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AHA targets rising prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea in children
The American Heart Association’s scientific statement on obstructive sleep apnea in children and adolescents provides clarity on polysomnography...
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Diabetes plus frequent sleep disturbances tied to higher mortality
People with diabetes who also have frequent sleep disturbances had a significantly higher mortality rate among UK Biobank participants.
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Obstructive sleep apnea linked to COVID-19 risk
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Study: Central sleep apnea is common in ticagrelor users post ACS
“Whether this particular drug-induced central sleep apnea is consequential” is an open question, says outside expert.
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Long-term CPAP use linked with more physical activity
New research reinforces the health benefits of treating obstructive sleep apnea.
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FDA clears novel daytime device for obstructive sleep apnea
The mouthpiece has electrodes located above and below the tongue.
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More severe AD correlates with worse sleep health and attention problems in children
“We think it’s important for dermatologists and pediatricians to be monitoring children with AD for sleep and attention dysregulation.”
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Study links sleep meds and dementia risk in older adults
Routine use of sleeping medications was associated with an approximate 30% increase in risk of dementia.
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Sleep apnea may correlate with anxiety, depression in patients with PCOS
If OSA treatment reduced a patient’s need for psychiatric medications, there could be added benefit in PCOS due to the metabolic side effects that...
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Biometric changes on fitness trackers, smartwatches detect COVID-19
Adding passively monitored physiologic data from wearable devices to self-reported symptom data enhances an app’s ability to discriminate between...