Category: Breathing Disorders

Breathing Disorders

To Diagnose Positional OSA, Oximetry Is a Simple Option That Works

A study finds positional oximetry to be a clinically viable alternative to an auto-scored home sleep apnea test in the characterization of positional obstructive sleep apnea.

Breathing Disorders

Sleeping Positions That Help Alleviate Snoring and Back Pain

Some sleeping positions are better for helping ensure you have a good night’s rest, especially if you suffer from complaints like snoring or other aches that can keep you up at night. Dr. Ben Smarr is...

Breathing Disorders

Mylan Launches Generic of Nuvigil Tablets

Mylan NV on June 1 announced the US launch of Armodafinil tablets, 50 mg, 150 mg, 250 mg, a generic version of Cephalon’s Nuvigil. Mylan received final approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its...

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Using a Single EEG Channel, Researchers’ New Deep Learning Model Diagnoses OSA with 82.9% Accuracy

A new deep learning model developed by researchers at the University of Eastern Finland can...

Central Sleep Apnea

Compare 9 Home Sleep Testing (HST) Services

The HST Services Guide compares 9 mail-order options side-by-side on features such as cost, device, provider categories, scoring and interpretation options, whether raw data is provided, turnaround time, and patient interaction.

Hypoventilation

CPAP vs NIV for Ambulatory Patients With Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome

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...

Hypoxia

Lack of Tissue Oxygenation from Sleep Apnea Linked to Parkinson’s, Study Suggests

Lack of tissue oxygenation associated with episodes of upper airway obstruction in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) may increase the levels of alpha-synuclein in the blood and may contribute to the...

Snoring

Man Dubbed Britain’s Biggest Snorer Lucky to Be Alive After Breathing Stopped 62 Times in an Hour

Mike Crowther, star of a new TV show “Britain’s Biggest Snorers,” would sometimes stop breathing for more than a minute, reports WalesOnline. Following a series of visits to London’s Harley Street clinic, he...