Untreated sleep apnea may be risk factor for vascular dementia
People who have obstructive sleep apnea may have an increased risk of dementia if left untreated, according to a new study of UK electronic health care records.
May 27, 2025
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Therapeutics: News and Research on Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
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How obstructive sleep apnea affects memory and brain function
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), commonly associated with cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, also plays a significant but less recognized role in memory decline, according to a new review published in Sleep Medicine Reviews.
May 12, 2025
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Study identifies new method for improving lung growth and function in preterm infants
Adding two weeks of continuous positive airway pressure for preterm infants in the hospital substantially improves lung growth and function, according to new research from Oregon Health & Science University.
Apr 17, 2025
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Research reveals patient attitudes toward devices like smartwatches
Last year, two popular smartwatches—the Samsung Galaxy Watch and Apple Watch—received Food and Drug Administration approval for features that can potentially alert the wearer that they may have sleep apnea.
Apr 16, 2025
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CPAP therapy may not improve neurocognition for some people with obstructive sleep apnea
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for obstructive sleep apnea is most effective in improving neurocognition in people who have a high arousal threshold, according to a new research analysis. The study, published ...
Feb 24, 2025
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Sleep apnea treatment may lessen a patient's risk of getting into car accidents, data suggest
Sleepiness at the wheel is a significant contributing factor to motor vehicle accidents. A new analysis published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery reveals that for people with sleep apnea, getting surgery for their ...
Jan 22, 2025
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GLP-1 Zepbound is approved as first drug for sleep apnea
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first prescription medication specifically for treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA): the weight-loss drug Zepbound.
Dec 23, 2024
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Peer support could help millions with sleep apnea slumber easier, study says
Continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, therapy can improve the lives of people with obstructive sleep apnea, but nearly half of adults with CPAP machines fail to adhere to a regular regimen of CPAP use. A new University ...
Dec 4, 2024
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Sleep apnea associated with age-related macular degeneration
A Center for Eye Research Australia study has linked low levels of oxygen in the blood overnight—a common sign of obstructive sleep apnea—with wet age-related macular degeneration.
Dec 4, 2024
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Mouth-taping to treat sleep apnea: Here are the risks
An unhealthy diet and an indolent life are well known causes of heart disease and stroke. But sleep apnea—where people temporarily stop breathing while asleep because their airway collapses—is also a major risk factor ...
Nov 12, 2024
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