Category: Sleep Medicine

Sleep Medicine

SleepRes Introduces V-Com, a Comfort Accessory to Soften CPAP Peak Inspiratory Flow

At SLEEP 2022, SleepRes LLC introduced the V-Com, a CPAP accessory that the company...

Sleep Medicine

OSA and Cognitive Impairment in Minor Ischemic Stroke

In patients with minor ischemic stroke, OSA has a significant negative effect on comprehension and perception, according to study findings published recently.

Sleep Medicine

Years In, Neurostimulation for Sleep Apnea Keeps AHI Down

Neurostimulation for sleep apnea doesn’t have decades of patient data like CPAP, but Inspire and remedē’s 1- and 5-year outcome studies show sustained benefits.

Breathing Disorders

Sleep Disruptions Vary Based on Respiratory Event and Severity in OSA

A recent study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland investigated differences between sleep arousals caused by varying respiratory events.

Insomnias

Beta Blockers May Contribute to Insomnia, Sleep Disturbances

New research from the American Heart Association revealed beta-blockers were not more likely to cause depression compared to other similar treatments, but the drugs may be linked to unusual dreams, insomnia and sleep disorders.

Hypersomnias

FDA Approves Xyway for Idiopathic Hypersomnia

The FDA approved a new indication for Xywav for idiopathic hypersomnia, an uncommon chronic sleep disorder that causes people to be excessively sleepy during the day even after a good night's sleep.