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March 09, 2021
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Clinical outcomes poor in patients with high-risk sleep apnea, COVID-19

Clinical outcomes poor in patients with high-risk sleep apnea, COVID-19

Patients with high-risk obstructive sleep apnea and COVID-19 may be at increased risk for delayed improvement, clinical worsening and need for supplemental oxygen compared with patients with low-risk OSA, researchers reported.

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February 17, 2021
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Survey highlights lack of awareness of sleep apnea, diagnostic options

Survey highlights lack of awareness of sleep apnea, diagnostic options

According to a survey led by Itamar Medical, 89% of respondents believe they know what sleep apnea is, but their understanding is superficial, with awareness lacking of the wider implications of sleep apnea.

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February 16, 2021
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Older adults with type 2 diabetes report fewer mood disturbances with OSA, insomnia

Older adults with type 2 diabetes report fewer mood disturbances with OSA, insomnia

Adults aged at least 65 years with type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea and insomnia experienced less diabetes-related stress and better mood and functional outcomes compared with younger peers, according to study data.

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February 08, 2021
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Surgical treatment for OSA tied to lower rates of CV, endocrine, neurological complications

Surgical treatment for OSA tied to lower rates of CV, endocrine, neurological complications

Soft tissue surgery for obstructive sleep apnea was associated with lower risk for cardiovascular, neurological and endocrine systemic complications compared with CPAP in a large cohort of U.S. adults, researchers reported.

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February 05, 2021
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Marketing authorization issued for device to reduce snoring, mild obstructive sleep apnea

The FDA has authorized the marketing of eXciteOSA, a prescription device for the reduction of snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea, according to a press release.

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January 21, 2021
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OSA may increase male infertility risk

OSA may increase male infertility risk

New data suggest that obstructive sleep apnea may be a risk factor for infertility in men, researchers reported in JAMA Network Open.

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December 14, 2020
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Cognitive impairment ‘highly prevalent’ in patients referred to sleep clinic for OSA

Cognitive impairment ‘highly prevalent’ in patients referred to sleep clinic for OSA

In a new study, the prevalence of mild cognitive impairment was high among patients referred to sleep clinics for suspected obstructive sleep apnea, particularly in older men who had moderate or severe OSA and other vascular comorbidities.

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December 01, 2020
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Top news of November: COVID-19 updates, night-shift raises asthma risk, benralizumab benefit and more

Top news of November: COVID-19 updates, night-shift raises asthma risk, benralizumab benefit and more

The Healio editors have compiled a list of the most-read pulmonology news published in November.

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November 16, 2020
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Obstructive sleep apnea increases amyloid beta burden

Obstructive sleep apnea increases amyloid beta burden

Individuals with obstructive sleep apnea — especially severe obstructive sleep apnea — experienced an increased amyloid burden compared with controls, according to findings from a small study published in Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.

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November 11, 2020
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Floppy eyelid syndrome correlates strongly with sleep apnea, keratoconus

The association between floppy eyelid syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea is so prevalent that every patient who is diagnosed with the syndrome should automatically be evaluated for sleep apnea, a speaker said.

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