Sleep Apnea

Potential risk factors for lung cancer reoccurrence within 2 years include obstructive sleep apnea-related episodic hypoxemia and hypoxic burden, according to research presented at SLEEP 2024.

Obstructive sleep apnea appears to increase the risk for ptosis repair failure and revision surgery, according to a study in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Individuals with obstructive sleep apnea and their partners both reported relationship satisfaction when the patient consistently used positive airway pressure at night, according to research presented at SLEEP 2024.

SAN DIEGO — A heightened oxygen desaturation index was significantly linked to epigenetic age acceleration determined via two epigenetic clocks, according to a presentation at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.

People with asthma that also have underlying insomnia, depression and obstructive sleep apnea see a negative impact in asthma control, according to a study published in Journal of Asthma.

SAN DIEGO — A third of patients with obstructive sleep apnea had an apnea-hypopnea index less than 10 events per hour after oral appliance therapy, according to research presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.

Today is Melanoma Monday. The annual observance is intended to raise awareness about causes and symptoms of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.

BOSTON — In this video, a speaker at the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting recaps his talk on hot topics and research developments in sleep apnea.

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

BOSTON — Editors of Annals of Internal Medicine compiled a list of studies published over the past year that they said have important implications for internal medicine physicians.