IDS - Home Sleep Apnea Testing

11/26/2019

Virtuox - IDS is expanding our call center in Decatur, AL! is a fast growing company specializing in home diagnostic testing such as Home Sleep Apnea Testing, Insomnia testing, and more! We are looking to fill several phone based patient and medical professional support positions. (no sales or cold calling!) Great phone/communication skills and computer proficiency are a must, and medical experience is great but not required. We currently are hiring through Automation Personnel Services Inc at this time but its anticipated to be 'temp to hire'. You can go to their 6th ave location in Decatur or call them (256) 584-0325 - please mention VIRTUOX!. PLEASE SHARE with your friends.
Please direct all questions, resumes and applications to the staffing agency

09/09/2017

Football star Ryan Jensen said that a sleep apnea diagnosis "saved my career," after he could not understand why he was losing his strength and never feeling rested even after being in bed for over 8 hours a night. The Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman told ABC News that three years ago his...

05/05/2017

08/08/2016

Obstructive Sleep Apnea doesn't just impact your health! Check out the link below, as posted by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine about the huge estimated economic impact of undiagnosed OSA... Now, testing for sleep apnea in your own home is an option for many people. Please check out our website for more information!

Today the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) released two reports related to the economic impact of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and the experience of adult sleep apnea patients in the United States. These papers emphasize the widespread importance and benefits of comprehensive OSA screening, diagnosis and treatment. http://bit.ly/2aGMMFa

07/10/2016

Interesting new study links many health issues and lack of sleep or poor quality sleep!

When people sleep too much or too little, inflammatory markers in the blood rise, which may contribute to a host of chronic diseases like depression and diabetes.

06/03/2016

Walking, running and strength training led to fewer sleep interruptions and less drowsiness.

06/01/2016

One in five Chinese suffer from sleep apnea

04/18/2016

New large scale survey on Sleep Apnea in truck drivers!

http://www.sleepreviewmag.com/2016/04/atri-launches-commercial-driver-survey-sleep-apnea-issues/

The American Transportation Research Institute today launched an online survey seeking commercial driver input on a number of issues related to sleep apnea.

03/23/2016

Treatment of sleep apnea may improve glucose control in Type II Diabetics. There are estimated to be millions of Type II diabetics that have undiagnosed sleep apnea. Did you know you can test in your own bed in your home with IDS? http://www.sleepreviewmag.com/2016/03/cpap-may-improve-glycemic-control-osa-patients/?ref=cl-title

CPAP appears to improve glycemic control in patients with OSA and type 2 diabetes that is not well controlled, according to a randomized clinical trial.

11/23/2015

Does your partner complain about your snoring? Are you exhausted during the day? Sleepy while driving? If so, consider having a discussion with your doctor, because these are the most common signs and symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). If your doctor agrees, you may now test for OSA in the comfort of your own home!

09/16/2015

IDS is busy with the transition to ICD10 diagnosis code sets! If you are in healthcare, remember the deadline is October 1st. Here is some last minute help if you are affected: http://www.roadto10.org/icd-10-basics/

The ICD-9 code sets used to report medical diagnoses and inpatient procedures will be replaced by ICD-10 code sets on October 1, 2015. ICD-10 consists of two parts:

04/20/2015

Sleep apnea has been tied to so many health issues! Remember, testing for sleep apnea is now available in your own home for many people, and treatment can potentially change your life!

http://health.usnews.com/health-news/health-wellness/articles/2015/04/16/sleep-apnea-may-predict-memory-loss

Researchers suggest that treatments may delay mild cognitive impairment.

03/26/2013

Sleep apnea treatment lowers blood pressure and may even prevent it.

03/18/2013

Discover what over 1 million people have already found: the advantages of testing for sleep apnea in the comfort of your own bed!

Since 2006, IDS has been committed to providing high-quality healthcare to patients nationwide through in-home diagnostics including Overnight Pulse-Oximetry and Home Sleep Apnea Testing. Thank you for making IDS the #1 nationwide Independent Diagnostic Testing Facility specializing in home diagnost...

03/14/2013

http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-apnea/news/20120522/sleep-apnea-treatment-may-reduce-risk-high-bp

People with obstructive sleep apnea have an increased risk for high blood pressure and heart disease, and now two new studies suggest that treating the disorder may lower this risk.

01/14/2013

http://www.sleepreviewmag.com/clinical/18251-treating-sleep-disordered-breathing-in-pregnancy-may-improve-fetal-health/

Sleep Review is dedicated to helping its 20,000 readers stay on top of changes in the rapidly growing field of diagnosing and treating sleep disorders. Each issue covers case reports, innovative research findings, business news, and product and service introductions, as well as offering inspiring st...

01/04/2013

http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/ap/cdc-1-in-24-admit-nodding-off-while-driving

NEW YORK (AP) — This could give you nightmares: 1 in 24 U.S. adults say they recently fell asleep while driving.

12/20/2012

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/15/sleep-apnea-treatment-depression-cpap_n_1597703.html

Sleep apnea therapy may have effects beyond treating the sleep disorder that causes people to stop breathing during sleep (thereby leading to disturbed sleep) -- new research suggests it could also help to ease depression. Cleveland Clinic researchers presented a study at the annual SLEEP2012 confer...