Sleep Medicine
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Sleep disorder treatment tied to lower suicide attempt risk in veterans
Previous research has explored the link between sleep disturbances and suicide attempts, but less has been done to look at specific sleep problems...
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Sleepiest OSA patients have worse CV outcomes
The findings suggest that excessively sleepy OSA patients are more likely to benefit from CPAP therapy in preventing CV disease.
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Study eyes narcolepsy’s impact on patient quality of life
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Subset of patients benefits from in-hospital sleep apnea screening
SAN ANTONIO – Readmission rates can be reduced in hospitalized cardiac patients who use CPAP consistently.
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Estimated prevalence of OSA in the Americas stands at 170 million
The United States has the greatest burden of OSA in the Americas, with an estimated 54 million cases.
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Insomnia symptoms correlate with seizure frequency
PHILADELPHIA – Nearly a quarter of adults with epilepsy have moderate or severe insomnia, and insomnia symptoms are associated with depression,...
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Insomnia meds get boxed warning from FDA
Although complex sleep behaviors, such as sleep walking, associated with these medications are rare, the consequences can be deadly.
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New sleep apnea guidelines offer evidence-based recommendations
Recommendations from the American Society of Sleep Medicine address use of positive airway pressure for adult obstructive sleep apnea.
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CPAP use associated with greater weight loss in obese patients with sleep apnea
NEW ORLEANS – CPAP use was associated with a higher level of weight loss in obstructive sleep apnea patients participating in a weight loss...
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Asthma, obesity, and the risk for severe sleep apnea in children
CORONADO, CALIF. – The findings could pave the way for studies of asthma pharmacotherapy as a way to treat OSA in...