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Sleep apnea affects 22 million Americans but treatments for the condition that causes snoring and impedes breathing are often inadequate. To improve treatments, a team of researchers at the ...

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If a traditional CPAP machine isn't for you, you might consider the Inspire sleep apnea device as an alternative treatment option. Here's what you need to know. Taylor Leamey writes about all ...

There is a need for convenient methods for detecting apnea ... individualized treatment. Lisa Strauss, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in the Boston area. She specializes in sleep disorders.