FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 17, 2020·4 min readStudy Explores Sleep Apnea, Autoimmune Disease LinkPoor sleep and inadequate oxygen supply associated with obstructive sleep apnea appears to affect cytokines. This could explain the link between OSA and an increased risk of autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 11, 2020·2 min readLink Between Sleep Apnea and Increased Risk of DementiaSevere obstructive sleep apnea is linked to an increase of the amyloid beta protein, resulting in a greater risk of sufferers developing dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 28, 2020·5 min readLink Between Sleep Apnea and Alzheimer’s ConfirmedAmyloid plaques form in the same location and spread in the same way in the brains of people with both obstructive sleep apnea and Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 23, 2020·4 min readGut Microbiome Plays Important Role in Sleep RegulationObstructive sleep apnea alters the gut microbiome in mice. Transplanting gut bacteria from mice with OSA to those without the disorder caused sleep disruptions.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 23, 2020·4 min readStudy links increased exercise with lower sleep apnea riskRegular exercise reduces the risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea, a new study reports. Adding twenty minutes to a daily walk, and increasing vigorous daily activities by eight minutes significantly lower sleep apnea risk.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 25, 2020·4 min read3D 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
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 3, 2020·3 min readNew 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, 2020·5 min readLosing tongue fat improves sleep apneaReduction in tongue fat volume is the main link between weight loss and sleep apnea improvement.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 13, 2019·2 min readThe mystery of why we sleepResearchers shed light on why we need to sleep and discuss the effects of sleep deprivation.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·July 23, 2019·6 min readObstructive 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
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 1, 2019·3 min readCPAP provides relief from depressionCPAP helps to reduce symptoms of depression in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease independently of sleep improvements.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 16, 2019·4 min readNew 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
