FDA Clears Vivos’ Oral Appliances for Severe Sleep Apnea
Vivos Therapeutics' CARE oral appliances received FDA clearance for treating moderate to severe sleep apnea in adults.
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Commonly Used Pain Relief Device Could Treat OSA
An inexpensive machine commonly used for pain relief has shown to improve breathing in patients with obstructive sleep apnea, a clinical trial has found.
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Babies with Sleep Apnea May Face Increased Hypertension Risk in Adulthood
In experiments involving rats, researchers found that periods of low oxygen levels in the first months of life can lead to dysregulation of the sympathetic autonomic nervous system.
Exercise May Reduce Negative Effects of Unhealthy Sleep on Lifespan
Sleeping too little or too long is linked with a shorter lifespan, but scientists have found that exercise counteracts some of these negative effects, according to a study of more than 90,000 adults.
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Poor Sleep Tied to Greater Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease
Sleeping less than five hours a night is associated with a 74% greater likelihood of developing peripheral artery disease (PAD) compared with seven to eight hours of sleep, according to new research.
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Belun’s Home Sleep Apnea Testing Device FDA-Cleared
The photoplethysmography-based wearable ring is designed to detect obstructive sleep apnea.
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Neighborhood Greenery and Racial Health Disparities
A new nationwide study utilized millions of Google Street View images and linked built environment characteristics to racial disparities in adverse health outcomes such as diabetes, asthma, and poor sleep.
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Jaw Surgery Concept Effective for Treating Sleep Apnea
Jaw advancement surgery can significantly alleviate sleep apnea, as well as maintain or even improve the patient’s appearance, per research.
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Could a Nasal Spray Treat Sleep Apnea?
A drug in development for obstructive sleep apnea has shown promising results after it was tested in people for the first time.
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Protein May Be Sleep Apnea Target
In a new study with obese mice, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have added to evidence...
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Good Sleep, Good Immunity
Getting a consistent good night’s sleep supports normal production and programming of hematopoietic stem cells, a building block of the body’s innate immune system.
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Linked to Increased Risk of Cancer, Reduced Cognitive Function, Increased Risk of Blood Clots
People who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea are at an increased risk of cancer and emboli, and a decline in cognitive functions.
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Philips Mask Recall: Five CPAP/BiPAP Masks Recalled Due to Risk of Injury, Death
Philips Respironics has recalled certain CPAP and BiPAP masks containing magnets that may cause potential injuries or death when the magnets interfere with certain implanted metallic medical devices and metallic objects in the body, according to an FDA alert.
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Sleep-deprived Teens More Likely to be Overweight, Obese
Sleep-deprived teens who sleep less than 8 hours a night are more likely to be overweight or obese compared to peers with sufficient sleep.
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Additional Recall for Certain Philips BiPAP Devices
Certain Philips BiPAP devices are being recalled due to the potential to release volatile organic compounds (VOCs), according to the FDA.
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