Most people snore occasionally, and about one in four Americans snore frequently. Snoring tends to increase with age and weight gain. And studies show that about 60 percent of adult males are habitual offenders. (Their spouses ...
Mar 8, 2019
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For many, starting the day off with caffeine from a cup of coffee is a must. In neonatal intensive care units, or NICUs, premature babies born under 29 weeks are given a daily dose of caffeine to ensure the best possible ...
Dec 12, 2018
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Black adults with high blood pressure that defies standard prescription treatments might want to get screened for sleep apnea, new research suggests.
Dec 10, 2018
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How can a doctor predict the treatment outcome of an individual patient? Traditionally, the effectiveness of medical treatments is studied by randomised trials where patients are randomly divided into two groups: one of the ...
Nov 16, 2018
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Every night without fail, Paul Blumstein straps on a mask that prevents him from repeatedly waking up, gasping for air.
Jul 12, 2018
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New University of Adelaide research at the Lyell McEwin Hospital has shown that people with schizophrenia are 3.4 times more likely to have severe obstructive sleep apnoea than people without.
Aug 24, 2016
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A state-of-the-art implant designed to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is now being offered at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. The device is the first of its kind approved by the U.S. Food and Drug ...
Jun 30, 2015
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Patients who use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) often believe that it makes them less sexually attractive, according to researchers at Rosalind Franklin University. ...
Oct 21, 2014
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Continuous positive airway pressure is effective at treating sleep apnoea in older people, a new study has found.
Aug 26, 2014
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A new study suggests that people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who are single or have unsupportive family relationships may be less likely to adhere to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy.
May 29, 2014
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