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·November 8, 2022·3 min read

The Link Between Sleep Apnea and Dementia

CPAP treatments for sleep apnea have the potential to reduce dementia risk, a new study reports.

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·October 31, 2022·4 min read

A Potential New Treatment Target for Sleep Apnea

TRPM7 plays a role in suppressing breathing in obese mice with symptoms of sleep apnea.

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·October 6, 2022·4 min read

Promising Medication for Sleep Apnea

Reboxetine, a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor normally prescribed for depression, can reduce sleep apnea symptom severity.

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·June 6, 2022·1 min read

Frequent Snorers and Those With Sleep Apnea Are Less Active During the Day

People who snore and those with obstructive sleep apnea tend to be less active during the day.

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·May 22, 2022·4 min read

Treating Sleep Apnea Can Improve Memory in People With Cognitive Decline

Using CPAP to treat sleep apnea could help improve cognitive decline symptoms in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.

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·April 19, 2022·5 min read

Risky Driving Behaviors Increase as Common Sleep Disorder Worsens

Obstructive sleep apnea may impact your behavior when driving, a new study reports. People with sleep apnea who experienced eight additional disruptions in breathing per hour had a 27% increased risk of making dangerous driving moves, such as speeding, hard breaking , or accelerating suddenly.

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·April 18, 2022·2 min read

Drug Reduced Frequency of Breathing Pauses in Sleep Apnea

Sulthiame, a CA inhibitor drug, reduced the number of breathing pauses and promoted oxygenation during the night in sufferers of obstructive sleep apnea.

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·March 9, 2022·3 min read

Sleep Apnea Accelerates Aging, but Treatment May Reverse It

Untreated obstructive sleep apnea can accelerate biological aging, but treating OSA can slow or even reverse the process.

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·February 3, 2022·4 min read

Mothers’ Sleep Apnea May Increase Risk of Autism-Like Changes in Their Male Offspring

Sleep apnea during pregnancy may increase the risk of brain and behavioral changes associated with autism in males, a new study reports.

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·December 13, 2021·4 min read

Common Sleep Disorder Combo Could Be Deadly

People who suffer from insomnia in conjunction with sleep apnea are more likely to experience heart problems and are 50% more likely to die than those without the conditions.

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·July 2, 2021·4 min read

Researchers Reduce Severity of Sleep Apnea by at Least 30%

Two existing medications have been repurposed to treat sleep apnea. Researchers report the medications reduce symptoms of sleep apnea by 30%.

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·April 13, 2021·4 min read

Habitual Snoring Linked to Significant Brain Changes in Children

Children who snore while they sleep have thinner gray matter in several areas of the frontal lobes. Significantly, the reduction in gray matter correlated with behavioral problems associated with sleep apnea. Some behavioral problems experienced include hyperactivity, increased aggression, and attention deficits.

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sleep apnea

The Link Between Sleep Apnea and Dementia

A Potential New Treatment Target for Sleep Apnea

Promising Medication for Sleep Apnea

Frequent Snorers and Those With Sleep Apnea Are Less Active During the Day

Treating Sleep Apnea Can Improve Memory in People With Cognitive Decline

Risky Driving Behaviors Increase as Common Sleep Disorder Worsens

Drug Reduced Frequency of Breathing Pauses in Sleep Apnea

Sleep Apnea Accelerates Aging, but Treatment May Reverse It

Mothers’ Sleep Apnea May Increase Risk of Autism-Like Changes in Their Male Offspring

Common Sleep Disorder Combo Could Be Deadly

Researchers Reduce Severity of Sleep Apnea by at Least 30%

Habitual Snoring Linked to Significant Brain Changes in Children

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