Sleep Apnea
Vegetarian, healthy plant-based diets lower odds for OSA
Consuming a healthy plant-based diet or a pro-vegetarian diet lowers an individual’s likelihood for obstructive sleep apnea, according to results published in ERJ Open Research.
Samsung receives FDA authorization for sleep apnea feature on Galaxy Watch
Samsung Electronics has received de novo authorization from the FDA for its sleep apnea feature on the Samsung Galaxy Watch’s “Samsung Health Monitor” app, according to a company press release.
Sleep apnea an early predictor of cancer therapy-related heart failure
Sleep apnea could be an early indicator of cancer therapy-related cardiomyopathy, according to new data presented at the American College of Cardiology Advancing the Cardiovascular Care of the Oncology Patient course.
Pulse wave amplitude drops help find patients with OSA at risk for cardiovascular events
Having a low pulse wave amplitude drop index was linked to a heightened risk for cardiovascular events in patients with obstructive sleep apnea, according to results published in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
Sleeping less than 7 hours linked to elevated all-cause mortality risk in patients with OSA
Among patients with obstructive sleep apnea, sleeping less than 7 hours was linked to a heightened risk for all-cause mortality, according to results of a cohort study published in JAMA Network Open.
Low carbon dioxide production linked to central sleep apnea in men with heart failure
Reduced carbon dioxide production is linked to central sleep apnea in men with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, according to data published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society.
VIDEO: Variety of conditions affect physical, mental function in former NFL players
In this video from the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Meeting, Adam Tenforde, MD, discussed the variety of conditions that can impact the physical and mental well-being of former athletes.
Telemedicine follow-up for positive airway pressure shows adherence benefits
Patients on positive airway pressure demonstrated better measures of adherence and mask pressure and leakage when followed-up with telemedicine vs. standard care, according to results published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society.
CPAP slows down aging in men with obstructive sleep apnea
CPAP use for 6 months reduced telomere shortening, or cellular aging, in men with obstructive sleep apnea compared with no CPAP use, according to study results presented at SLEEP 2023.
Women less likely to be diagnosed with, offered treatment for OSA
HONOLULU — Women often have different presentations and symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea compared with men and are offered treatment less often, according to a speaker at the CHEST Annual Meeting.