Sleep Disorder
Celebrating World Sleep Day across specialties: OSA ‘touches every organ’
Across the globe, health care professionals are celebrating World Sleep Day, an event created by the World Sleep Society, on March 14.
Treating sleep apnea deemed important by US adults but 31% not receiving treatment
A greater proportion of U.S. adults said treating sleep apnea was “extremely” or “moderately” important vs. “minimally” or “not at all important,” according to survey data from the National Sleep Foundation and Inspire Medical Systems Inc.
Exercise tied to reduced risk for some neuropsychiatric diseases
People who engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity may be less likely to develop dementia, stroke, anxiety, depression and sleep disorders compared with those with more sedentary behavior, according to preliminary study results.
Ophthalmologists can play a role in diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea
The cover story in this issue of Healio | OSN provides a comprehensive review of obstructive sleep apnea and its potential impact on the body and eye. I will emphasize a few of the extensive points discussed.
Connection emerging between obstructive sleep apnea, ocular conditions
Obstructive sleep apnea is a common breathing-related sleep disorder, with a growing prevalence due to the aging population and the rise of obesity.
As a sleep specialist, have you seen improvements in sleep apnea awareness and strategies?
Sleep apnea is still an underrecognized and underdiagnosed condition. Many people who have this disorder are not aware of it or never step forward to seek diagnosis and treatment.
Vitamin D deficiency linked to more severe OSA in pediatric patients
Pediatric patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea and a vitamin D deficiency faced more severe sleep apnea vs. those without this deficiency, according to results published in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery.
Top 10 sleep disorder stories of 2024
Healio Pulmonology has compiled the top news on sleep disorders posted in 2024.
Obstructive sleep apnea increases risk for dementia in midlife adults, especially women
Adults aged 50 years and older, particularly women, who experienced obstructive sleep apnea appeared to be at higher risk for dementia, according to a new study published in SLEEP Advances.
Q&A: Advantages, pitfalls of sleep-monitoring apps, trackers
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.