Sleep Apnea

Sleep-disordered breathing and worse oxygenation were linked to larger hippocampal volumes a decade later in Hispanic and Latino adults, according to a study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

A combination of acetazolamide and eszopiclone taken for 3 days lessened obstructive sleep apnea severity in adults, according to results published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

PHILADELPHIA — Hepatologists and gastroenterologists must be internal medicine physicians, not just specialists, to determine the root cause of complaints in patients with suspected hepatic encephalopathy, according to an expert.

In September, Apple received marketing clearance from the FDA for its sleep apnea feature within the Health app on the Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10 and Ultra 2, according to an FDA press release.

Historically, much of the medical conversation around polycystic ovary syndrome, which affects 5% to 20% of women worldwide, has centered on fertility, but the condition extends far beyond reproductive health.

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.

Around 20% of patients with obstructive sleep apnea starting positive airway pressure reported dry throat/mouth, waking too early and mask discomfort as bothersome issues of the therapy, according to research presented at SLEEP 2024.

Several sports cardiologists shared their thoughts with Healio on whether ECG screening should be part of a pre-participation exam for young athletes.

Adults with obstructive sleep apnea had elevated odds of developing various heart-related health conditions compared with those without it, and the association was strongest in younger individuals, researchers reported.