A study involving patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and coronary artery disease (CAD) found that the physiological traits that cause OSA, including lower arousal threshold and both high and low pharyngeal muscle compensation, also influence CPAP adherence.
Inspire, a medical technology company focused on the development of minimally invasive solutions for patients with obstructive sleep apnea, is providing an update on the 2022 reimbursement payment rates for Inspire procedures.
The randomized, placebo-controlled segment of the study showed that AD109 had a statistically significant and clinically meaningful difference from placebo after a single dose in the patients’ hypoxic burden.
An American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine task force provides a consensus-based definition, as well as supported methods for measurement.
The remedē EL-X System features enhanced functionality, simplifies the implant procedure, and provides greater device longevity.
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) may be a preferred alternative to noninvasive ventilation (NIV) as first-line therapy in stable ambulatory patients with obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) and concurrent...
Previous work had primarily focused on how intermittent hypoxia affects only bone growth. Here, a team examined growth of cartilage cells.
SleepX's DreamIT is a wristband will include several sensors and a vibration motor that will operate with an intensity adapted to the user's reactions to accustom the user to sleep in the correct position using biofeedback.