Tag: Sleep Problems: Apnea
Female Sex Hormones Tied to Sleep Apnea Symptoms in Women
Low levels of female sex hormones linked to sleep apnea symptoms in study of 774 women aged 40 to 67 years
Continued CPAP Use Cuts Risk for Death
Termination of CPAP therapy tied to higher first-year all-cause death and heart failure
Weight Loss and Lifestyle Program Cuts Severity of Sleep Apnea
Change in apnea-hypopnea index greater for men receiving eight-week weight loss and lifestyle intervention in addition to usual care
Sulthiame May Be Effective for Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Treatment reduces the number of breathing pauses and promotes oxygenation
Upper Airway Stimulation Effective in Teens With Down Syndrome, OSA
73.2 percent of patients had AHI of less than 10 events/hour at 12 months; improvement also seen in quality of life
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for OSA Screening in Asymptomatic Adults
The evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for obstructive sleep apnea in the general adult population
Sleep Apnea Tied to Joint Pain in Postmenopausal Women
Furthermore, higher respiratory disturbance scores linked with joint pain severity
CPAP for Sleep Apnea Not as Effective in the Very Elderly
Compared with younger patients, CPAP treatment less effective for adults age 80 years and older with moderate-to-severe sleep apnea
Sleep Apnea in Pregnancy Linked to Metabolic Syndrome, HTN
ODI ≥5 in pregnancy linked to increased risk for HTN and MetS while AHI ≥5 in pregnancy linked to MetS, but not hypertension
AHA Statement Addresses Impact of Childhood OSA on Heart Health
Main risk factor for OSA in childhood is obesity; families and health care professionals should be counseled regarding this link
