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Nocturnal Enuresis More Common in Children With Sleep Apnea
TUESDAY, Dec. 3, 2024 – Nocturnal enuresis is more common in children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a study published online Sept. 23 in Children. María Andreu-Codina, from U...
Sleep Apnea Increases Risk for Dementia in Older Adults Over Time
TUESDAY, Nov. 5, 2024 – Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) contributes to dementia risk in older adults, particularly women, according to a study published online Oct. 22 in Sleep Advances. Tiffany J. ...
Sleep Apnea Could Raise Dementia Risk, Especially for Women
FRIDAY, Nov. 1, 2024 – Sleep apnea appears to increase a person's odds of developing dementia, a new study finds. The effect seems stronger among women compared to men, noted a research team from...
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Sept. 28-Oct. 1
The annual meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery was held from Sept. 28 to Oct. 1 in Miami, drawing participants from around the world, including otolaryngologists,...
Behavior Change Intervention Via Mail Cuts Use of Sleep Medications in Older Adults
FRIDAY, Sept. 20, 2024 – A mailed knowledge mobilization and behavior change intervention can reduce the use of sedatives and improve sleep outcomes in older adults with insomnia, according to a...
Positive Airway Pressure Use Tied to Lower Cardiovascular Events
TUESDAY, Sept. 17, 2024 – Positive airway pressure (PAP) utilization is associated with lower all-cause mortality and major adverse cardiovascular event (MACE) incidence in older adults with...
Sulthiame Beneficial for Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2024 – Sulthiame (STM) is beneficial for improving symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a study presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress, held from ...
Could Sulthiame, a Pill Approved in Europe for Epilepsy, Help Ease Sleep Apnea?
TUESDAY, Sept. 10, 2024 – A European epilepsy drug could be an effective treatment for sleep apnea, a new study suggests. Patients who took sulthiame had few pauses in their breathing while asleep,...
New Insights Into How Sleep Apnea Affects the Brain
THURSDAY, July 24, 2024 – Millions of Americans deal with the sleep deficits brought on by sleep apnea, and many turn to one of the few treatments out there, continuous positive airway pressure...
Sleep Apnea Increases Risk for Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Events
FRIDAY, July 19, 2024 – Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adults, even those younger than 40 years, according to a study...
Does Exercise Near Bedtime Really Disrupt Sleep? Maybe Not
WEDNESDAY, July 17, 2024 – Exercise near bedtime won’t necessarily wreck a person’s sleep, a new study says. Intense exercise is typically discouraged as bedtime approaches, since such activity can d...
Are You & Your Partner in a 'Sleep Divorce?' You're Not Alone
WEDNESDAY, July 17, 2024 – Many couples may be painfully familiar with the scenario: One partner snores loudly all night long, so the other partner seeks better sleep in another bed. Now, a new...
Sleep Apnea Raises Chances of Heart Disease, Particularly in Young Adults
THURSDAY, July 11, 2024 – Sleep apnea is particularly dangerous for the heart health of young adults, even more so than in older folks, a new study warns. The link between sleep apnea and risk...