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<乌鸦传媒>Anti-Epilepsy Drug Improves Sleep Apnea Symptoms in Mid-Stage Trial

AHI dipped by as much as 40% in patients who took sulthiame, but CPAP is still the gold standard

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<乌鸦传媒>Philips to Pay Over $1 Billion to Resolve Lawsuits Over Sleep Apnea Devices

Payout includes medical monitoring claims from patients who used company's CPAP, BiPAP machines

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<乌鸦传媒>Tirzepatide Improves Sleep Apnea in Patients With Obesity, Drugmaker Says

Topline results add yet another potential reason for use of dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist

A photo of Jeffrey Reed at home next to his Philips continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine.

<乌鸦传媒>After Massive CPAP Recall, Philips Ordered to Overhaul Manufacturing

More than 5 million machines have been recalled since 2021

A photo of healthcare workers tending to a senior male COVID patient who is wearing an oxygen mask.

<乌鸦传媒>Apnea Tied to Non-Invasive Ventilation in Hospitalized COVID Patients

Booster vaccination blunted the risk, however

ACC over a photo of Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA

<乌鸦传媒>Oral Appliance for Sleep Apnea Noninferior to CPAP for Reducing Arterial BP

For patients with hypertension, oral device may be an option for those who cannot tolerate CPAP

A computer rendered cutaway of the human skull with the hypoglossal nerve highlighted

<乌鸦传媒>Nerve Stimulation for Sleep Apnea May Not Work for All

Body mass index, sleeping position influence outcomes

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<乌鸦传媒>Memory, Cognitive Symptoms Linked to Sleep Apnea

Findings highlight importance of early screening for apnea, researcher says

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<乌鸦传媒>Biden 'Continues to Be Fit for Duty,' His Doctor Says

"Nothing different than last year," president says after undergoing annual physical

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<乌鸦传媒>Sleep Apnea Smartwatch Feature Gets FDA Authorization

Software is first of its kind to receive agency greenlight, set to roll out this year

<乌鸦传媒>Sleep Disorders Are More Common Than You Think

Plus, how primary care providers can squeeze this topic into their discussions with patients

FDA ADCOMM Pulse oximeters over a photo of one on a man鈥檚 finger.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Advisory Panel Generally Pleased With Pulse Oximetry Clinical Trial Proposal

But some questions arose regarding number of participants, permissible variance in measurements

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Kate Middleton Discharged; Philips to Halt Apnea Device Sales; Pet Dragon Warning

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>No Improved Outcomes for HF Patients With Sleep Apnea Using ASV Breathing Devices

While apnea symptoms resolved, no improvement was seen in clinical outcomes

A photo of a little boy in bed sleeping with his mouth open.

<乌鸦传媒>For Kids, Sleep Study Needed to Parse out the Kind of Snoring That Means Surgery

Search for clinical predictors without a sleep study doesn't turn up much

A photo of a little girl sleeping with her mouth open.

<乌鸦传媒>Early Surgery for Kids' Mild Sleep Apnea Doesn't Boost Executive Function

Other outcomes like blood pressure levels, however, were better than with watchful waiting

Photos of removable oral appliances from Vivos Therapeutics.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Clears First Oral Device Treatment for Severe Sleep Apnea

Oral appliances represent an alternative to CPAP and surgical neurostimulation implants

FDA WARNING Philips DreamStation 2 over a photo of a man pressing a button on a DreamStation 2 device.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Warns That Philips' CPAP Machines May Overheat

Thermal issues including burns, smoke, fire among reports submitted by DreamStation 2 users

CHEST over a photo of the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort in Honolulu, HI.

<乌鸦传媒>Oral Appliances for Sleep Apnea a Promising Alternative to CPAP in Seniors

Patients with both mild-to-moderate and severe OSA saw benefits with oral appliance therapy

A photo of a CPAP mask.

<乌鸦传媒>CPAP Turns in Mixed Results for Patients With Diabetic Eye Disease

Slower progression of retinal disease, but an increase in microhemorrhages

A photo of a mature man wearing a continuous positive airway pressure mask.

<乌鸦传媒>Adherence Matters for CVD Secondary Prevention in CPAP Users

Questionable benefit may hinge on number of hours used

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<乌鸦传媒>Early Oophorectomy May Accelerate Onset of Chronic Health Problems

Premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy tied to higher odds of arthritis, sleep apnea, and more

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<乌鸦传媒>Positive Airway Pressure Linked to Less Late-Night Heartburn Problems

Wheezing, nocturnal gastroesophageal reflux symptoms decreased in PAP users, study finds

A photo of a boy in bed wearing a sleep apnea mask.

<乌鸦传媒>Surgery May Improve Dysphagia Outcomes in Kids With Sleep Apnea

Adenotonsillectomy was more likely to resolve difficulty in swallowing versus watchful waiting

A photo of a transcutaneous electrical neurostimulator device.

<乌鸦传媒>Noninvasive Nerve Stimulator May Ease Sleep Apnea

Intervention recipients saw apnea, oxygen desaturation, sleepiness scores improve

AAIC over a photo of the RAI convention center in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

<乌鸦传媒>Sleep Quality Linked With Cognition Across Five Cohorts

Inaugural Sleep and Dementia Consortium analysis points to associations with sleep apnea

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Biden Put on CPAP; Madonna in ICU; Mandatory Masks Back at Boston Hospital

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

SLEEP over a photo of the Indiana Convention Center.

<乌鸦传媒>Upper Airway Stimulation Device for OSA Holds Up in Real-World Analysis

Another study looked at the feasibility of a noninvasive strategy for obstructive sleep apnea

A photo of a mature man sleeping with a sleep apnea mask on.

<乌鸦传媒>Sleep Apnea Patients Prone to Higher Long COVID Risk

Study suggests close monitoring of adults with obstructive sleep apnea

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<乌鸦传媒>Daytime Sleepiness Drugs of Varying Performance in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Solriamfetol had particularly strong showing in network meta-analysis

FDA ALERT Certain Philips Respironics DreamStation breathing devices over a photo of a DreamStation1 device.

<乌鸦传媒>Reworked Philips CPAP, BiPAP Machines May Not Deliver Correct Therapy

And some of the remediated breathing devices may not provide any treatment at all, FDA warns

A medical illustration of targeted hypoglossal nerve stimulation

<乌鸦传媒>Tongue Nerve Stimulator Does Good for Sleep Apnea Patients

THN3 trial shows reduced apnea, improvement in quality of life

A photo of a mature woman sleeping with a sleep apnea mask

<乌鸦传媒>Diagnosing Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Do At-Home Testing Devices Measure Up?

Home test showed 52 apnea-hypopnea events per hour in woman with high blood pressure, weight gain

A photo of a little girl sleeping with her mouth open.

<乌鸦传媒>Intranasal Saline May Suffice for Some Kids' Sleep-Disordered Breathing

Recommendations for surgery halved after 6 weeks of mometasone furoate or saline

A closeup of some different pills in the nightstand and a young man laying face down in bed with his eyes closed.

<乌鸦传媒>Young Adults With Sleep Issues Face Higher Overdose Risk With Benzodiazepines

Risk heightened for people with a recent prescription opioid-fill

Photo of a man monitoring oxygen saturation with a pulse oximeter.

<乌鸦传媒>Pulse Oximeters Need to Work Better for Dark-Skinned Patients, FDA Panel Says

Warnings to patients and providers, improved accuracy needed, advisors say

A portrait of a mature woman holding her eyes open with her fingers.

<乌鸦传媒>Sleeping 5 Hours or Less Raises Risk of Multiple Chronic Diseases

Risk emerged in midlife and persisted at older ages

A photo of a mature man sleeping with a CPAP mask on.

<乌鸦传媒>What Good Is a CPAP Machine Without a Microchip?

The shortage threatens the well-being of patients with sleep apnea, among others

A photo of a container of strawberry melatonin gummies.

<乌鸦传媒>Sleep Experts Issue Advisory on Melatonin in Children

Recommendations come as reported pediatric poisonings surged

<乌鸦传媒>Not Just Recalls: Philips Tangles With Law Enforcement

Company agreed to pay $24 million to settle whistleblower lawsuit

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