Sleep disorder
Sleep disorders are considered a modern ailment, but traditional examinations (PSG) require patients to spend a night in a hospital examination room, with various monitoring wires attached to their bodies. These is very difficult to fall asleep, leading to can’t complete examinations (PSG). Chung Shan Honorary Medical Center has collaborated with Largan Precision to introduce the first innovation "New Generation Sleep Test Cloud" in Taiwan. By using a compact and portable ECG recorder that allows individuals to monitor and record their heart rhythm and sleep signals at home then upload the records to a medical-grade sleep cloud. The causes of sleep disorders could be found out via big data analysis and interpretation, enabling correct treatment and improvement. (Reported by Zheng Zhiyuan)
Dr. Tsao Chang-Yao, head of Chung Shan Honorary Medical Center and also the vice president of Chung Shan Medical University, along with Lin En-Ping, CEO of the Largan Precision, jointly announced the collaboration to promote Home Sleep Testing (HST) services. Vice President Tsao Chang-Yao stated that there are estimated to be over 400,000 people in Taiwan with sleep apnea syndrome, and approximately 1.5 to 2 million people experiencing sleep disorders. Traditional examinations require spending a night in a hospital sleep examination room, with numerous wires attached all over the body. This discomfort often leads to poor sleep quality, making it challenging to provide accurate diagnoses. The home sleep testing promoted through this collaboration uses a light and compact device with simple operation. Patients can comfortably sleep in their own beds, improving the accuracy of sleep disorder assessments. Since the trial began in May, hundreds of cases have been accumulated, with individuals even willing to bear the cost of over NT$4,000 for the service.
Vice President Tsao Chang-Yao said that this collaboration is just the beginning, and there are plans to continue promoting home sleep testing services." The goal is to raise awareness among the general public and healthcare institutions about the importance of addressing sleep problems. He urged the public to take sleep disorders seriously, considering their causal relationships with chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, hypertension, mental illnesses, and depression. Early detection and treatment of sleep disorders can effectively reduce the probability of developing various chronic conditions.