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Sleep apnea increases risk of sudden death, cardiovascular conditions
A study by Penn State College of Medicine researchers reveals that people living with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition that occurs when a person's airway becomes blocked while they are asleep, are twice as likely ...
Jul 28, 2021
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More exercise and fewer hours watching TV cuts sleep apnoea risk
Being more physically active and spending fewer hours per day sitting watching TV is linked to a substantially lower risk of developing obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), according to new research published in the European Respiratory ...
Jul 21, 2021
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Researchers reduce severity of sleep apnoea by at least 30 percent
In an Australian-first, researchers have successfully repurposed two existing medications to reduce the severity of sleep apnoea in people by at least 30 percent.
Jul 02, 2021
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Sleep apnea in children linked to increased risk of high blood pressure in teens
Children with obstructive sleep apnea are nearly three times more likely to develop high blood pressure when they become teenagers than children who never experience sleep apnea, according to a new study funded by the National ...
Jun 23, 2021
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Sleep apnea worsens heart disease, yet often untreated
Health care experts urge increased awareness of obstructive sleep apnea among people with cardiovascular disease or risk factors such as high blood pressure, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart ...
Jun 21, 2021
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Telemedicine program improves access to sleep care for rural veterans
More veterans are receiving important sleep care, especially those living in rural areas where access to sleep medicine specialists can be difficult. The Veterans Health Administration's TeleSleep Program launched telehealth ...
Jun 14, 2021
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Treating sleep apnea with CPAP therapy is associated with lower risk of heart problems
Findings from a recent study show that patients with untreated, moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea had a higher risk of experiencing a cardiovascular event, but the risk of incident heart problems was decreased in ...
Jun 10, 2021
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Artificial intelligence enhances efficacy of sleep disorder treatments
Difficulty sleeping, sleep apnea and narcolepsy are among a range of sleep disorders that thousands of Danes suffer from. Furthermore, it is estimated that sleep apnea is undiagnosed in as many as 200,000 Danes.
Jun 08, 2021
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Simple, fast, wide-awake diagnosis of sleep apnea could enable better surgical care and improve sleep
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a very common sleep disorder, but one that is widely underdiagnosed. Its many symptoms and effects may include cardiovascular disease or memory impairment. Fatal accidents can occur when undiagnosed ...
Jun 03, 2021
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Poor sleep predicts long-term cognitive decline in Hispanics more so than in whites
Poor sleep impacts the risk of long-term cognitive decline in Hispanic/Latino middle aged and older adults differently than it does in non-Hispanic adults, according to research led by University of Miami Miller School of ...
May 27, 2021
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Kids with sleep apnea into teen years could develop high blood pressure
Children with obstructive sleep apnea who don't outgrow it by adolescence have nearly three times the risk of high blood pressure as teens compared to those without the breathing issue, a new long-term study shows.
May 21, 2021
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Elevated pulse rate in non-sleepy OSA heart patients may lead to serious cardiac events
Some patients with coronary artery disease and non-sleepy obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be protected against serious cardiac events by CPAP therapy, according to research presented at the ATS 2021 International Conference.
May 18, 2021
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More severe OSA associated with COVID-19 risk, but longer use of PAP reduces risk
The more severe a patient's obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the greater their risk of contracting COVID-19, according to research presented at the ATS 2021 International Conference. The study also found that the longer patients ...
May 18, 2021
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Sleep disorders tally $94.9 billion in health care costs each year
Sleep disorders are associated with significantly higher rates of health care utilization, conservatively placing an additional $94.9 billion in costs each year to the United States health care system, according to a new ...
May 07, 2021
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'Disrupted' sleep could be seriously affecting your health
(HealthDay)—Waking up briefly throughout the night may do more than leave you feeling grumpy and tired in the morning.
Apr 22, 2021
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Sleep disorders, anesthesia and surgery
An estimated 50 million people undergo surgery each year in the United States, and a significant proportion of them have undiagnosed or untreated sleep disorders (SD) or sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). Issues at the intersection ...
Apr 19, 2021
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Treating sleep apnea may reduce dementia risk
A new study finds older adults who received positive airway pressure therapy prescribed for obstructive sleep apnea may be less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease and other kinds of dementia.
Apr 10, 2021
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Dramatic increases seen in rates of insomnia, sleep apnea among US military
Insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea have increased dramatically among active-duty military members over a 14-year period, 2005 through 2019.
Mar 31, 2021
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Add sleep woes to long-term effects of concussions
Concussions can increase the long-term risk of a wide range of sleep disorders, a new study indicates.
Mar 04, 2021
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CPAP treatment increases physical activity in adults with sleep apnea, heart disease
A new study found that treating obstructive sleep apnea with CPAP therapy increased self-reported physical activity in adults with a history of heart disease.
Feb 16, 2021
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