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.
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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.
Traumatic Brain Injury Associated With Increased Risk of Sleep Disorders
According to a study conducted among veterans, traumatic brain injury may influence the risk of sleep disorders.
The Bidirectional Relationship of Sleep and Epilepsy: More Research Needed
While there has recently been a surge in research regarding the complex relationship between sleep and epilepsy, there still remain gaps in knowledge that must be addressed.
Mild Cognitive Impairment Prevalence in Patients With Suspected OSA
A high prevalence of mild cognitive impairment has been reported in patients referred to sleep clinics for suspected obstructive sleep apnea.
Certain Sleep Disorders Associated With Lower Gray Matter Volume
Since the association between physiological sleep characteristics and brain structure is not well understood, researchers aimed to investigate gray matter volume and cognitive performance related to physiological sleep characteristics.
Sleep Apnea Classification: Multi-Night Portable Monitoring vs Single-Night Assessment
Conducting only a single night of portable monitoring can misclassify disease severity in patients with mild to moderate sleep apnea.
AAN: Sleep Apnea Tied to Higher Cortical Tau Levels in Seniors
Older adults who are witnessed to have sleep apnea have increased accumulations of tau in the entorhinal cortex.
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