Summary: A large-scale national study using wearable smart devices has revealed that high temperatures can worsen obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) symptoms, including increasing apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and lowering minimum oxygen saturation (MinSpO2). The study analyzed over 6 … [Read more...]
Sleep Apnea May Cause Dementia, Especially in Women
Summary:A study by Michigan Medicine suggests that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may contribute to an increased risk of dementia, particularly among women. Using data from over 18,500 adults, the researchers found that sleep apnea was linked to higher dementia risk in those aged … [Read more...]
Texas Surgeon Marks 100th Inspire Sleep Apnea Device Implant
Summary: David Cuthbertson, MD, at Covenant High Plains Surgery Center in Lubbock, Texas, recently completed his 100th implant of the Inspire device, a minimally invasive alternative treatment for sleep apnea patients who cannot tolerate CPAP therapy. The Inspire device, which is … [Read more...]
The Sleep Apnea Therapy Paradigm That Crosses the Line
By Kent Smith, DDS, DABDSM There is a concerning paradigm shift sprouting in dental sleep medicine: direct-to-physician and direct-to-consumer mail-order custom oral appliance therapy workflows. On behalf of myself and other dental sleep medicine practitioners, I am … [Read more...]
GLP-1 Medications Show Promise as First Drug Therapy for Sleep Apnea
By Alyx Arnett A class of weight-loss medications is gaining attention for its potential to become a pharmacological treatment option for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients with obesity. A handful of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists have received US Food and … [Read more...]
LuxCreo to Scale Manufacturing of EMA 3D Sleep Apnea Oral Appliance
Summary: LuxCreo has partnered with EMA Sleep Inc to scale the manufacturing of a next-generation 3D-printed EMA oral appliance for sleep apnea. This partnership follows FDA 510(k) clearance for the device and the adoption of LuxCreo’s iLux Pro Dental platform, enabling same-day, … [Read more...]
Simple Method Could Screen for Sleep Apnea in Stroke Patients
Summary: Researchers at WVU Medicine and the WVU School of Medicine have identified high-resolution pulse oximetry as a feasible, cost-effective method to screen for sleep-disordered breathing, including sleep apnea, in stroke patients. In a study of 96 ischemic stroke patients, … [Read more...]
Spine-Chip May Unlock Injectable Therapies for Sleep Apnea and Chronic Pain
Summary: Micro-Leads Inc has announced results from a first-in-human pilot study testing a high-resolution computer chip (HD64) implanted in the spine. This chip offers a new, minimally invasive method to both read and write spinal cord signals, providing a scalable approach to … [Read more...]
New Teledentistry Initiative Offers At-Home Sleep Apnea Screening and Treatment
Summary: Dentulu, a teledentistry platform, has launched a nationwide sleep apnea program to provide accessible screening, diagnosis, and treatment options. In collaboration with a network of sleep physicians and dentists, the program offers virtual consultations, at-home sleep … [Read more...]
FDA Clears Sleep Apnea Oral Appliance for Bruxism Therapy Too
Summary: The Slow Wave DS8 oral appliance, initially FDA-cleared for mild to moderate OSA, has now received clearance for the treatment of sleep bruxism. Marketed as BROSA for bruxism, the device offers a comprehensive solution for both conditions by relaxing jaw muscles and … [Read more...]
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