Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Effectiveness of Oronasal vs Nasal CPAP
Oronasal masks may not be as effective as nasal masks for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Care Similar Among Providers
Non-sleep specialists and sleep specialist physicians provide similar quality care with similar patient outcomes for adults with OSA.
Sleep Apnea Associated With Recurrent Stroke, Mortality Risk
Patients with sleep apnea may have a higher risk for recurrent stroke and death.
Sleep Duration Trends in US Adults: 2003-2016
A new 14-year analysis indicate that adults are getting more sleep each night despite the prevalence of sleep duration among Americans.
A Middle-Aged Man With Worsening COPD
A middle-aged man diagnosed with COPD presents with shortness of breath at rest with no improvement with nebulizer treatments.
Risk Factors for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Major Depression Identified
Moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea is relatively common in individuals with major depression.
Apnea/Hypopnea Index in OSA Improves With Dronabinol
Dronabinol may be an effective treatment in adults with obstructive sleep apnea.
CPAP vs Laparoscopic Gastric Banding Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Bariatric surgery and continuous positive airway pressure were directly compared as initial treatment modalities for obstructive sleep apnea.
Home Sleep Apnea Testing: American Academy of Sleep Medicine Position Statement
Home sleep apnea tests are a less expensive alternative to polysomnography tests in detecting obstructive sleep apnea.
Potential Effect of CPAP on Carotid Intima-Media Thickness
Patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea who use continuous positive airway pressure therapy may experience a decrease in carotid intima-media thickness.
