Daytime Sleepiness Tied to Greater Dementia Risk for Female Seniors
A study published in Neurology found that women in their 80s who experienced increasing daytime sleepiness over five years had double the risk of developing dementia.
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Daytime Sleepiness Tied to Greater Dementia Risk for Female Seniors
A study published in Neurology found that women in their 80s who experienced increasing daytime sleepiness over five years had double the risk of developing dementia.
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CPAP Reduces Heart-related Mortality Up to 55%
A worldwide study of over one million patients with sleep apnea provides the strongest evidence to date that CPAP therapy not only alleviates OSA symptoms but can also prolong life.
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54% of Americans Want Daylight Saving Time Ended
As the annual “spring forward” to observe daylight saving time approaches on March 9, new Gallup polling data reveals a majority of Americans want to eliminate the practice.
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Global Sleep Study Reveals the Impact of Poor Sleep
Results from ResMed’s fifth annual Global Sleep Study reveal the toll that poor sleep takes on health, work, and relationships.
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VGM Group Acquires SleepGlad, Provider of Remote Mask Fitting Tech
VGM Group Inc announced the acquisition of SleepGlad, maker of a cloud-based 3D mask-fitting platform for CPAP and noninvasive ventilation.
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Fisher & Paykel Launches Its Lightest CPAP Mask in the US
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare has launched its F&P Nova Micro nasal pillows mask in the United States, the company’s lightest and smallest CPAP therapy mask to date.
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FDA-Cleared Head-Worn Device for Chronic Insomnia Launches
In a clinical trial, 95% of participants reported better sleep in four weeks.
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ResMed Launches Fabric Nasal CPAP Mask
ResMed has introduced its first fabric CPAP mask, the AirTouch N30i, designed to enhance comfort with breathable, moisture-wicking materials in a tube-up design.
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Enrollment Completed Early for Phase 3 Study of Oral Sleep Apnea Treatment
Apnimed announced the early completion of enrollment for its phase 3 trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of AD109 for obstructive sleep apnea.
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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.
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How Sleep Apnea-related Hypoxia Increases Pain Sensitivity
New research examines the link between sleep apnea-induced hypoxia and increased chronic pain sensitivity.
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Products 2024: Positive Airway Pressure & Sleep Therapy
Positive airway pressure masks and sleep therapy devices from Braebon, Cadwell, and Mercury Medical.
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Key Component of Inspire Therapy for Sleep Apnea Recalled
The recall addresses a defect in the Inspire IV implantable pulse generator that may cause malfunctions and necessitate revision surgery for patients.
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Children’s Hospital LA Pulmonologist Earns National Education Accolade
A pediatric pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles was honored with the Excellence in Education Award from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
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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.
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React Health and ReactDx Announce New Mission and Vision Statements
The new statements focus on improving diagnostics and therapies for respiratory, sleep, and cardiac care.
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React Health Launches IntelliPAP Automatic PEEP Adjustment Tool for Ventilators
The IntelliPAP tool automatically adjusts PEEP levels during noninvasive ventilation in patients with respiratory insufficiency and OSA.
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NIH to Begin Long COVID Trials Addressing Sleep and Exercise Symptoms
The trials will investigate potential treatments for long COVID-related sleep disturbances, exercise intolerance, and post-exertional malaise.
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Specific Exercise Boosts Sleep Quality in Advanced Lung Cancer Patients
A study examined the comparative effects of specific exercises on sleep quality in patients with advanced lung cancer, finding one method particularly effective.
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Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Launches F&P Solo Nasal Mask
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare has launched the F&P Solo Nasal mask in the United States for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
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Sunset Healthcare Offers Smart Nora Sleep Solution
Sunset Healthcare now offers the Smart Nora anti-snoring solution, which can make adjustments to the user’s pillow to improve sleep.
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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.
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VA Introduces Online CPAP Supply Ordering for Veterans
The VA has introduced a new online system for veterans to order CPAP supplies, streamlining the process previously handled by phone or mail.
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Childhood Respiratory Infections and Parental Smoking Linked to Adult Sleep Apnea
Some childhood exposures, such as parental smoking and respiratory tract infections, are risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea in middle-aged adults, researchers find.
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