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Cannabinoid Proves Safe and Effective in Treating Sleep Apnea

A synthetic cannabis-like pill was safe and effective in treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)...

Sleep Apnea Increases Blood Pressure and More

Sleep apnea can increase blood sugar and fat levels, stress hormones, and blood pressure,...

Men and Women See Disparities in Sleep Apnea Diagnoses

Current sleep-disordered breathing screening parameters are built on the phenotype characteristics of the male...

Research Trends Emerge at Dental Sleep Medicine Conference

The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) recently hosted its 26th Annual Meeting...

Dentist-Physician Collaboration Fundamental to Dental Sleep Medicine

Collaboration with physicians is key to the success of dental sleep medicine. In order...

Researchers Develop Smaller Sleep Apnea Treatment Machine

The most common treatment for sleep apnea involves continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). However,...

Apnea Therapy Improves Sleep but Not Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Oral appliances that treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) by moving the lower jaw forward...

Implanted Device Reduces Obstructive Sleep Apnea Symptoms

Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) typically are treated with continuous positive airway pressure...

Sleep Apnea Linked to Negative Cardiovascular Outcomes

A good night’s sleep is essential to good health. But sleep apnea, which interrupts...

AADSM Promotes Obstructive Sleep Apnea Awareness

Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are at risk of serious health problems including...