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artificial intelligencedeep learningFeaturedmachine learningNeuroscienceneurotechOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 25, 20203D face photos could be a sleep apnea screening toolUsing 3D imaging and artificial intelligence, researchers discovered the shortest distance between two points on the curved surface of the face predicted, with 89% accuracy, which patients had sleep apnea. Read More
artificial intelligencedeep learningFeaturedmachine learningNeuroscienceneurotechOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 3, 2020New deep learning model can accurately identify sleep stagesA new deep learning algorithm can distinguish different sleep stages. The technology could help with diagnosing sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 12, 2020Losing tongue fat improves sleep apneaReduction in tongue fat volume is the main link between weight loss and sleep apnea improvement. Read More
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FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·July 23, 2019Obstructive sleep apnea may be one reason depression treatment doesn’t workA potential link has been identified between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and major depressive disorder. Treating OSA may help to improve depressive symptoms, as well as reduce suicidal thoughts and improve sleep for those with insomnia. Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 16, 2019New oral appliance helps sleep apnea sufferers sleep more soundlyA new oral device, dubbed the mandibular advancement appliance, can improve the quality of sleep for those with sleep apnea. The device increases retroglossal airway space three-dimensionally. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 12, 2019Obstructive Sleep Apnea Linked to Inflammation and Organ DysfunctionA new study makes the case that obstructive sleep apnea should be viewed as a low grade chronic inflammatory disease. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 16, 2018Avoid Using Medical Marijuana to Treat Sleep ApneaResearchers say there is currently insufficient evidence for the safety and efficacy of medical marijuana as a treatment for sleep apnea. Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 29, 2017Synthetic Cannabis-Like Drug Reduces Sleep ApneaDronabinol, 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
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 10, 2017Sleep Apnea May Increase Alzheimer’s RiskA 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
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 4, 2017Sleeping Through Snoring: Neurons That Rouse Brain to Breath IdentifiedResearchers 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
