Bedwetting May Improve After Adenotonsillectomy for Sleep Apnea
Adenotonsillectomy for the treatment of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) appears to also result in improvement in bedwetting.
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Untreated Sleep Apnea Tied to COVID-19 Infections, More Severe Cases
Untreated OSA is associated with increased rates of COVID-19 infection, while PAP therapy is associated with lower COVID-19 infection rates.
Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Patients With MS
The STOP-Bang Questionnaire may be an effective tool in screening patients with multiple sclerosis for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea.
Review: Hypnotics for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Endotypes
The researchers reviewed advancements and current knowledge about the use of hypnotics in therapy for obstructive sleep apnea.
Update on Telemedicine for Sleep Disorders by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine
This update incorporates the lessons learned from the widespread use of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic and builds on the American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s last position paper on using telemedicine for patients with sleep disorders.
CPAP Therapy Did Not Reduce Atrial Fibrillation Burden in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy did not reduce the burden of atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients with paroxysmal AF and sleep apnea.
Pulse Rate Variability May Predict Stroke in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Pulse rate variability as detected by pulse oximetry could serve as a useful biomarker for stroke risk stratification in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
Dysphagia Prevalence, Characteristics Among Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Approximately one-sixth of patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have demonstrated symptoms of dysphagia.
Brain Tumor Location, Grade Influence Sleep Disturbances After Treatment
A team of researchers analyzed clinical characteristics and sleep parameters in adult patients with primary brain tumors experiencing symptoms of sleep disturbance.
Can Cannabinoids Help Patients With Sleep Disorders?
To learn more about the potential role of cannabinoids in the management of sleep disorders, we interviewed Aleksandra M. Kwasnik, MD, who recently coauthored a review on the topic.
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