Sleep Disorders News

HONOLULU — Apnea-hypopnea index, transpalatal width and airway volume all improved with use of an oral appliance in patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea, according to research presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting.

HONOLULU — Adults faced a higher risk for incident cancer if their Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire score deviated from the median score, signaling circadian disturbances, according to research presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting.

HONOLULU — Sleep deprivation, daytime sleepiness and burnout are common among physicians, according to a systemic review presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting.

HONOLULU — Women often have different presentations and symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea compared with men and are offered treatment less often, according to a speaker at the CHEST Annual Meeting.

HONOLULU — Heart failure and sleep apnea-related mortality significantly increased over the last 2 decades, with greater risks among the elderly, men and Black individuals, according to data presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting.

HONOLULU — Established and evolving treatments are available to help women with insomnia, the prevalence, symptoms and outcomes of with may vary and intensify with age, according to a speaker at the CHEST Annual Meeting.

HONOLULU — Young patients with obstructive sleep apnea faced heightened odds for major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events if they abused drugs, according to an abstract presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting.

HONOLULU — Experiencing financial toxicity 1 year after COVID-19 hospitalization contributed to elevated odds for sleep disturbance and sleep-related impairment, according to research presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting.

HONOLULU — Video clips of children could assist in screening for obstructive sleep apnea, as this method was nearly as effective in detecting OSA compared with other tools, according to two studies presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting.

The FDA granted class II 510(k) clearance to Sleepiz One+, a contactless remote patient monitoring device that tracks respiration rate, heart rate and movement while at rest, according to a manufacturer-issued press release.