CPAP Nonadherence Associated With Higher Hospital Readmissions
Patients with obstructive sleep apnea had higher rates of hospital readmission when not adherent to continuous positive airway pressure therapy.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Prior Authorization for Medication, Procedures a Source of Frustration
Prior authorizations for medications and diagnostic imaging continue to be a source of frustration for providers.
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 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.
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