Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

Better sleep was linked to improved global cognition, highlighting its potential role in maintaining cognitive function for aging adults, according to researchers.

Aculys Pharma, Inc. announced the initiation of a phase 3 trial of pitolisant, a histamine H3 receptor antagonist/inverse agonist in those with excessive daytime sleepiness that is associated with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.

The risk for major adverse cardiovascular events among patients with sleep apnea who used positive airway pressure for at least 6 hours a night was lower than among those who used it for less time, according to study results.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Lung cancer survivors had similar or increased frequency of and risk for cardiovascular comorbidities and substance abuse than patients with active lung cancer, according to a presenter at the CHEST Annual Meeting.

The Healio Editors compiled the most-read news in pulmonology posted in August.

Although patients with asthma and other atopic conditions experience higher risks for sleep disorders, allergists vary in how they address their patients’ sleep, according to findings presented in a research letter.

Most patients with obstructive sleep apnea retained their metabolic syndrome diagnosis after CPAP therapy, despite higher rates of reversibility after treatment, according to findings of a randomized trial published in Chest.

The Healio Editors compiled the most-read news in pulmonology posted in April.

A new study published in Sleep Medicine highlights an uptrend in sleep-related mortality and associated cardiovascular disease outcomes among Black men in the U.S.

The Healio Editors compiled the most-read news in pulmonology posted in January.