Sleep Apnea News

March 9, 2022 — Experts say mandibular advancement devices (MADs) have been shown to work as well as CPAP for many patients with sleep apnea.

August 3, 2021 — New research shows sleep apnea may also increase the risk for high blood pressure, coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure.

April 22, 2021 — Disrupted sleep may actually increase your odds of dying early from heart disease or any other cause, and women seem to be harder hit by these effects than men.

September 8, 2020 — For people with sleep apnea who cannot tolerate continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, new research finds that a combination of surgical techniques may bring relief.

February 3, 2020 — The AASM points to several major warning signs and risk factors for sleep apnea: snoring, choking or gasping, fatigue, obesity and high blood pressure.

January 10, 2020 — If you didn't know the tongue harbors body fat, you're probably not alone.

October 15, 2019 — They found that patients with diabetic macular edema had a much higher rate (80.6%) of severe sleep apnea than those without the eye condition (45.5%).

August 16, 2019 — In advanced sleep phase, your body clock (circadian rhythm) is on a schedule hours earlier than most other people's. You have premature release of the sleep hormone melatonin and shift in body temperature.

May 22, 2019 — The study found that people who have more airway closures during sleep and whose blood oxygen saturation levels fall below 90% are diagnosed with cancer more often than people without sleep apnea.

April 15, 2019 — Sleep apnea isn't just an annoyance: It's also been tied to higher risks for heart disease, heart failure and stroke.

March 3, 2019 — It isn't clear if sleep apnea causes the buildup of protein tangles in the brain that are a sign of Alzheimer's, or if the increased protein helps cause the apnea, the researchers s

September 20, 2018 — The investigators found that, among stroke patients, "treatment of sleep apnea with CPAP therapy provides significant benefits, even greater than the benefits of tPA, the FDA-approved drug treatment for stroke," said study lead researcher Dr. Dawn Bravata.

September 7, 2018 — The investigators found that 24 percent of the study participants had moderate or severe sleep apnea, but only 5 percent had been diagnosed by a doctor.

August 30, 2018 — People with sleep apnea had a 42 percent higher risk of gout, the study found.

April 24, 2018 — In the United States, nearly 30 million adults are affected by sleep apnea. This condition occurs when the upper airway repeatedly collapses during sleep, resulting in snoring and daytime sleepiness.

April 11, 2018 — Among those who don't suffer from sleep apnea but only get six hours of rest a night, the risk of a crash is 33 percent higher than if they sleep eight hours every night, the researchers added.

March 1, 2018 — The study involved 345 patients with severe sleep apnea who had been hospitalized at a VA medical center  any time from 2007 to 2015. Most were men over age 62.

November 10, 2017 — If your sleep is continually disrupted by a condition called sleep apnea, you might face a higher chance of developing Alzheimer's down the road.

November 1, 2017 — As if severe hot flashes alone weren't enough of a problem for menopausal women, a new study finds  these symptoms may also be tied to a greater risk for sleep apnea and related heart issues.

September 14, 2017 — Device reduces breathing disruptions long-term, study says

September 7, 2017 — Finding supports use of CPAP therapy for condition, so blood pressure and blood sugar levels don't jump

July 11, 2017 — Device helped with sleep apnea, but didn't cut deaths from cardiovascular causes, study finds

March 27, 2017 — Research finds many men's urinary habits benefit when CPAP mask therapy is used

January 24, 2017 — Not enough data to advise for or against such screening, U.S. experts in prevention and medicine say

October 17, 2016 — Certain patients should be checked for the disorder before having surgery, researchers say

August 30, 2016 — CPAP helped patients feel better, but didn't cut odds for heart death, heart attack or stroke, study found

June 15, 2016 — Nightly breathing troubles may increase risk of heart attack, stroke following the coronary procedure

May 16, 2016 — Research suggests that breathing disorder could exacerbate heart disease

May 16, 2016 — Study can't prove cause-and-effect, but experts point out that shuteye promotes healthy immune function

May 5, 2016 — Study found the combo was linked to raised odds of irregular heartbeat

February 29, 2016 — Study found altered levels of brain chemicals that influence emotions, memory

January 6, 2016 — But it's too early to prescribe them for patients with the disorder, experts say

December 1, 2015 — Researchers find both common treatments, CPAP and MADs, produce modest decreases

October 14, 2015 — Findings highlight the need to screen women for the nighttime breathing disorder, experts say

September 29, 2015 — For some, it might work better than current standard treatment, researcher says

September 25, 2015 — Study suggests popular apnea treatment could help ease symptoms of mood disorder

September 16, 2015 — Treating Sleep Apnea May Reverse Brain Changes

September 10, 2015 — Study finds that procedure boosted sleep and quality of life

September 8, 2015 — Children with snoring or other irregular nighttime breathing need evaluation, experts say

May 18, 2015 — Researcher says cause and effect can't be proved, but link between the two conditions is strong

April 20, 2015 — Researchers recommend sleep disorder screening for patients with atrial fibrillation

April 15, 2015 — Treating sleep issues may delay mental decline in older adults, researchers say

December 10, 2014 — Study suggests low oxygen levels, less time in deep shut-eye may contribute to brain changes

December 3, 2014 — People with the sleep disorder take in less oxygen during exercise, small study finds

October 31, 2014 — Remembering everyday things was harder for those whose slumber was disrupted during dreaming cycle

September 30, 2014 — In study, obese people with the disorder tended to have more fat at base of tongue

August 5, 2014 — But the devices aren't for everyone, experts advise

July 28, 2014 — Study found overweight kids who had surgery were more likely to become obese within seven months

June 11, 2014 — For obese patients, weight loss is recommended, too, expert says