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Images are brain scans of people with OSA and without OSA.

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·September 1, 2015·4 min read

How Obstructive Sleep Apnea Damages the Brain

A new study links obstructive sleep apnea to a breakdown of the blood-brain barrier.

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·September 2, 2015·3 min read

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.

Image shows CD59 in cells of people with sleep apnea.

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·January 6, 2016·3 min read

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.

Diagram shows how breath is obstructed in sleep apnea.

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·February 12, 2016·4 min read

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.

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·June 13, 2016·4 min read

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.

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·January 31, 2017·2 min read

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.

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·November 10, 2017·3 min read

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.

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·November 29, 2017·6 min read

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.

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·April 16, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·February 12, 2019·4 min read

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Linked to Inflammation and Organ Dysfunction

A new study makes the case that obstructive sleep apnea should be viewed as a low grade chronic inflammatory disease.

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·April 16, 2019·4 min read

New oral appliance helps sleep apnea sufferers sleep more soundly

A 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.