Sleep Apnea

Men with overweight or obesity and moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea receiving CPAP assigned to undergo an interdisciplinary weight loss and lifestyle intervention had improved outcomes and health-related quality of life.

Women with persistent sleep-disordered breathing during and after pregnancy had an increased risk for hypertension and metabolic syndrome, according to data published in the American Journal of Respiratory Critical Care Medicine.

In a new study, researchers reported obstructive sleep apnea is common in patients with pulmonary hypertension, and risk factors include older age, male sex and lower daytime arterial oxygen pressure.

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Healio’s coverage of sleep studies throughout the year highlight the importance of a good night’s rest.

Presence of obstructive sleep apnea or CPAP use did not impact weight or glycemic outcomes at 2 months among adults with class 3 obesity, according to new research published in BMC Endocrine Disorders.

In patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea, carbonic anhydrase inhibition with sulthiame was safe and improved outcomes in the short term, researchers reported at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.

A new clinical trial is underway to evaluate the long-term effectiveness of inspiratory muscle training to reduce blood pressure and improve cardiovascular health in adults with obstructive sleep apnea.

Obstructive sleep apnea can predispose a person to hyperglycemia and even type 2 diabetes, yet data show continuous positive airway pressure therapy does not improve markers of glucose dysregulation, according to a speaker.

According to a scientific statement published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, obstructive sleep apnea is common among children and adolescents and may be associated with BP and heart structure.