Sleep Medicine
Conference Coverage
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...
From the Journals
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.
From the Journals
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.
Conference Coverage
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...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves solriamfetol for daytime sleepiness treatment
Solriamfetol is the first dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor approved to treat narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea.
From the Journals
Short sleep linked with high homocysteine for some populations
Short sleep meant higher levels of the atherogenic amino acid for certain groups.
From the Journals
High prevalence of sleep problems in children with autism spectrum disorder
Children with ASD are more likely to have anxiety, which may predispose them to sleep problems.
Conference Coverage
Socioeconomic status, race found to impact CPAP compliance
SAN DIEGO – Identifying patients at risk for noncompliance and treating comorbid symptoms could improve compliance to CPAP therapy.
Conference Coverage
Nonsurgical OSA treatment ineffective in children with Down syndrome
CORONADO, CALIF. – OSA prevalence in children with Down syndrome is estimated to be between 30% and 70%.
Conference Coverage
Asthma, obesity, and the risk for severe sleep apnea in children
CORONADO, CALIF. – The findings could pave the way for studies of asthma pharmacotherapy as a way to treat OSA in...
Latest News
AHA report highlights CVD burden, declines in smoking, sleep importance
Nearly half of Americans now have high blood pressure, in part due to the 2017 redefinition of hypertension.