Is Sleep Apnea Genetic?
SELF discusses the risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, and treatment-emergent central sleep apnea, and whether either of these conditions has genetic ties.
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Highmark Adds Coverage for Remedē System in Patients with Central Sleep Apnea
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and its affiliates will provide coverage for the Respicardia Inc's remedē System implantable therapy for central sleep apnea, effective immediately.
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Comorbid Sleep Apnea and Atrial Fibrillation: Evidence Mounts, Awareness Slowly Follows
As more research links obstructive and central sleep apnea to AFib, some take steps toward systematically screening patients.
NextGen Diaphragm Pacing Transmitter for Central Sleep Apnea Earns FDA Approval
Avery Biomedical Devices has earned FDA approval for its next-generation diaphragm pacemaker transmitter, Spirit, and indications for use include chronic respiratory insufficiency due to central sleep apnea.
Read MoreComparison of Various Forms of PAP Therapies for Sleep-disordered Breathing in Heart Failure (On-Demand Webinar)
The webinar Comparison of Various Forms of PAP Therapies for Sleep-disordered Breathing in Heart Failure, produced by Sleep Review and sponsored by Philips Respironics, is available for free and immediate on-demand viewing.
Read MoreSex Differences in Kidney Function May Cause Women to Benefit More From Sleep Apnea Treatment
Published research suggests, due to sex differences in kidney function, women may gain more renal benefits from sleep apnea treatment than men. “Chronic kidney disease is a growing epidemic worldwide, highlighting the...
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AASM Issues Position Statement on Chronic Opioid Therapy and Sleep
Patients and medical providers should be aware that chronic opioid use can interfere with sleep by...
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Compare 7 Positive Airway Pressure Systems
The Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Systems Guide compares 7 CPAPs side-by-side.
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Serotonin May Provide Clues to Seizure-Related Apneas
Could a chemical produced by the brain that regulates mood, sleep, and breathing also be...
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How to Treat Sleep Apnea in Your Heart Failure Patients
New findings on ASV use in particular patient groups mean the best sleep clinicians weigh more data than ever in determining what device to try.
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Genetic Study: Shared Molecular Pathway Might Influence Susceptibility to Lack of Oxygen Caused by Sleep-disordered Breathing and Other Lung Illnesses
Researchers have identified 57 genetic variations of a gene strongly associated with declines in...
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Positive Airway Pressure Therapies for Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Heart Failure
The presentation by Salma Patel, MD, MPH, discusses a recent study in the Journal of Respiratory...
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Treatment Benefits of Remedē System Sustained Through 36 Months in Patients with Central Sleep Apnea
Newly published results from 24- and 36-month data from the remed? System Pivotal Trial...
Read MoreSleep Apnea: Why You Feel Tired After a Full Night of Sleep
CNET’s guide goes over the different types of sleep apnea, causes, risk factors, and symptoms to help people understand sleep apnea. The most common symptom of sleep apnea is snoring, but snoring on its own isn’t...
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Itamar WatchPAT One Fully Disposable Home Sleep Test
Sleep diagnostics company Itamar Medical Ltd has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and...
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When Will There Be a Pharmacological Intervention for Sleep Apnea?
Clinical trials could begin next year for a new class of drugs that have shown promising results...
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Therapy Update: Implanted Neurostimulators for Sleep Apnea
Inspire Medical, Respicardia, LivaNova, and Nyxoah share the latest data on their devices.
Read MoreSleep Apnea Being Diagnosed More Often as Awareness Spreads
Srinivasan Devanathan, medical director of Parkview Health Sleep Centers, said that sleep apnea is a prevalent disorder and is getting diagnosed more and more each year because people are more aware of it, reports KPC News....
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