Sleep Apnea: Mixed Results for Mandibular Appliance - Medscape
Jun 5, 2015 · Mandibular advancement devices improved apneas and hypopneas, but did not improve daytime sleepiness or quality of life, in patients with snoring or mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea.
Diagnostic Approach to Sleep-disordered Breathing - Medscape
Other night-time respiratory disorders include central sleep apnea, Cheyne–Stokes respiration, obesity hypoventilation syndrome and mixed sleep apnea syndromes.
Primary Care Focus: Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea …
Aug 15, 2024 · In this podcast, I'm going to talk about what we need to know in primary care about obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS), which is a commonly missed diagnosis.. OSAHS is part of the ...
Mixed Message on Sleep Apnea Treatment Effect in Diabetes
Apr 5, 2016 · Mixed Message on Sleep Apnea Treatment Effect in Diabetes. Miriam E Tucker. April 05, 2016. Treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) definitely ...
What Is the New Medicare Policy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
Mar 25, 2009 · Obstructive -- apnea is primarily a consequence of collapse of the upper airway during sleep; and Mixed -- apnea with both central and obstructive characteristics. [ 1 ]
Sleep Apnea Linked to Heightened Mortality in Epilepsy - Medscape
Dec 10, 2024 · The ordering of sleep apnea tests for patients with epilepsy is widely variable, according to Stefanie Dedeurwaerdere, PhD, who is the innovation and value creation lead at UCB.
ICYMI: The Top 10 Diabetes & Endocrinology Stories in 2024
Dec 16, 2024 · 9: Tirzepatide Significantly Reduces Sleep Disruptions Tirzepatide may have lost in the weight loss comparison with semaglutide, but it was a winner in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Obesity Drug Zepbound Approved for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Dec 24, 2024 · The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the obesity treatment tirzepatide (Zepbound, Eli Lilly) for treating moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults with obesity ...
Does Vitamin D Affect Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
Oct 31, 2024 · TOPLINE: Vitamin D deficiency is common in children with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and is associated with increased OSA severity. Lower serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels correlate with ...
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Children - Medscape
The clinical syndrome of obstructive sleep apnea (OSAS) in children is a distinct, yet somewhat overlapping disorder with the condition that occurs in adults, such that the clinical manifestations ...