http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/mind_brain/obstructive_sleep_apnea/ Obstructive sleep apnea research news. Read about risks of sleep apnea and the latest treatment options. en-us Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:05:01 EST Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:05:01 EST 60 http://www.sciencedaily.com/images/logosmall.gif http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/mind_brain/obstructive_sleep_apnea/ For more science articles, visit ScienceDaily. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091102171211.htm A new study finds that golfers with obstructive sleep apnea who received nasal positive airway pressure for their disorder improved their daytime sleepiness scores and lowered their golf handicap by as much as three strokes. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091102171211.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091102171213.htm New research has found that nearly 1 in 4 patients with OSA suffers from nighttime teeth grinding. This seems to be especially more prevalent in men and in Caucasians compared with other ethnic groups. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091102171213.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091008152244.htm According to new research, a form of surgery called uvopalatopharyngoplasty is effective for treating certain patients who suffer from sleep apnea, one of the most common sleep disorders. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091008152244.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090918105803.htm Ordinary, loud snoring doesn't seem to be harmful, but snorers still may want to seek treatment to stop snoring, reduce embarrassment and improve sleep for themselves and their bed partner. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090918105803.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090815100837.htm A new study shows that adults with Down syndrome also frequently suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 05:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090815100837.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090701082706.htm Scientists have identified a distinct ECG-derived spectrographic phenotype, designated as narrow-band elevated low frequency coupling (e-LFCNB), that is associated with prevalent hypertension, stroke, greater severity of sleep disordered breathing and sleep fragmentation in patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 23:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090701082706.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090625141519.htm Stroke patients with obstructive sleep apnea who undergo treatment with continuous positive airway pressure following their stroke may substantially reduce their risk of death. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090625141519.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090615112229.htm Scientists found a statistically significant relationship between obstructive sleep apnea episodes occurring during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and type 2 diabetes. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090615112229.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090615112227.htm The complaints of fatigue and tiredness in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) improved significantly with good adherence to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, suggesting that -- like the symptom of excessive daytime sleepiness -- these complaints are important symptoms of OSA. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090615112227.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090609072705.htm Nearly one in 10 patients with obstructive sleep apnea also experience "parasomnia" symptoms such as sleepwalking, hallucinations and acting out their dreams, a study has found. Researchers examined records of 537 adult sleep apnea patients. Fifty-one patients, or 9.5 percent of the total, reported one or more types of parasomnia symptoms. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090609072705.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090610091240.htm Quality, in addition to quantity, is important for maintaining health, according to new research. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090610091240.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090609072707.htm Adolescent obesity is associated with having less sleep. Reduction in sleep could be related to a higher caffeine intake, more hours of technology use and increased symptoms of sleep disorders (such as snoring). Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090609072707.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090610091236.htm People with chronic stress report shorter sleep duration, worse sleep quality, and more daytime functioning impairments, according to new research. Conversely, daytime functioning impairments and shorter sleep duration demonstrated a predictive relationship with habitual stress complaints. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090610091236.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090608071806.htm Men with insomnia and sleep duration of six or fewer hours of nightly sleep are at an increased risk for mortality, according to a new research. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090608071806.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090608071812.htm Race significantly influences the risk of obesity conferred by short sleep duration, with blacks having a greater risk than whites. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090608071812.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090608071808.htm Men who work with their female partners while receiving continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for obstructive sleep apnea are more likely to adhere to their treatment, according to new research. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090608071808.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090603101404.htm It has been linked to learning impairment, stroke and premature death. Now research have found that snoring associated with sleep apnea may impair brain function more than previously thought. Sufferers of obstructive sleep apnea experience similar changes in brain biochemistry as people who have had a severe stroke or who are dying, the research shows. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090603101404.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/05/090521084538.htm Nearly 87 percent of obese, type 2 diabetics reported symptoms of sleep apnea, but were never diagnosed. Thu, 28 May 2009 23:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/05/090521084538.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090428124356.htm Stroke victims tend to do worse if they also have diagnosed or undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea prior to having the stroke, according to a new study. Mon, 04 May 2009 05:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090428124356.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090415075044.htm A new study is the first to assess the effectiveness of treating sleep disorders in adults with a traumatic brain injury. Results indicate that treatment may result in the objective resolution of the sleep disorder without improvements in daytime sleepiness or neuropsychological function. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090415075044.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090326150552.htm Sleep disordered breathing, also known as sleep apnea, is highly prevalent among retired National Football League players, and particularly in linemen. This study, involving 167 players, adds to the growing body of research examining the relationship between sleep apnea and heart disease, the investigators say. Fri, 27 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090326150552.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090320092251.htm Breathing during sleep is often impaired in patients with atrial fibrillation. Scientists have investigated how often sleep-disordered breathing occurs in this form of cardiac arrythmia and what the different types are. Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090320092251.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090311111002.htm Truck crashes are a significant public health hazard causing thousands of deaths and injuries each year, with driver fatigue and sleepiness being major causes. A new study has confirmed previous findings that obesity-driven testing strategies identify commercial truck drivers with a high likelihood of obstructive sleep apnea and suggests that mandating OSA screenings could reduce the risk of truck crashes. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090311111002.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090306084402.htm Diagnosing and treating obstructive sleep apnea may soon become much less expensive and arduous, thanks to new research showing that a simplified program using experienced nurses, home ambulatory diagnosis and auto-titrating continuous positive airway pressure machines to titrate CPAP pressures is not inferior to the traditional model which relies on specialist physicians and sleep studies. Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090306084402.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090215151443.htm A new study shows that a 40 minute protocol for the Maintenance of Wakefulness Test is superior to a 20-minute protocol at detecting excessive daytime sleepiness in adults who may be unable to maintain wakefulness while driving. Yet results also suggest that the test may not be completely reliable when the strong motivation to keep a driver's license enables individuals to overcome sleepiness during the test. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090215151443.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090203140837.htm Heavy snoring can be far from a nuisance. It can be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea, a condition where an individual briefly stops breathing during the night which raises the risk of heart failure and strokes. Sun, 15 Feb 2009 05:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090203140837.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090201094119.htm Sleep duration is associated with changes in the levels of specific cytokines that are important in regulating inflammation. The results suggest that inflammation may be the pathway linking extreme sleep durations to an increased risk for disease. Sat, 07 Feb 2009 14:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090201094119.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090203140147.htm A new device helps pull the lower jaw forward, creating an open airway in the throat to benefit those with moderate to severe sleep apnea. It is more appealing, affordable and easier to use than standard therapies. Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090203140147.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090201094117.htm Daytime functional impairments in older men with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are largely explained by total sleep time rather than OSA severity. Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090201094117.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/01/090101083300.htm Frequent arousals from sleep that occur in heart failure patients with central sleep apnea (CSA) may reflect the presence of another underlying arousal disorder rather than being a defensive mechanism to terminate apneas. Findings show that factors other than central sleep apnea may contribute to poor sleep quality in heart-failure patients. Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/01/090101083300.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/01/090106100009.htm Obstructive sleep apnea decreases blood flow to the brain, elevates blood pressure within the brain and eventually harms the brain's ability to modulate these changes and prevent damage to itself. The findings may help explain why people with sleep apnea are more likely to suffer strokes and to die in their sleep. Mon, 12 Jan 2009 02:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/01/090106100009.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/12/081215074400.htm A new study shows that objectively measured snoring intensity is correlated with subjective sleepiness independent of the apnea-hypopnea index in patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/12/081215074400.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/12/081215074402.htm A new study suggests that screening type 2 diabetes patients for obstructive sleep apnea and treating those who have OSA with continuous positive airway pressure therapy could improve the management of their hyperglycemia and might favorably influence their long-term prognosis. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/12/081215074402.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/12/081203184701.htm Continuous positive airway pressure treatment seems to improve cognitive functioning in patients with Alzheimer's disease who also suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, according to the results of a randomized clinical trial. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/12/081203184701.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081015073940.htm Unrelated to obesity, people with severe SDBs consume a more unhealthy diet, which may be a factor contributing to greater cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. These findings were most evident among women. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081015073940.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081007073924.htm About two-thirds of children with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) -- snoring or obstructive sleep apnea -- have some degree of cognitive deficit, but the severity of the cognitive deficit has been notoriously difficult to correlate to the severity of the SDB, suggesting that other important issues may be at play, or that the right factors were simply not being measured. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081007073924.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080926105027.htm Having a good night's sleep is proving elusive for six percent of the population. They have sleep apnea, which causes them to stop breathing in bouts throughout the night. Now, a researcher at Temple University School of Medicine is studying an experimental device to treat people with positional sleep apnea. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080926105027.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080923125134.htm A small, portable device used for the home diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea has been deemed very reliable, according to new research. Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080923125134.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080901084842.htm Objectively measured heavy snoring is an independent risk factor for early carotid atherosclerosis, which may progress to be associated with stroke. The prevalence of carotid atherosclerosis, a leading cause of stroke, increases significantly with the severity of snoring. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080901084842.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080801074159.htm Sleep-disordered breathing (also known as sleep apnea) is associated with an increased risk of death, according to new results from the Wisconsin Sleep Cohort, an 18-year observational study. Researchers found that adults (ages 30 to 60) with sleep-disordered breathing at the start of the study were two to three times more likely to die from any cause compared to those who did not have sleep-disordered breathing. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080801074159.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080610072013.htm Children with a migraine headache are more likely to have sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea and lack of sleep, than children without a migraine. Sat, 14 Jun 2008 20:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080610072013.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080611071037.htm Got memory problems? If you suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, your brain could be to blame. Researchers have discovered that people with sleep apnea show tissue loss in brain regions that help store memory. The findings emphasize the importance of early detection of the disorder, which afflicts an estimated 20 million Americans. Sleep apnea occurs when a blocked airway repeatedly halts the sleeper's breathing, resulting in loud bursts of snoring and chronic daytime fatigue. Memory loss and difficulty focusing are also common complaints. Prior studies have linked the disorder to a higher risk of stroke, heart disease and diabetes. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080611071037.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080610072056.htm Caloric intake negatively influences sleep patterns in healthy adults. Positive and statistically significant correlations were found between total energy intake and late-night snack energy intake and awakenings during sleep. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080610072056.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080610072117.htm Total fat intake and dinner fat intake seem to influence negatively the sleep pattern in healthy adults. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080610072117.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080610072004.htm There is an increased prevalence of sleep problems among school-aged children who are obese and an association between increased weight and lower quality of life. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080610072004.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080609071154.htm Children with high risk for a sleep-related breathing disorder are more likely to have anxiety. Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080609071154.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/05/080518182655.htm Stroke victims who have obstructive sleep apnea die sooner than stroke victims who do not have sleep apnea or who have central sleep apnea, according to Swedish researchers, who will present their findings at the American Thoracic Society's 2008 International Conference in Toronto on Monday, May 19. Tue, 20 May 2008 02:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/05/080518182655.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/05/080507105644.htm A new way to measure breathing patterns in sleeping infants which may also work for adults has just been created. The researcher has created a mathematical formula that measures varying breathing patterns which indicate different sleep states such as active or quiet sleep. Wed, 07 May 2008 20:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/05/080507105644.htm