Sleep Apnea

ATLANTA — A strong association exists between sleep disorders and conditions such as diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration, Paul Chous, MA, OD, FAAO, said at SECO 100.

Adults with obstructive sleep apnea faced elevated risks for developing COVID-19 and experiencing COVID-19-related complications, according to study results published in Thorax.

Adults with obstructive sleep apnea demonstrated low predicted bone mineral density, which could impact the strength of their bones and teeth, according to study results published in Cranio.

The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to an at-home test device that can diagnose obstructive sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing disorders, according to a press release.

Healio compiled the most-read news in pulmonology posted in January.

Possibly driven partly by BMI, snoring and sleep apnea were associated with increased risk for hypertension and CAD, according to a Mendelian randomization analysis.

The risk for major adverse cardiovascular events among patients with sleep apnea who used positive airway pressure for at least 6 hours a night was lower than among those who used it for less time, according to study results.

A drug administered through a nasal spray may be an alternative treatment option for patients with obstructive sleep apnea by improving upper airway collapsibility, according to a study published in CHEST.

The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to a daytime-nighttime appliance, or DNA, to treat patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea, according to a manufacturer-issued press release.

Over the past year, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has released recommendations on screening and preventive treatment for various medical conditions