All patients referred for evaluation of the OSAS were eligible for entry into the study. Each was interviewed and examined by a board-certified sleep specialist, and found to meet standard indications ...

The Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractors has released a new local coverage determination for oral appliances used in the treatment of sleep apnea, according to a story in ...

What is it? Do I have it? Apnea means the absence of breath. An apnea during sleep (sleep apnea) is measured if it lasts 10 seconds or more, and are counted throughout the night to give us a figure.

A single-blind, parallel, randomized clinical trial found that a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine was more effective in normalizing polysomnographic parameters and improving quality ...

WESTCHESTER, Ill. – Moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an independent risk factor for all-cause mortality, according to a study in the August 1 issue of the journal Sleep. Fourteen ...

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) occurs frequently in obese patients and may be reversible with weight loss. Obstructive sleep apnoea and obesity are both independent risk factors for hypertension and ...

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Objective: To assess the reversibility of symptoms of depression using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Patients/Methods: Patients referred to ...