Avoid Using Medical Marijuana to Treat Sleep Apnea
Researchers say there is currently insufficient evidence for the safety and efficacy of medical marijuana as a treatment for sleep apnea.... Read More...
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Synthetic Cannabis-Like Drug Reduces Sleep Apnea
Dronabinol, a drug that contains a synthetic version of the molecule tetrahydrocannabinol, appears to be both safe and effective in treating obstructive sleep apnea, a new study reports.... Read More...
Sleep Apnea May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk
A new study reports on a surprising link between OSA and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report people who suffer a number of apneas per hour have increased accumulation of amyloid beta in the brain over time.... Read More...
Sleeping Through Snoring: Neurons That Rouse Brain to Breath Identified
Researchers have identified a mechanism that helps rouse the brains of mice suffering from simulated sleep apnea. The findings could help develop new treatments for people with obstructive sleep apnea and provide new insights into SIDS.... Read More...
Sleep Problems May Be An Early Sign of Alzheimer’s
A new study links sleep problems with increased biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease. Researchers discovered those who report low sleep quality, daytime sleepiness and other sleep problems had elevated levels of Alzheimer's related biomarkers in their spinal fluid than those who reported no sleep problems. However, no abnormalities were found in the spinal fluid of people with obstructive sleep apnea.... Read More...
Untreated Sleep Apnea in Children Can Harm Brain Cells Tied to Cognition and Mood
Study reports reduced gray matter in areas of the brain associated with mood and cognition in children with obstructive sleep apnea.... Read More...
Link Between Sleep and Cognitive Impairment in Elderly
Researchers stress more research needs to be conducted to determine a link between sleep disorders and cognitive impairment in the elderly.... Read More...
Can Better Sleep Improve Cognition in Multiple Sclerosis?
A new study reports on an association between sleep apnea and cognitive dysfunction in people with MS.... Read More...
Sleep Apnea Takes a Toll on Brain Function
According to a new study, people with sleep apnea showed significant changes in GABA and glutamate levels in their brains.... Read More...
Heart Disease Risk Lowered in Sleep Apnea Patients With Statins
A new study reports statins can protect blood vessels from a substance that causes inflammation.... Read More...
CPAP Reduces Depression in Adults with Sleep Apnea
According to a new study, depressive symptoms are common in people with obstructive sleep apnea, and the symptoms can improve when the sleep apnea is treated with CPAP therapy.... Read More...
Bedwetting May Help Identify Sleep Apnea in Post Menopausal Women
Researchers report on a surprising symptom that can help clinicians diagnose OSA in older women. ... Read More...