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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a major heath problem. In the United States, at least 17 million people have moderate to severe OSA, which is characterized by heavy snoring, airway blockage and frequent awakenings during sleep.

Early adenotonsillectomy can improve behavior and sleep apnea symptoms in children

Adenotonsillectomy, or the removal of the adenoids and tonsils, is performed 500,000 times a year in the United States, often as a treatment for children with obstructive sleep apnea.

22 May 2013

OSA patients have greater risk of mortality, say researchers

Many studies have shown that men and women who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) - a disorder that causes breathing to halt intermittently during sleep - have a higher mortality rate than those who do not have the disorder.

21 May 2013

Asthma is a potential risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin have identified a potential new risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea: asthma.

21 May 2013

Study shows treatment of sleep apnea in patients with prediabetes improves blood sugar levels

Optimal treatment of sleep apnea in patients with prediabetes improves blood sugar (glucose) levels and thus can reduce cardiometabolic risk, according to a study to be presented at the ATS 2013 International Conference in Philadelphia.

20 May 2013

Addressing sleep hygiene prior to CPAP initiation may help improve adherence

A new study suggests that regularity of bedtime prior to initiation of continuous positive airway pressure therapy is an important factor that may influence treatment compliance in adults with obstructive sleep apnea.

8 May 2013

Regional anesthesia improves outcomes in sleep apnea patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty

Using regional anesthesia instead of general anesthesia in patients with sleep apnea undergoing total joint replacement decreases major complications by 17%, according to a study published online, ahead of print, in the journal Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine.

3 May 2013

Renal denervation reduces blood pressure for patients not responding to drug therapy

Up to 10 per cent of patients with high blood pressure are resistant to treatment, which puts them at increased risk of cardiovascular events, including heart attacks. Clinical trials show that catheter-based renal denervation reduces blood pressure in patients who do not respond to conventional drug therapy.

26 Apr 2013

Sleep related breathing disorders associated with cognitive and behavioral impairment in children

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22 Apr 2013

Study: Sleep apnea severity is higher in African American men in certain age ranges

A new study suggests that obstructive sleep apnea severity is higher in African-American men in certain age ranges, even after controlling for body mass index (BMI).

15 Apr 2013

Study: Obstructive sleep apnea increases rates of ADHD-like behavioral problems in children

A new study found that obstructive sleep apnea, a common form of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), is associated with increased rates of ADHD-like behavioral problems in children as well as other adaptive and learning problems.

30 Mar 2013

Study projects potential impact of FDA-approved anti-obesity medications on Medicare spending

VIVUS, Inc. announced today that a new study demonstrates that effective medical treatment providing 10% to 15% weight loss could lead to significant improvements in Medicare spending by reversing or reducing significant health consequences such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension and dyslipidemia in obese or overweight patients.

25 Mar 2013

Salivary duct access products launched by Cook Medical to offer minimally invasive options for obstructive salivary gland disease

Cook Medical has launched a suite of salivary duct access products that offer minimally invasive options for the treatment of obstructive salivary gland disease. Minimally invasive treatment of obstructive salivary gland disease can reduce the need for invasive open surgery.

18 Mar 2013

Breathing disorder tests for Down syndrome children to be investigated by researchers at the University of Southampton

Researchers at the University of Southampton are planning to investigate tests for a breathing disorder that affects babies and children who have Down syndrome while they sleep. They aim to provide the missing evidence so that doctors can introduce affordable and simple routine screening.

15 Mar 2013

Study: Treatment of obstructive sleep apnea no worse in primary care vs specialist sleep center

Among patients who were identified as likely having moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea, treatment based in primary care was not clinically inferior to treatment at a specialist sleep center for improvement in daytime sleepiness scores, according to a study appearing in the March 13 issue of JAMA.

14 Mar 2013

Combining weight loss therapy and CPAP can help reduce blood pressure in OSA patients

Obesity and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) tend to co-exist and are associated with high blood pressure. The effects of weight loss and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), the standard therapy for OSA, on blood pressure have been previously studied individually, but the incremental benefit of combination therapy (weight loss and CPAP therapy) over either therapy alone in obese patients with OSA has been unknown.

12 Mar 2013

Obstructive Sleep Apnea News and Research

Further Reading

Early adenotonsillectomy can improve behavior and sleep apnea symptoms in children

OSA patients have greater risk of mortality, say researchers

Asthma is a potential risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea

Study shows treatment of sleep apnea in patients with prediabetes improves blood sugar levels

Addressing sleep hygiene prior to CPAP initiation may help improve adherence

Regional anesthesia improves outcomes in sleep apnea patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty

Renal denervation reduces blood pressure for patients not responding to drug therapy

Sleep related breathing disorders associated with cognitive and behavioral impairment in children

Study: Sleep apnea severity is higher in African American men in certain age ranges

Study: Obstructive sleep apnea increases rates of ADHD-like behavioral problems in children

Study projects potential impact of FDA-approved anti-obesity medications on Medicare spending

Salivary duct access products launched by Cook Medical to offer minimally invasive options for obstructive salivary gland disease

Breathing disorder tests for Down syndrome children to be investigated by researchers at the University of Southampton

Study: Treatment of obstructive sleep apnea no worse in primary care vs specialist sleep center

Combining weight loss therapy and CPAP can help reduce blood pressure in OSA patients

Obesity may alter sleep apnea treatment outcome

Heightened stroke risk for patients with sleep apnea and atrial fibrillation

Otolaryngology, head and neck surgery: an interview with Thomas Cherry, Cook Medical

Sleep disorder linked to reduced life quality in asthma patients

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