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Early Oophorectomy May Accelerate Onset of Chronic Health Problems

Premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy tied to higher odds of arthritis, sleep apnea, and more

Sep 13, 2023
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Positive Airway Pressure Linked to Less Late-Night Heartburn Problems

Wheezing, nocturnal gastroesophageal reflux symptoms decreased in PAP users, study finds

Aug 31, 2023
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Surgery May Improve Dysphagia Outcomes in Kids With Sleep Apnea

Adenotonsillectomy was more likely to resolve difficulty in swallowing versus watchful waiting

Aug 20, 2023
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Noninvasive Nerve Stimulator May Ease Sleep Apnea

Intervention recipients saw apnea, oxygen desaturation, sleepiness scores improve

Aug 04, 2023
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Sleep Quality Linked With Cognition Across Five Cohorts

Inaugural Sleep and Dementia Consortium analysis points to associations with sleep apnea

Jul 19, 2023
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Biden Put on CPAP; Madonna in ICU; Mandatory Masks Back at Boston Hospital

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Jun 29, 2023
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Upper Airway Stimulation Device for OSA Holds Up in Real-World Analysis

Another study looked at the feasibility of a noninvasive strategy for obstructive sleep apnea

Jun 08, 2023
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Insomnia Symptoms Tied to Stroke a Decade Later

Research suggests that younger adults in particular manage insomnia for stroke prevention

Jun 07, 2023
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Sleep-Disordered Breathing Tied to Brain Volumes in Amyloid-Positive Older Adults

Relationships not seen in people without amyloid plaques

Jun 01, 2023
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Sleep Apnea Patients Prone to Higher Long COVID Risk

Study suggests close monitoring of adults with obstructive sleep apnea

May 12, 2023
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Daytime Sleepiness Drugs of Varying Performance in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Solriamfetol had particularly strong showing in network meta-analysis

May 08, 2023
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Poor Sleep After COVID Hospitalization: Dyspnea Is Part of the Equation

Worsening sleep quality, duration, and regularity associated with impaired lung function

Apr 15, 2023
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Reworked Philips CPAP, BiPAP Machines May Not Deliver Correct Therapy

And some of the remediated breathing devices may not provide any treatment at all, FDA warns

Apr 10, 2023
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Tongue Nerve Stimulator Does Good for Sleep Apnea Patients

THN3 trial shows reduced apnea, improvement in quality of life

Apr 06, 2023
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