Category: Sleep Medicine

Sleep Medicine

Epilepsy Drug Improves Sleep Apnea Symptoms in Trial

People taking the drug had fewer pauses in their breathing and higher levels of oxygen in their blood during sleep.

Sleep Medicine

How Sleep Apnea-related Hypoxia Increases Pain Sensitivity

New research examines the link between sleep apnea-induced hypoxia and increased chronic pain sensitivity.

Sleep Medicine

Masimo Adds Sleep Halo to its Smart Watch

Masimo will add scientifically-based sleep analysis to its Masimo W1 Sport advanced health tracking wearable by incorporating its Sleep Halo software.

Breathing Disorders

Investigational Nasal Spray Modestly Reduces OSA Severity

Researchers have discovered that a bedtime nasal spray has the potential to reduce the severity of OSA and next-day blood pressure.

Insomnias

Mild COVID-19 Associated with High Insomnia Rates

A survey of people who had been diagnosed with COVID-19 but never hospitalized found that 76% developed insomnia—and anxious or depressed people were more vulnerable.

Hypersomnias

Poor Sleep Tied to Greater Risk of COPD Exacerbations

Poor sleep is associated with a significantly increased risk of COPD exacerbations, according to a new study supported by the National Institutes of Health.