Sleep Medicine
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Sleep apnea is linked with tau accumulation in the brain
Philadelphia – Study results suggest a mechanism for the observed association between sleep disruption and increased...
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PAP may reduce mortality in patients with obesity and severe OSA
A population-based cohort study has implications for clinical practice, but its results require confirmation in future trials.
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New sleep apnea guidelines offer evidence-based recommendations
Recommendations from the American Society of Sleep Medicine address use of positive airway pressure for adult obstructive sleep apnea.
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Depression, antidepressant use may be common among patients with OSA
It is unclear whether treating patients’ OSA with continuous positive airway pressure would alleviate the symptoms of depression.
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Long-term CPAP use not linked to weight gain
Findings contrast with previous meta-analysis of shorter-term studies suggesting CPAP promotes significant gains in weight and BMI, though...
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CPAP use associated with greater weight loss in obese patients with sleep apnea
NEW ORLEANS – CPAP use was associated with a higher level of weight loss in obstructive sleep apnea patients participating in a weight loss...
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Effects of Insomnia and Depression on CPAP Adherence in a Military Population
Initial self-reported depression and insomnia prior to the diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea with continuous positive airway...
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Comorbid TBI & PTSD raise the risk for sleep disturbances, pain
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Treating sleep disorders in chronic opioid users
Continuous-positive airway pressure may not be an effective therapy for patients with sleep disorders who are using opioids.