Sleep Disorders News

Obstructive sleep apnea appears to be linked with an increased risk for stroke, ischemic heart disease, and all-cause mortality among patients following vascular events, according to study results.

New quality measures for the detection and treatment of childhood obstructive sleep apnea have been developed by physicians commissioned by the American Association of Sleep Medicine.

A dietitian-led lifestyle modification program for patients with obstructive sleep apnea effectively reduced their severity and daytime sleepiness, according to study results.

People in Sweden with untreated obstructive sleep apnea were more than twice as likely to be involved in motor vehicle accidents in which they were the driver than controls, according to study results.

Adolescents with constant sleep duration variability, but not habitual sleep duration, have higher caloric and snack food consumption, according to recently published data.

Untreated obstructive sleep apnea was associated with an increased risk for repeat revascularization after percutaneous coronary intervention, while continuous positive airway pressure therapy reduced that risk, according to study results.

Young adults who exercise frequently may have decreased sleep duration, while those who exercise for longer periods may have improved sleep quality, according to data presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions.

Children with Down syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea at elevations greater than 1,500 meters exhibited a greater risk for hospitalization than children without Down syndrome who have obstructive sleep apnea, according to study results.

Excessive sitting and sitting while watching television were linked with increased sleep disturbances and an increased risk for obstructive sleep apnea, according to study results.

CORONADO, Calif. — Work-up in patients with normal tension glaucoma should be individualized according to their presentation, particularly when they are suspected of belonging to certain common subsets with non-IOP-dependent components of the disease, according to a speaker.