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Snorers may have extensive tissue damage in nerves and muscles of the soft palate

People who snore may have extensive tissue damage in the nerves and muscles of the soft palate. This can in turn create problems with swallowing and contribute to development of sleep apnea.

14 May 2018

Older Americans have increased risk for OSA but rarely investigated

In a study of community-dwelling Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 and older who were asked about sleep disturbances, 56% were estimated to be at high risk of obstructive sleep apnea, but only 8% of the high-risk individuals had been tested for it. Of those tested, 94% were diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea.

14 May 2018

Study: Older adults have high risk for OSA, yet illness remains vastly underdiagnosed

Older Americans are often at a high risk for obstructive sleep apnea, yet this illness remains vastly underdiagnosed, a new study finds.

10 May 2018

The impact of sleep apnea is worse for women, shows study

The statistics are startling. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 26 percent of adults ages 30 to 70 have sleep apnea.

9 May 2018

New online assessment tool can guide doctors to find the best pain treatment plan

People in chronic pain are some of the most difficult patients to treat. They have complex circumstances that medicine can't always remedy. Pain can be amplified, by depression and anxiety, genetics and quality of life. Genetics can also play a role in how people experience pain.

4 May 2018

American Academy of Sleep Medicine selects 2018 award recipients

Several leaders in the field of sleep medicine and a best-selling author were selected as recipients of the 2018 American Academy of Sleep Medicine awards, which will be presented Monday, June 4, during the plenary session of SLEEP 2018, the 32nd annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, LLC in Baltimore.

27 Apr 2018

Research reveals why people with tetraplegia more likely to suffer from 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 therapies.

17 Apr 2018

AASM position statement: Medical cannabis not be used for treatment of sleep apnea

Medical cannabis and synthetic marijuana extracts should not be used for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, according to a position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

16 Apr 2018

Study finds increased risk of motor vehicle crashes in sleep-deprived individuals

Excessive sleepiness can cause cognitive impairments and put individuals at a higher risk of motor vehicle crash.

4 Apr 2018

Time’s running out: The frail in Puerto Rico face end of hurricane relief programs

Straddled across Ausberto Maldonado’s backyard in Bayamon, a suburb of San Juan, is a nagging reminder of Hurricane Maria’s destructive power.

30 Mar 2018

New research grant by Fisher & Paykel Healthcare to advance COPD patient care

The ATS Foundation is pleased to announce the new ATS Foundation/Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Research Award in Respiratory Support with Nasal High Flow in Patients with COPD. The award will provide funding for two years in the amount of $100,000.

29 Mar 2018

Weight loss surgery widely underutilized among young patients with severe obesity

Among U.S. teenagers and young adults with severe obesity, a new study finds that only a small percentage undergo weight loss surgery, even though it is broadly considered the most effective long-term weight loss therapy.

20 Mar 2018

Atrial fibrillation patients could reduce risk of dementia by taking stroke prevention drugs

Patients with atrial fibrillation could reduce the risk of dementia by taking stroke prevention medications, according to recommendations published online today in EP Europace, a European Society of Cardiology journal, and presented at EHRA 2018.

19 Mar 2018

Study highlights significant clinical differences between men and women with sleep apnea

Researchers from the UCLA School of Nursing examined clinical records and magnetic resonance imaging brain scans of patients who were recently diagnosed with sleep apnea, and discovered several apparent connections between thinning of the brain's cerebral cortex and apnea symptoms.

13 Mar 2018

Feeling sleepy during the day could predict Alzheimer's disease finds study

In a new study, researchers have shown that excessive sleepiness during the day time among elderly who had normal mental acuity and cognitive powers is associated with the buildup of amyloid plaques in the brain that is typical of Alzheimer’s disease.

13 Mar 2018

Self-adhering chest patch may better detect common heart rhythm disorder than usual care

For people at heightened risk for atrial fibrillation —a common heart rhythm disorder that also carries a high risk of stroke—wearing a self-adhering chest patch that records heart patterns may better detect the condition and facilitate more timely treatment than relying on usual care, according to one-year data being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 67th Annual Scientific Session.

12 Mar 2018

Sleep Apnea News and Research

Snorers may have extensive tissue damage in nerves and muscles of the soft palate

Older Americans have increased risk for OSA but rarely investigated

Study: Older adults have high risk for OSA, yet illness remains vastly underdiagnosed

The impact of sleep apnea is worse for women, shows study

New online assessment tool can guide doctors to find the best pain treatment plan

American Academy of Sleep Medicine selects 2018 award recipients

Research reveals why people with tetraplegia more likely to suffer from sleep apnea

AASM position statement: Medical cannabis not be used for treatment of sleep apnea

Study finds increased risk of motor vehicle crashes in sleep-deprived individuals

Time’s running out: The frail in Puerto Rico face end of hurricane relief programs

New research grant by Fisher & Paykel Healthcare to advance COPD patient care

Weight loss surgery widely underutilized among young patients with severe obesity

Atrial fibrillation patients could reduce risk of dementia by taking stroke prevention drugs

Study highlights significant clinical differences between men and women with sleep apnea

Feeling sleepy during the day could predict Alzheimer's disease finds study

Self-adhering chest patch may better detect common heart rhythm disorder than usual care

Study finds little variation in health benefits of long-term diets

As surgery centers boom, patients are paying with their lives

Non-adherence to sleep apnea treatment linked to increased hospital readmissions

American Football players face risk of future sleep breathing issues, study finds

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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