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Women aged 55 and over who snore have higher risk for sleep apnea

A new study from Tel Aviv University found that women aged 55 and over who snore are at increased risk for sleep apnea, which can be fatal.

12 May 2022

New study paves the way for first drug treatment for sleep apnea

A new University of Gothenburg study has paved the way for the first drug treatment for sleep apnea. Compared to before receiving the treatment, breathing pauses decreased with on average more than 20 per hour for patients given the drug.

15 Apr 2022

Chronic tiredness in people with sleep apnea can have serious implications for road safety

Up to half of older adults may have sleep apnea, a condition in which breathing and sleep are briefly interrupted many times a night.

14 Apr 2022

Smartwatch application can be used for atrial fibrillation screening

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) was confirmed in nearly 94% of people who were initially identified to have signs of the heart rhythm disorder by a smartwatch application and who followed up with a clinician, in a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session.

3 Apr 2022

Developing an autonomous robotic platform to improve the quality of sleep

For World Sleep Day, we speak to Alexander Breuss from the Sensory-Motor Systems Lab about their autonomous robotic sleep platform.

18 Mar 2022

World Sleep Day: Diagnosing chronic respiratory diseases from within the bedroom

For World Sleep Day 2022, News-Medical speaks to Max Sieghold, Co-Founder and CFO of Sleepiz, about their technology and its ability to diagnose sleep apnea/

18 Mar 2022

Effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea may reverse biological age acceleration

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects 22 million people in the U.S. and is linked to a higher risk of hypertension, heart attacks, stroke, diabetes and many other chronic conditions.

9 Mar 2022

Study suggests link between sleep apnea and joint pain in postmenopausal women

The menopause transition is associated with several health issues. The incidence of both sleep apnea and joint pain, for example, are higher in postmenopausal women.

2 Mar 2022

Maladaptive coping strategies may contribute to decreased sleep quality

Most patients with sleep problems adopt maladaptive coping strategies – such as taking sleep aids, using caffeine, and taking daytime naps – that may actually contribute to decreased sleep quality, reports a study in The Nurse Practitioner.

25 Feb 2022

Poor sleep increases severity of viral respiratory infections including COVID-19

A new study explores the risk of respiratory infection with poor sleep in the context of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

22 Feb 2022

Study describes trajectories of insomnia symptoms from childhood through young adulthood

Children with insomnia symptoms are likely to persist with them as young adults and are significantly more likely to develop an insomnia disorder in early adulthood compared to children who do not have difficulty sleeping, according to new research led by scientists at Penn State College of Medicine.

17 Feb 2022

Sleep apnea during pregnancy linked to the development of hypertension and metabolic syndrome

In a new study published online in the American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, researchers examined whether sleep disordered breathing (primarily obstructive sleep apnea) during pregnancy and in the years after delivery is associated with an increased risk for hypertension and metabolic syndrome.

12 Feb 2022

Addressing sleep-disordered breathing in a hospital can be more effective, WVU program suggests

Sleep-disordered breathing exacerbates obesity, stroke, COPD and heart failure - some of the most prevalent conditions in Appalachia.

9 Feb 2022

Understanding how COVID-19 infection spreads from the upper airways to the lungs

Whether COVID-19 becomes a life-threatening disease depends, in part, on the virus reaching one's lungs. Scientists suspect the initial infected tissues in the upper airway can act as the source for virus-laden droplets or boluses, that are aspirated into the lungs.

4 Feb 2022

Researchers develop a single-use sensor strip to detect cerebrospinal fluid leaks

Developing rapid clinical testing for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks after trauma, surgery, tumors, and other defects are vital, because such leaks can cause life-threatening conditions, such as meningitis and intercranial infection.

1 Feb 2022

Association of obstructive sleep apnea with hospitalization due to COVID-19

Researchers report that OSA is an independent risk factor for severe COVID-19.

7 Jan 2022

Study offers more insight into respiratory event-related sleep fragmentation and OSA severity

Obstructive sleep apnea is a common breathing disorder causing excessive daytime sleepiness and increasing the risk for cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and stroke.

4 Jan 2022

A Day in the Life of a Medical Devices Expert

In this interview, we spoke to Karl Leinsing, a medical devices expert, about his day-to-day roles and responsibilities as well as his career highlights.

17 Dec 2021

New review examines the advances and future trends in sleep disorder measurement technology

Sleep disorders and insufficient sleep are major global problems contributing to, e.g., increased health care costs and sick leaves, and reduced quality of life. According to recent estimates, sleep apnea alone affects approximately 1 billion people worldwide, and up to half of the world’s population suffers from insomnia at some point in their lives.

16 Dec 2021

New method of monitoring over multiple nights may accurately detect obstructive sleep apnea

A new approach to measure the common sleep related breathing disorder, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), estimates that 20% of adults or approximately 1 billion people globally have moderate to severe sleep apnea which can lead to a wide range of health issues as well as driving and workplace hazards caused by daytime drowsiness.