Sleep Disordered Breathing Prevalence High in Adolescent Athletes
Adolescent athletes have an increased prevalence of sleep disordered breathing.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea Severity Linked to Elevated Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure
Sleep apnea severity was associated with elevated pulmonary capillary wedge pressure in adults.
Specific Sleep Apnea Subtype Increases Heart Failure Risk
Investigators evaluated the characteristics of obstructive sleep apnea symptom subtypes and examined their relationship with prevalent and incident cardiovascular disease in the Sleep Heart Health Study.
FDA Clears Elevo Kit Snoring Intervention Device
The procedure, known as Elevoplasty, was investigated in the S.I.L.E.N.C.E. study (Snoring Intervention via Elevoplasty in a Non-surgical Clinical Environment) which included 52 patients.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea May Increase Gout Risk
Among patients with obstructive sleep apnea, the risk of developing gout is highest 1 to 2 years after the index date.
Sleep-Disordered Breathing: Imposing Challenges in Spinal Cord Injury
Poor sleep quality in patients with spinal cord injury contributes to adverse outcomes, including cardiovascular events and rehabilitation challenges.
Overlap Syndrome in COPD and OSA Is Up 4-Fold in Medicare Beneficiaries
The prevalence of overlap syndrome in obstructive sleep apnea and COPD in Medicare beneficiaries increased 4-fold from 2004 to 2013.
Solriamfetol Feasible for Sleep Apnea-Related Tiredness
Significant improvements were seen in wakefulness in a phase 3 clinical trial.
Mandibular Movement Analysis Offers Insight on Oral Appliance Efficacy in OSA
An analysis of mandibular movements provided valuable information on the effects of oral appliance therapy titration in patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea.
Montelukast With or Without Intranasal Steroids Evaluated for Pediatric OSA
A meta-analysis of anti-inflammatory agents for the treatment of pediatric OSA found that montelukast plus intranasal steroids or montelukast alone may benefit patients with mild OSA.
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