Sleep Medicine News

Soft tissue surgery for obstructive sleep apnea was associated with lower risk for cardiovascular, neurological and endocrine systemic complications compared with CPAP in a large cohort of U.S. adults, researchers reported.

Getting good sleep before and after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine may boost immune response, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

The FDA has authorized the marketing of eXciteOSA, a prescription device for the reduction of snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea, according to a press release.

Autoimmune encephalitis can affect any network of the brain related to sleep and result in various sleep disorders both during and after the acute disease phase, according to a review published in The Lancet Neurology.

New data suggest that obstructive sleep apnea may be a risk factor for infertility in men, researchers reported in JAMA Network Open.

A study comparing the impact of zolpidem and trazodone on patients receiving hemodialysis found zolpidem conferred a higher risk of hospitalization for fall-related fractures.

Healio Primary Care is pleased to announce the creation of its Peer Perspective Board — a group of dedicated experts who will help guide our efforts to provide the latest news and updates that impact daily practice.

Breaking news and emerging research on the COVID-19 pandemic dominated headlines this year. However, there were other important updates that impact practice.

Frequent nightmares were associated with psychological disturbances and insomnia in patients hospitalized for CVD, according to a study published in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing.

Adolescents with migraine who have later school start times have fewer migraines, according to research published in Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain.