that if such is reported again, she would post out all the staff. She reminded the workers at the ministry of Women Affairs that the ministry is the gateway of the grassroots to the civil service hence, the workers should be puntual and service oriented always. She said that with the 216 lawyers in the Ministry of Justice that the civil service has enough lawyers for litigation against those flagrantly disobeying the civil service rules and code of service. She raised the issue of administrative query after documentation of absenteeism and ot...

CPAP USE FOR SLEEP APNEA MAY RAISE HEART HEALTH RISKS. (PHOTO).


 CPAP use for sleep apnea may raise heart health risks

If you’re considering a CPAP machine to manage sleep apnea, be aware that it might not be beneficial for everyone. A recent comprehensive analysis reveals that while CPAP therapy can reduce heart risks in severe cases, it may actually increase cardiovascular dangers for some patients with milder symptoms.

Researchers reviewed data from over 3,500 individuals across multiple clinical trials and found that those with severe sleep apnea—characterized by significant drops in blood oxygen or sharp increases in heart rate—experience notable reductions in heart attack, stroke, and heart-related death risks when using CPAP.

However, for patients with less severe sleep apnea who do not experience daytime drowsiness, CPAP might raise the chance of serious heart problems by as much as 30%. Experts suggest this could be due to the machine’s air pressure causing lung strain or disrupting sleep, both of which may negatively impact heart health.

Sleep apnea causes airway blockages during sleep, often resulting in loud snoring and repeated interruptions in breathing. CPAP machines prevent these blockages by delivering steady airflow through a mask.

Although sleep apnea has long been linked to elevated heart disease risks, prior studies have been inconclusive on whether CPAP improves cardiovascular outcomes. This new pooled analysis sheds light on why the therapy benefits some but not all.

The lead investigator emphasized the need for tailored treatment, recommending CPAP primarily for those exhibiting high-risk indicators like severe oxygen drops or heart rate spikes during sleep.

While these findings refine how doctors might approach sleep apnea care, further research is necessary to fully understand the risks CPAP may pose for lower-risk patients.

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