To wear a mask or not to wear a mask has been a debate in many countries since the COVID-19 outbreak.

A research team published a study in April and used AI behavior models to validate the significance of universal masking in preventing coronavirus spread. They discovered that if over 80 percent of the population started to wear masks on day 50 of the outbreak, it could still curb the coronavirus.

This new pre-print study was published on Arvix.org. in April. Researchers from the University of Cambridge, University College London, Ecole de Guerre Economique, the University of Science and Technology in Hong Kong and the Family Federation of Finland proposed two AI models to predict the impact of mask-wearing on the coronavirus spread

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Remember that by wearing a mask, you protect those around you.  This is all we ask – protect your neighbors, protect others you may come in contact with.  Help people understand the importance of wearing a mask, and how a simple act like this, can slow the spread of this disease and save lives!

Thank you.

The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the USA is
estimated to be about 17% of women and 34% of men age 30–
70 years old. OSA is a sleep disorder, characterized by repetitive
upper airway collapse with oxyhemoglobin desaturations
and sleep fragmentation. The severity of OSA is defined by
apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) levels (mild 5 < 15/h, moderate
15 < 30/h, severe ≥ 30/h). The estimated prevalence of moderate
to severe OSA in the USA is approximately 10 to 20%. The
rate is thought to be influenced by the obesity epidemic and to
have increased dramatically over the past two decades…

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Due to COVID-19 precautions, we are transitioning our clinic appointments to telehealth visits.  The health and well-being of our patients and staff is our #1 priority. We would still like to see you via “video conference”. We will be using Zoom for our “video conferencing”.

You have the right to refuse telehealth without affecting your right to future care. All existing confidentiality protections shall apply to the service being provided by telehealth. Sharing of any patient identifiable images or information from the telehealth visit to researchers or other individuals will not occur without your consent.

If patient agrees they need the following:

• A good email address (we NEED to have this listed on demographic page)
• A device with webcam and microphone
  • Cell phone, tablet, laptop/desktop
• Download “Zoom Cloud Meetings” in your app store or web browser
  • Cell Phone:  “Zoom Cloud meetings”
    • Follow the prompts to allow video and sound
  • Laptop/Desktop:
    • https://zoom.us/download  Choose the 1st option “Zoom for Client Meetings”
    • Follow the prompts to allow video and sound
• You do NOT need to create an account or user ID, just download the app

In preparation for your appointment:

• Have any questions you have ready for your provider
• You will receive an email invitation with a link for the appointment shortly before your appointment time
  • Click on the link and follow the prompts
• Even though you have an appointment time, your appointment may not start at the exact time
• Please be available for 30 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time and at least 30 minutes after your scheduled appointment time
• Your nurse/CMA will start your appointment like usual, and then the provider will attend

*Please contact our office if you have any questions or issues:  By Phone at (402)483-8600 or via your Patient Portal Account.