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New review highlights advances in diabetes research and treatment

A new paper surveying advances in diabetes pathogenesis and treatment explores the complex factors contributing to the onset and progression of the disease, suggesting that an understanding of these dynamics is key to developing targeted interventions to reduce the risk of developing diabetes and managing its complications.

25 Jul 2024

Study offers new insight into the underlying brain mechanisms of sleep apnea-induced hypertension

Nearly 40 million adults in the U.S. have sleep apnea, and more than 30 million of them use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine while sleeping.

23 Jul 2024

'Sleep divorce' trend reflects changing attitudes toward sleep and relationships

According to a 2024 survey conducted by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 29% of Americans have chosen to sleep in another bed within the same bedroom or in a different space in their home to accommodate their partner's sleep needs better.

18 Jul 2024

New study aims to examine how sleep patterns affect neurocognition in older women

Alzheimer's disease, the most common type of dementia, currently affects twice as many women as men, with minority populations predicted to witness the most significant increase in cases in the coming years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

16 Jul 2024

New study highlights impact of sleep disturbances on COVID-19 and long COVID

The influence of pre-existing sleep disturbances on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) susceptibility, severity, and long-term effects.

10 Jul 2024

New technology reveals the critical role of sleep in infant brain development

Researchers have developed advanced technology to measure neonatal sleep patterns, revealing how sleep significantly impacts brain development before and after birth.

8 Jul 2024

White blood cell type identified as important contributor to inflammation in obesity

Researchers explored neutrophil involvement in visceral adipose tissue (VAT) inflammation in obesity.

3 Jul 2024

Global burden of heart failure: prevalence, incidence, and risk factors unveiled

Review provides a comprehensive overview of the global burden of heart failure, highlighting variations in prevalence, incidence, risk factors, and outcomes across different geographical regions and populations.

30 Jun 2024

New drug tirzepatide significantly improves sleep apnea and weight loss

The effects of tirzepatide on adults with obesity and moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea.

26 Jun 2024

AI-powered wristband or fingertip clip may revolutionize sleep apnea diagnosis

West Virginia University researchers will put a sleep apnea detection device at the fingertips or wrists of patients facilitating early diagnosis and treatment of the disease with support from a National Science Foundation grant.

26 Jun 2024

Sleep patterns reveal hidden health clues

Your sleep tracker might give you information about more than just your sleep–specifically, it might give you information about chronic conditions such as diabetes and sleep apnea, and illnesses such as COVID-19.

25 Jun 2024

Wearable devices show how sleep patterns change with health conditions

Examine changes in the sleep phenotype of an individual over time and to determine if these changes in sleep patterns or phenotypes are informative about periods of acute illness.

25 Jun 2024

Tirzepatide emerges as first drug therapy for obstructive sleep apnea

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and international collaborators have led a worldwide, advanced study demonstrating the potential of tirzepatide, known to manage type 2 diabetes, as the first effective drug therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a sleep-related disorder characterized by repeated episodes of irregular breathing due to complete or partial blockage of the upper airway.

21 Jun 2024

Bariatric surgery lowers heart risks and death rates in obese patients with sleep apnea

A Cleveland Clinic study shows that bariatric surgery performed in patients with obesity and moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea is associated with a significantly lower risk of death and major adverse cardiovascular events, compared with patients who did not have the surgery.

21 Jun 2024

Sleep Apnea News and Research

New review highlights advances in diabetes research and treatment

Study offers new insight into the underlying brain mechanisms of sleep apnea-induced hypertension

'Sleep divorce' trend reflects changing attitudes toward sleep and relationships

New study aims to examine how sleep patterns affect neurocognition in older women

New study highlights impact of sleep disturbances on COVID-19 and long COVID

New technology reveals the critical role of sleep in infant brain development

White blood cell type identified as important contributor to inflammation in obesity

Global burden of heart failure: prevalence, incidence, and risk factors unveiled

New drug tirzepatide significantly improves sleep apnea and weight loss

AI-powered wristband or fingertip clip may revolutionize sleep apnea diagnosis

Sleep patterns reveal hidden health clues

Wearable devices show how sleep patterns change with health conditions

Tirzepatide emerges as first drug therapy for obstructive sleep apnea

Bariatric surgery lowers heart risks and death rates in obese patients with sleep apnea

Innovative collar device for detecting sleep apnea in dogs at home

AHA selects five innovators for the Heart and Brain Health Accelerator program The Amer...

Episodic hypoxemia from sleep apnea tied to increased lung cancer relapse

Studies underscore the relationship between narcolepsy and cardiovascular disease

Sleep apnea linked to higher hospitalization rates in older adults

Sleep apnea treatment boosts relationship health

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Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

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