Ambient Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Sleep Apnea
Odds of sleep apnea increase with increase in nitrogen dioxide exposure, PM2.5 exposure.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Patients With Sleep Apnea Have Increased Gout Risk
Among OSA patients, risk for developing gout is highest 1 to 2 years after the index date.
Epilepsy, Sleep Apnea, and SUDEP: A Closer Look
The comorbid presence of central apnea has been identified by multiple researchers as predictive of SUDEP.
Monitoring Movement Reflects Efficacy of Mandibular Splint
Monitoring mandibular movement reflects efficacy of oral appliance therapy in obstructive sleep apnea.
CPAP for OSA Does Not Improve Diabetic Macular Edema or Visual Acuity
Continuous positive airway pressure for obstructive sleep apnea in patients with type 2 diabetes offered no improvement in visual acuity compared with usual care alone.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Asthma: Gaining Control by Losing Weight
Poor control of asthma and obstructive sleep apnea can feed off one another, according to Michelle Zeidler, MD, pulmonologist at the University of California, Los Angeles, and director of the UCLA Sleep Fellowship Program.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Can Be Effectively Managed in Primary Care
Findings based on a portable monitor and use of a semi-automatic treatment algorithm
USPSTF: Evidence lacking for obstructive sleep apnea screening
The USPSTF found that there is uncertainty about the accuracy of screening tools for obstructive sleep apnea in adults.
USPSTF finds insufficient evidence for widespread obstructive sleep apnea screening
The USPSTF gave existing evidence an “I” recommendation.
OSA treatment linked to depression improvement
Patients presenting with depression should be evaluated for sleep disorders.
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