Tag: Sleep Problems: Apnea
AAIC: Alzheimer Biomarkers Up With Sleep Disordered Breathing
Studies found SDB/OSA tied to higher levels of biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease
No Evidence CPAP Reduces Risks of CV Events, Mortality
Findings do not support treatment with goal of prevention of these outcomes, researchers say
Sleep Apnea Linked to Diabetic Retinopathy in Type 2 Diabetes
OSA independently linked to sight-threatening DR and progression to pre-/proliferative DR
Sleep Apnea Reporting Low Among Individuals Aged ≥65
SA reported in 0.3 percent of all office visits; increase from 0.07 to 0.74 percent from 1993 to 2011
ATS: Sleep Apnea, Insomnia in Blacks Often Go Undiagnosed
High prevalence of undiagnosed sleep disorders seen in study population
Obstructive Sleep Apnea May Increase Nighttime Urination
Researchers find nocturia reduced when CPAP is used
Adenotonsillotomy Noninferior to Adenotonsillectomy in Peds OSA
However, non-negligible risk of recurrence of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea after ATT
Mandibular Advancement Therapy Reduces OSA Severity
Significant improvements in apnea-hypopnea index, micro-arousal index, snoring, fatigue, sleepiness
Level 3 Polysomnography Data Noninferior for OSA
Change in Functional Outcome of Sleep Questionnaire at four months noninferior for level 3, 4 versus 1
USPSTF: Not Enough Evidence to Screen for OSA in Asymptomatic
Not enough data to advise for or against such screening, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says
