Sleep Disorders News

As a result of living with obstructive sleep apnea, many patients report fatigue, lost work productivity and limits on daily activities, according to survey findings provided by Apnimed.

BOSTON — Clinicians reviewing smartphone video clips of children sleeping often agreed on Monash Obstructive Sleep Apnea Video Scores, according to data presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting.

Daylight saving time has been a source of contention and debate since its introduction in 1918.

A voice-activated, in-home cognitive behavioral therapy program alleviated symptoms of insomnia among breast cancer survivors, according to results of a randomized clinical trial.

BOSTON — Adults who experienced BMI or weight gains between age 2 years and 5 years, as well as after age 11 years, faced increased odds for high obstructive sleep apnea risk, according to data presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting.

In September, Apple received marketing clearance from the FDA for its sleep apnea feature within the Health app on the Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10 and Ultra 2, according to an FDA press release.

Patients with mild/moderate obstructive sleep apnea treated with a mandibular advancement device plus expiratory positive airway pressure reported improved sleep quality at 6 months, according to a study poster.

Adults with poor sleep quality had improved Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Epworth Sleepiness Scale scores with 20-week daily almond consumption, according to data presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.

Catching up on sleep over the weekend was associated with lower likelihood of having heart disease compared with individuals who slept less than they would during the week, a speaker reported.