Sleep disorders
Facing sleep apnoea
A 3-D scan of your face could be all it takes to detect your risk of sleep apnoea.
Mar 28, 2019
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News tagged with sleep apnoea
Arthritis & Rheumatism
Obstructive sleep apnea linked with higher risk of gout
New research reveals that people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have a higher risk of developing gout, even beyond the first years after being diagnosed with the sleep disorder. The findings are published in Arthritis ...
Aug 30, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sleep disorder linked with abnormal lipid levels
In the Respirology study, investigators identified strong associations between several measures of OSA severity and higher total cholesterol, higher LDL-cholesterol, elevated triglycerides, and lower HDL-cholesterol. Lipid ...
Aug 22, 2018
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Sleep disorder linked with changes to brain structure typical of dementia
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is associated with changes to the structure of the brain that are also seen in the early stages of dementia, according to a study published in the European Respiratory Journal.
Jul 4, 2018
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Sleep disorders
Breath-taking research: Throat reflexes differ in people with tetraplegia and sleep apnea
New research published in The Journal of Physiology has indicated why people with paralysis of their limbs and torso are more likely to suffer from sleep apnoea. This knowledge could be used to develop much-need targeted ...
Apr 16, 2018
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Sleep disorders
When weight loss helps with sleep
Carefully managed weight loss has been linked to improvements in obstructive sleep apnoea, a common problem that contributes to a range of short and long-term health issues.
Apr 10, 2018
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
New clues to restoring fertility in women with disabling ovary disorder
Groundbreaking research out of the University of Otago is showing potential to restore fertility in women suffering polycystic ovary syndrome.
Apr 9, 2018
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Sleep disorders
The airways of people with sleep apnoea collapse much more quickly than previously thought
The airways of people with sleep apnoea collapse much more quickly than previously thought, say Adelaide researchers. It's a finding which could help improve treatments for sleep apnoea.
Mar 8, 2018
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Cardiology
High blood pressure limits protection to vital organs and tissues in low-oxygen conditions
New research published in the Journal of Physiology sheds light on the effects of high blood pressure by considering the way the body responds to a lack of oxygen.
Feb 21, 2018
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Sleep disorders
Treating sleep apnea could reduce dementia risk
Inadequate oxygen levels during sleep can damage the brain and increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, University of Queensland researchers have found.
Jan 31, 2018
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