Large-Scale Study Finds Greater Sedentary Hours Increases Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Study finds that maintaining an active lifestyle can reduce the risk of OSA, encourages physicians to recommend exercise-based interventions for those at risk (Source: BWH News)
Source: BWH News - July 21, 2021 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news

More exercise and fewer hours watching TV cuts sleep apnoea risk
(European Lung Foundation) Being more physically active and spending fewer hours per day sitting watching TV is linked to a substantially lower risk of developing obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), according to new research published in the European Respiratory Journal. The study of more than 138,000 US men and women is the first to simultaneously evaluate physical activity and sedentary behaviour in relation to OSA risk. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - July 20, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

When is Post-Operative Bleeding Most Likely to Occur after a Tonsillectomy?
Discussion Tonsillectomy is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in the US with pressure equalizing tubes and circumcisions also being among the top procedures. About 500,000 are performed yearly in the US in children under 15 years. Primary indications are recurrent throat infections (e.g. “< 7 episodes in past year, < 5 episodes in the past 2 years, or < 3 episodes per year in the past 3 years.”) and obstructive sleep apnea. Potential complications include: *Pain – treated with ibuprofen or acetaminophen as the first choice and other medications as needed. Pain control also d...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - July 19, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news

Always Tired? You May Have Sleep Apnea
If you feel tired and exhausted when you wake up every morning you may have sleep apnea. Find out more about the different types of FDA-cleared and FDA-approved obstructive sleep apnea or OSA treatments that work and help you get restful and restorative sleep. (Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates)
Source: FDA Consumer Health Information Updates - July 9, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: FDA Source Type: news

Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Linked to Elevated BP in Teens
THURSDAY, July 1, 2021 -- Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with elevated blood pressure (eBP) in adolescence, according to a study published online June 23 in JAMA Cardiology. Julio Fernandez-Mendoza, Ph.D., from Penn State... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - July 1, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Study links sleep apnea in children to increased risk of high blood pressure in teen years
(NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute) Children with obstructive sleep apnea are nearly three times more likely to develop high blood pressure when they become teenagers than children who never experience sleep apnea, according to a new study funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - June 23, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Untreated Sleep Apnea Tied to COVID-19 Infections, More Severe Cases
TUESDAY, June 22, 2021 -- Untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with increased rates of COVID-19 infection, while positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy is associated with lower COVID-19 infection rates, according to a study... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 22, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

New AHA Statement Urges Attention to Sleep Apnea New AHA Statement Urges Attention to Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea is common in adults with CVD, but is often under-recognized and treated, the AHA says in a statement encouraging increased awareness, screening, and treatment.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - June 22, 2021 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news

AHA Advises OSA Screening for Those With CV Risk, Conditions
MONDAY, June 21, 2021 -- People with cardiovascular risk factors or conditions should be screened for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a scientific statement issued by the American Heart Association and published online June 21 in... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 21, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

DR ELLIE CANNON: My wife's snoring is horrific... should I take pills to sleep? 
DR ELLIE CANNON: Today's reader wants to know whether he should take sleeping pills to help him at night because he is kept awake by his wife who snores loudly. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 19, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Association between snoring and depressive symptoms in adolescents - Jeong H, Cho SJ, Jeon S, Lee J, Lee YJ, Kim SJ.
This study aimed to demonstrate the as... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - June 14, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

More Than a Snore? Recognize the Signs of Sleep Apnea
Title: More Than a Snore? Recognize the Signs of Sleep ApneaCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/12/2021 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/14/2021 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Sleep General)
Source: MedicineNet Sleep General - June 14, 2021 Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: news

Telemedicine program improves access to sleep care for rural veterans
(American Academy of Sleep Medicine) More veterans are receiving important sleep care, especially those living in rural areas where access to sleep medicine specialists can be difficult. The Veterans Health Administration's TeleSleep Program launched telehealth services in 2017 to support the testing, diagnosis, and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and other sleep disorders. More than one million veterans who received care from VHA in 2020 have sleep apnea. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - June 14, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

More Than a Snore? Recognize the Signs of Sleep Apnea
SATURDAY, June 12, 2021 -- Does your bed partner claim that you snore? If so, don ' t just tune him or her out. It may mean you have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Untreated sleep apnea -- which causes repeated breathing interruptions during sleep --... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - June 12, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Treating sleep apnea with CPAP therapy is associated with lower risk of heart problems
(American Academy of Sleep Medicine) Findings from a recent study show that patients with untreated, moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea had a higher risk of experiencing a cardiovascular event, but the risk of incident heart problems was decreased in those who used CPAP therapy. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - June 9, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news