Tag: Sleep Problems: Apnea
Recall of Philips Breathing Machines Affects Millions of Americans
About 2 million of the recalled machines were in use in the United States
Obstructive Sleep Apnea May Raise Risk for Sudden Death
Meta-analysis shows sleep apnea linked to increased risk for sudden death, cardiovascular mortality
More Activity, Less Sitting May Cut Risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Prospective cohort study shows more hours of physical activity, fewer hours sitting at work/away from home may lower risk for OSA
Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Linked to Elevated BP in Teens
Dose-response correlation seen, with about twofold increased risk of elevated BP with apnea-hypopnea index of 5 or more
Untreated Sleep Apnea Tied to COVID-19 Infections, More Severe Cases
However, positive airway pressure therapy tied to lower rates of infection
AHA Advises OSA Screening for Those With CV Risk, Conditions
Screening for obstructive sleep apnea recommended for those with resistant/poorly controlled HTN, pulmonary HTN, recurrent a-fib
FDA OKs Marketing of New Device to Reduce Snoring, Mild OSA
The removable eXciteOSA device, to be used when a patient is awake, delivers neuromuscular stimulation to the tongue
CPAP Cuts Daytime Resting Heart Rate in Patients With Prediabetes
Proof-of-concept study shows optimal treatment of sleep apnea may have positive CV carryover effects
Generalized Epilepsy Tied to Higher Sleep Apnea Risk
No differences found between focal, generalized epilepsy for excessive daytime sleepiness
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Tied to Worse Bone Health
Findings strongest for development of vertebral fracture
