Sleep disorders
Playing a wind instrument could help lower the risk of sleep apnea
A new study has found that wind instrument players have a reduced risk of developing obstructive sleep apnoea.
Apr 16, 2015
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Sleep disorders
COVID-19 patients with sleep apnea could be at additional risk
People who have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea could be at increased risk of adverse outcomes from COVID-19 according to a new study from the University of Warwick.
Sep 14, 2020
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Sleep disorders
Research shows that older patients with untreated sleep apnea need greater medical care
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common and costly medical condition leading to a wide range of health risks such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, depression, diabetes and even premature death. Researchers at the University ...
Jan 16, 2020
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Sleep disorders
Sleep apnea may increase atrial fibrillation risk
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may increase the risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AF), according to new research presented at the ATS 2017 International Conference.
May 22, 2017
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Sleep disorders
Asthma associated with increased risk of obstructive sleep apnea
Participants in a sleep study who had asthma had an increased risk for developing obstructive sleep apnea, with this association stronger with having had asthma longer, according to a study in the January 13 issue of JAMA.
Jan 13, 2015
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Cardiology
Atrial fibrillation: New management approaches for the 'new epidemic' in cardiovascular disease
Despite recent advances in the treatment of heart rhythm disturbances, mortality and morbidity rates associated withy atrial fibrillation (AF) remain "unacceptably high", according to a new report. The report, prepared jointly ...
Jun 26, 2011
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Sleep disorders
TENS machine provides less expensive, non-invasive treatment for sleep apnea
A machine commonly used for pain relief has shown to improve breathing in patients with obstructive sleep apnea, a clinical trial has found.
Aug 3, 2023
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Sleep disorders
Sleep apnea treatment showing good results
Daniel Tarro had a bad snore. It kept his family up at night. It woke up the neighbors if the windows were open. It once disturbed a gymnasium full of sleeping rescue volunteers, forcing Tarro to move to a private area to ...
Dec 6, 2016
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Sleep disorders
Obstructive sleep apnea may be one reason depression treatment doesn't work
When someone is depressed and having suicidal thoughts or their depression treatment just isn't working, their caregivers might want to check to see if they have obstructive sleep apnea, investigators say.
Jul 23, 2019
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Health
Catching up on sleep over the weekend may not help the heart
Using the weekend to catch up on sleep may not be good for heart health, a new study suggests.
Nov 15, 2017
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