July News 2024
July 23, 2024
Most kids with Down syndrome have sleep apnea, but new implant can help
US News
Eight out of 10 kids with Down syndrome have sleep apnea. A new hypoglossal nerve stimulation implant is already working wonders in a four-year-old boy in the Boston area. Here’s out it works: Whenever the implant senses that an airway is blocked, it sends an electrical pulse to the tongue's hypoglossal nerve. That causes the tongue to move forward within the mouth, freeing up the airway.
july 18, 2024
Can sleep apnea impact brain development?
USA Today
If sleep apnea that develops at a young age goes undiagnosed and untreated, a study published in the journal, “Sleep,” reports it could affect the development of their brain structure – specifically the cortical thickness or the structure of the hippocampus. This could impact their learning, memory and social-emotional development. Researchers say sleep apnea can look different in kids than in adults, and recognizing signs of sleep apnea in a child and catching it early is key.
july 15, 2024
Sleep apnea associated with 50% higher risk of memory problems
Medical News Today
A researcher at the Boston Medical Center in Massachusetts and member of the American Academy of Neurology, has conducted a cross-sectional study to determine whether a correlation between sleep apnea and thinking and memory problems exists. The findings showed that having sleep apnea symptoms correlated with a 50% increase in memory and thinking problems, and highlighted the importance of early screening for sleep apnea.
July 11, 2024
Sleeping fewer than seven hours each night linked to higher mortality risk in people with sleep apnea
Health
A new study, published in “JAMA Network Open,” suggests that people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who sleep fewer than seven hours a night have a higher mortality risk compared to those who get more shut eye. According to the study’s authors, people who have obstructive sleep apnea and go without much sleep may have a higher chance of having insulin resistance, visceral obesity, and hypertension.
July 9, 2024
Oximeter embedded in oral appliance shows promise for sleep apnea monitoring
Sleep Review
ProSomnus Inc. has introduced a new intraoral medical device capable of performing remote patient monitoring of physiologic parameters relevant to obstructive sleep apnea, such as arterial oxygen saturation and pulse rate. The new device would enable healthcare providers to monitor the residual risks associated with any OSA treatment.
July 3, 2024
The changing landscape of CPAP cleaners post Philips recall
Sleep Review
For CPAP users, automated cleaning devices have promised a convenient maintenance shortcut. However, the allure of these CPAP cleaners may be waning due to growing safety concerns, high-profile legal disputes, better education, and warranty clarifications.