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Catching up on sleep over the weekend may have heart health benefits
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.
FDA grants 510(k) clearance to under-mattress device that assists in OSA diagnosis
The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to the Sleep Rx Mat, a clinically validated mat that fits under any mattress and assists in the diagnosis of sleep apnea in adults with suspected sleep breathing disorders, according to a press release.
Sulthiame decreases breathing pauses during sleep, daytime sleepiness score in OSA
Among patients with obstructive sleep apnea, receipt of sulthiame for 15 weeks reduced breathing pauses during sleep and daytime sleepiness, according to an abstract presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.
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Top news of August: Tezepelumab breakthrough designation, pitolisant use in OSA
Healio has compiled the most-read news in pulmonology posted in August.
Q&A: Pediatric pulmonologist, sleep medicine specialist wins Excellence in Education Award
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recently presented Iris A. Perez, MD, pediatric pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist, with the Excellence in Education Award at the annual SLEEP meeting.
Uncontrolled asthma raises odds for sleep-disordered breathing in children
Having uncontrolled asthma significantly heightened a child’s odds for sleep-disordered breathing, according to results published in Respiratory Medicine.
FDA grants de novo clearance to bacterial reduction device for CPAP masks, hoses
The FDA has granted de novo clearance to SoClean 3+, an over-the-counter bacterial reduction device for certain CPAP masks and hoses designed to be used after their recommended cleaning procedures, according to a press release.
Mandibular jaw movement analysis ‘convenient approach’ in OSA oral appliance titration
Among adults with obstructive sleep apnea receiving oral appliance therapy, mandibular jaw movement automated analysis plus monitoring may help with titration, according to results published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society.
Pitolisant safe, lowers daytime sleepiness in OSA over 1 year
Among adults with obstructive sleep apnea, excessive daytime sleepiness decreased with 1 year of pitolisant treatment, according to results published in CHEST.
CPAP lowers vascular inflammation, unstable plaque volume in OSA
Adults with obstructive sleep apnea treated with CPAP for 24 weeks had improved vascular inflammation and lower unstable plaque volume, according to results published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society.
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